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.
The bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies is offered on-campus and online.
This summer, undergraduate and graduate students in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU participated in a variety of study abroad programs that took them around the world to Jönköping, Sweden, the Republic of Fiji, and the...
Professor Elizabeth “Beth” Fauth was recognized as one of Utah Business magazine’s “30 Women to Watch” in May. Fauth is the director of the state-funded Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center (ADRC)
Natalie Olsen’s long-term interest in human development and mental health, led her to USU’s Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) degree.
Discover 10 surprising careers in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) that go beyond teaching—spanning healthcare, business, nonprofits, and more.
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