Programs and Degrees Positive Development Across the Lifespan
From birth and early childhood to older adults, our programs will give you a solid foundation in human development.
Our Programs are Human Centered
Step into a degree program that aligns with your desire for meaningful work. Our programs are designed to prepare you for careers that improve the human experience in all our life phases.
Undergraduate Program Majors
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
The B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies features five concentrations to choose from.
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies (Online)
Get a Bachelor’s in Human Development and Family Studies with the flexibility of an online curriculum.
Accelerated B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
Complete the traditional B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies in three years instead of four.
4+1 B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and Master of Public Health (MPH)
Major in human development and family studies and have the opportunity to complete your B.S. and Master of Public Health degree in 5 years with this 4+1 program.
B.S. in Early Childhood Education with Teacher Licensure
This major is for you if you would like to work with children between infancy and 8 years old.
B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with Teacher Licensure
With a major in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, support people’s quality of life as a teacher or in a nonprofit, healthcare, or business setting.
Undergraduate Program Minors
Minor in Human Development and Family Studies
Select course work on the stages of the lifespan and diverse aspects of family development relevant to your professional and personal goals.
Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor
The Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor is for students in any major and will help you to develop an understanding of the aging process.
Undergraduate Program Certificates
Certificate in Disability and Neurodiversity
This nine-credit certificate in disability and neurodiversity will offer you rich opportunities to understand and support diverse populations, including neurodiverse individuals.
Certificate in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
With this twelve-credit undergraduate certificate, learn about the developmental, cultural, relational, and systemic factors that influence mental and behavioral health, preparing you to positively influence the lives of children and their parents.
Certificate in Youth Mentoring with Campus Connections
The nine-credit undergraduate certificate in Youth Mentoring with Campus Connections enables students to develop invaluable professional skills, gain significant experience with adolescents, and evolve as leaders.
Certificate in Healthy Aging
This 13-15 credit certificate helps students thrive in future careers in health and wellness for older adults including exercise science, health promotion, health care, prevention and intervention science, occupational therapy, and more!
Graduate Program
M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
Our master’s program prepares you for therapeutic and research-based careers. You can individualize your study to focus on what interests you most.
M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization
If you are drawn to helping families thrive, this is the program for you. Our program gives you hands-on counseling experience as part of your degree.
M.S. Prevention Science Specialization
If you are interested in focusing your career in human-based research, this is the program for you. Many of our graduates complete a Ph.D. and work in academia.
M.S. Human Development and Family Studies Individualized Specialization
This specialization in human development and family studies is perfect if you are interested in processes of development across the lifespan at the individual level and within families.
Master of Prevention Science Practice - Online (M.P.S.P)
This online degree helps you develop the skills to plan and implement evidence-based prevention programs that make a lasting, positive difference within the community.
Prevention Program Planning and Evaluation - Online Certificate
Through this 12-credit certificate, develop competence in evidence-based prevention strategies, program planning and design, and program evaluation. Assess programs in schools, families, and communities addressing a range of societal challenges.
Doctoral Program
Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science
While earning a Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science, you will conduct research into issues that affect the quality of life of individuals, families, and communities.