The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science provides students with the opportunity to

integrate classroom knowledge and real-world experiences to achieve a sophisticated understanding of how individuals, relationships, and families develop and function across the life course.

It also provides a strong foundation for students wanting to go to graduate or professional school, as well as those wanting to pursue a career in:

• healthcare (e.g., child life, nursing, occupational therapy, elder care),
• human services (e.g., youth support services, parent education, cooperative extension),
• student affairs (e.g., school counseling, academic advising, college student development),
• family intervention (e.g., couple and family therapy, divorce mediation, victim services),
• government or public policy (e.g., child/family advocacy, juvenile justice, military family services), or
• other helping professions (see more career options here: https://bit.ly/HDFS Careers). 

Moreover, students majoring in HDFS can tailor their degree to fit their career goals by selecting a minor, certificate, area of concentration, or internship. HDFS graduates are well prepared to improve the lives of individuals and families by enhancing their socioemotional, psychosocial, and relational health and well-being.

Bachelor’s degree requirements