Human Development and Family Studies - Human Development Emphasis - BA, BS

Students gain the skills to uncover the ‘why’ behind human behavior and family dynamics. The Human Development and Family Services (HDFS) Department’s undergraduate major equips students to launch impactful careers. Students explore social, cognitive, and emotional development, and the influence of family relationships through in-depth academic study and applied learning. Gaining essential skills to navigate complex relationships, understand diverse perspectives, and become effective professionals.

A required practicum, a supervised real-world experience, enables students to apply developmental insights in diverse settings, including (but not limited to) youth mentoring programs, family resource centers, crisis intervention services, elder care facilities, and child development centers.

Students are well-prepared for graduate studies or direct employment, supported by personalized advising and long-term academic and career plans.

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• Personalized Plan: Meet with an academic advisor to create a plan tailored to your specific needs.

• Student Responsibility: You are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements.

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• Math Requirements: The math path for this degree is  course or course.

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Degree Options:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Development and Family Studies. See Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements for language requirements.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Development and Family Studies