About Us
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Human Development and Family Relations (HDFR). In HDFR, we are committed to supporting the well-being of individuals, families and communities in a diverse, global society. Today is an exciting time for human development and family science because understanding how people learn, grow and change is important to all aspects of human life. There is a growing need for social and human services professionals, as careers in the field are growing much faster than average. The HDFR major is filling an important gap by providing a unique pathway to pursue in-demand human services careers, without the need for an advanced degree.
