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.

See below for important Advising Documents

Additional Information (PDF format):

* HDFS program has changed some requirements for 2010-11 catalog year.  Below are advising guides/checklist that reflect these changes.  Students who began the HDFS program before Summer 2010 may chose to use the new or old curriculum.

• HDFS - Child Development Option - 2010-11
• HDFS - Human Services Option - 2010-11
• Advising Guide for HDFS-Early Childhood Development and Education Option (PDF Document) 2009-10
  
•  Advising Guide for HDFS-Human Services Option (PDF Document) 2009-10
  
• Bacc Core Course Guide - list of appropriate Bacc Core courses
  
• Advising Guide for Early Childhood Development and Education Minor (PDF Document)
• Pre-req info for OSU-Cascades MAT Elementary Education program