Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Science

Human Development and Family Science students explore the ways people grow and develop, form relationships and families, and cope with the common events of life. Learners take courses in the behavioral and social sciences, the humanities, physical and biological sciences, and multi-cultural education. These liberal studies provide vital knowledge and perspectives needed to fully appreciate the complex interaction of individual psychology and biology, social relationships, families, communities, societies and cultures.

By senior year, students are well prepared to engage in the required capstone two-semester internship course in one of a variety of public and private agencies. With a two semester-long commitment of about 6-8 hours a week during senior year, students learn through interning in agencies such as family centers, intimate partner violence organizations, centers for abused and neglected children, youth programs, legislative offices, programs for elders, community mental health programs, and public and private schools.