Explore Our Department
Welcome to the MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies, we’re glad you’re here. Whether you’re considering an HDFS or child development major, advancing your career with a master's or Ph.D., hoping to join our world-class faculty or staying in touch after graduation, we hope you’ll find the connections you’re looking for.
Undergraduates
Your journey starts here. Find out about our majors, minors,
ways to get involved and if human development and family studies is a good fit
for you.
Graduate Program
Our award-winning faculty provides cutting-edge graduate
education in an inclusive, supportive, and interdisciplinary environment that
spans the areas of child development, couple and family therapy, and diversity,
youth, and family development.
Outreach Programs
Get started with childcare at our Child Development Laboratories
or therapy with our Couple and Family Therapy Clinic.
Featured News
Dec. 17, 2024
Unequal Sleep: Racial and Ethnic Differences among American Children
Dr. Yijie Wang, associate professor in the MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Sleep is crucial for children's healthy development, and new research reveals that sleep patterns can vary across different racial and ethnic…
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