So, Tell Us …

• Are you passionate about families? Children? Teenagers? Older Adults?
• Are you interested by interpersonal relationships between family members, married couples or friends? Do you want to help individuals achieve healthy relationships?
• What about the policies that directly affect families or the agencies that assist families in times of need? Do these appeal to you?
• Do you desire to educate students in matters of human development or food science?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then one of our MAJORS may be just what you are looking for.

• The Human Development & Family Science major focuses on the development of the individual in the context of family and society with particular attention to interpersonal dynamics

• The Family and Consumer Science Education major prepares those who wish to be certified to teach family and consumer sciences in kindergarten through twelfth grade in public or private schools.

Or … one of our MINORS may nicely complement the major you have already selected.

• Children and Youth Services
• Gerontology
• Human Development & Family Science
• Multicultural Families
• Pre-Marriage and Family Therapy
• Women’s Studies

Or … perhaps you are just curious as to what our majors have to offer. In this case, you’ll want to take our introductory class to get a broad overview of our course content. Foundations of Marriage and Family (HDFS 101) is offered each semester and counts for your social science general education requirement.

So, Go Ahead … Help Build Strong Families