HDFS Spotlight: Natalie Olsen
Natalie Olsen’s long-term interest in human development and mental health, led her to USU’s Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) degree.
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The Department of Human Development and Family Studies houses a diverse collection of scholars with content expertise in family interactions and human development in a variety of settings. This interdisciplinary approach to the study of human interactions provides excellent training at both the undergraduate and graduate levels of education.
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The bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies is offered on-campus and online.
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HDFS Research Team Develops Programs to Measure Abuse in College Sport
Travis Dorsch, associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies at USU, is passionate about the research he and his doctoral students have been conducting for a contract they were awarded from Lasso Safe, a non-profit global coalition working t...
HDFS Student Highlight: Estee Squires
As a 2023 graduate of the Utah State University HDFS program, Estee says that choosing this major has been invaluable in her career and as a mother.
Relationships & Family Blog
6 Reasons Why Healthy Couples Go to Therapy (And Why You Should, Too)
Should couples in stable relationships go to therapy? The short answer is: yes! Discover the concrete reasons why couples in healthy relationships should seek therapy!
8 Types of Relationship Betrayal and How to Heal from Them
Have you ever been betrayed in a relationship before? Learn about 8 types of relationship betrayal, how to spot them, and how to heal from each one.
10 Best Types of Recreational Therapy for Individuals (And Why It Works)
Explore the top 10 types of recreational therapy—from art and music to nature and movement—and discover how these enjoyable activities can improve mental health, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being.
