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Department of Human Development and Family Studies Enhancing Healthy Development Across the Lifespan

Through training, research, and engagement, we examine human development across the lifespan in the context of families, schools, communities, and culture.

Our Human Development and Family Studies Programs

Our programs are the pathway for you to learn about the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in humans. You will apply your knowledge on issues relating to stages across the lifespan and how it impacts culture and families.

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Learning Spaces Learning in Action

Experiential Learning Opportunities

You have the option to do a 75-hour practicum in addition to your 160–240-hour internship. There are opportunities to get involved in research, teaching, and peer advising too.

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Campus Connections

Campus Connections pairs community youth in one-on-one mentoring relationships with undergraduate Colorado State University students.

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Early Childhood Center

The ECC offers programming for young children, trains students for careers in the field of early childhood, and provides opportunities for research related to children, families, and early childhood education.

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Connecting to the Community

Career Opportunities

There’s a whole range of fast-growing career fields for graduates in human development and family studies.

Community Outreach

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on health and wellness through education programs, volunteer services, and events.

HDFS Alumni

Our alumni are making important contributions in the fields of human development and family studies. Keep in touch with us through the resources on this page.

Connecting to the Community HDFS Centers

Center for Family and Couple Therapy
CSU Trauma and Resilience Assessment Center
Campus Connections
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
GrandCARES Project
Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging
Early Childhood Center
Prevention Research Center

Student Announcement Requests

Submit HDFS Student Announcement Requests

Click the linked text above to post an announcement on the Canvas shell for the HDFS students. Canvas is the platform utilized by CSU to grant students access to course and department resources. Examples of announcements include but are not limited to advertisements for upcoming events, job opportunities, and resources that support students.

  • 95% of graduates had continuing education or employment offers within six month of graduation
  • HDFS is committed to the land-grant mission of engagement We showcase our engagement in several centers in the department and others with whom we are affiliated
  • 96% students complete internships

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