Majors & Minors

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With a degree from the MSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies, your career will make a difference in the lives of individuals, couples and families.

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B.A. Child Development: Birth to Kindergarten and Special Education

Make a difference in the lives of children and their families with a degree in child development. Explore program options and the careers you can pursue once you graduate.

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Undergraduate/Graduate Shared Program Option for Students in the Child Development: Birth to Kindergarten and Special Education Major

Want to help children and families and graduate with both your bachelor's and master's degrees in child development?

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B.S. or B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies

Gain the knowledge and experience to work with families in a variety of different settings and careers.

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Minor in Resource Management from the Individual, Family, and Societal Perspective

Learn how to manage, counsel, and work in a wide range of placements in human service, non-profit and for-profit sectors.

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