Human Development and Family Science is designed for students who have a passion for working to improve the lives of children, youth, and families through direct interaction and application of their specialized knowledge in one of three concentrations: Child Development Specialist, Child Life, or Family Sciences.
The Child Development Specialist concentration focuses on understanding children and their physical, cognitive, and social-emotional needs. The Child Life concentration is designed to provide a strong undergraduate foundation for students who will pursue internships to become eligible to be a certified child life specialist and work with children and families in medical settings. The Family Science concentration provides students with knowledge and skills needed for careers focused on helping individuals, couples, and families enhance their lives and build stronger relationships across the entire life course.
The Human Development and Family Science program is accredited by the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences and the Family Science program is an approved program for the National Council on Family Relation's Family Life Educator certification.

