Human Development and Family Sciences (BS or Minor)
The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences examines human development within the context of families, schools, work, communities, and other social-cultural environments. Recognizing the diversity and challenges of contemporary life, our faculty and students study how environments can enhance - or limit - individual and family development from early childhood through the end of life. All HDFS programs recognize the critical importance of culture and gender; diversity; and contemporary, global perspectives in the discovery of knowledge and preparation of professionals. Thus, department activities are guided by social responsibility, compassion, and high ethical standards. The HDFS program is layed out to meet student's varied paths, depending on which program is chosen the emphasis can be a minor, option or certificate.
HDFS - Early Childhood Development and Education
HDFS - Human Services
HDFS - Gerontology
Carolyn Rodgers (center)
HDFS Distinguished Student 2007-2008
Shown with Dr. Debbie Coehlo, Program lead and Candace Brey, Instructor
Additional Information (PDF format):
- HDFS Program Flyer
- Advising Guide for Early Childhood Development and Education Minor (PDF Document)
- Advising Guide for HDFS-Early Childhood Development and Education Option (PDF Document)
- Advising Guide for HDFS-Human Services Option (PDF Document)
- Advising Guide for HDFS-Gerontology Option (PDF Document)
- Advising Guide for Gerontology Certificate (PDF Document)
- Flyer for Fall Term Peer Advising
Contacts
OSU-Cascades Information Office (admissions, financial aid, registration), 541-322-3100, cascadesadmit@osucascades.edu
HDFS Faculty Advisor: Debbie Coehlo, debbie.coehlo@osucascades.edu 541-322-3137.
See below for additional contact info
Practicum Information:
The HDFS department provides the rewarding opportunity for students to be immersed in the field of their choice. The practicum/field experience program takes advanced planning. Please take the time to review the Practicum Process page (link listed above) so you can make the make the most of your experience.
Human Development and Family Sciences Faculty
- Debbie Coehlo, Assistant Professor
- Candace Brey, Instructor
- Tim Malone, Instructor
HDFS Peer Advising
Current Peer Advisor:
Teryl Hair
FALL Term Drop in Advising Hours:
Friday's 11:30am - 1pm
(no drop in Oct 10th)
Student Lounge, CSB 105
Flyer for Fall Term Peer Advising
Or email for an appointment!
Peer advising is recommended for Freshmen and Sophomore level HDFS majors.Contact Information
Deborah Padgett Coehlo: Program Lead: Human Development and Family Sciences. 541-322-3137 debbie.coehlo@osucascades.edu
Candace Brey: Lead Instructor for Early Childhood Development and Education. 541-322-3134 candace.brey@osucascades.edu
Tim Malone: Coordinator for Field Placement in Human Services and Gerontology. 541-588-0100 malontim@onid.orst.edu
Meredith Mason: Coordinator of Educational Placement. 541-322-3127 meredith.mason@osucascades.edu
Dianna Raschio: Academic Advisor. 541-322-3105. dianna.raschio@osucascades.edu
