Human Development and Family Sciences - with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families. HDFS graduates have a variety of opportunities available to them. Many students go on to graduate school in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Education, Medicine, and Law.

Students may also choose to take courses to prepare them for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate which prepares students to manage nonprofit organizations.

Students with a 2.3 cumulative UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Sciences.

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