What is HDFS?
Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is the science of people and relationships. We study how humans grow, learn, and connect across every stage of life — and how we can strengthen families and communities.
If you care about helping people and creating positive change, this is your major.
You’ll graduate ready to make a real-world difference in the lives of others.
What skills will I gain?
- Communication and active listening
- Developmental assessment
- Data collection and program evaluation
- Cultural competence and inclusive practice
- Crisis intervention and problem-solving
- Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
What can I do with an HDFS degree?
There are career paths you can enter right after graduation and career paths that require or benefit from further training, degrees or licensing. Nearly half of HDFS grads pursue graduate or professional school within three years. Explore both below:
