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- Human Development and Family Science Program Emphasizes Real-World Experience
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science are required to complete an internship before graduation, a cornerstone of the program that… Read more: Human Development and Family Science Program Emphasizes Real-World Experience - Sally Hunter, Ph.D.
It’s our pleasure to introduce Sally Hunter, Ph.D., who serves as a dedicated educator and advisor within HDFS. Through my interactions with Hunter, Ph.D., her… Read more: Sally Hunter, Ph.D. - Counseling Graduate Spotlight – Myia Makupson
My Journey to Counselor Education at the University of TennesseeI’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and after completing my master’s degree, I felt ready to begin… Read more: Counseling Graduate Spotlight – Myia Makupson - Staff and Faculty Award Ceremony
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences celebrated their faculty and staff two weeks ago at a ceremony to bestow awards on those who… Read more: Staff and Faculty Award Ceremony - Cole Green Receives Yates Dissertation Fellowship 2025-2026
We are delighted to announce that Cole Green, one of our HDFS Ph.D. candidates, has been awarded the prestigious Yates Dissertation Fellowship. Established in June… Read more: Cole Green Receives Yates Dissertation Fellowship 2025-2026 - HDFS Careers
When asking an undergraduate student, “What do you want to major in?” how often do you hear the response, “I’m not sure, but I know… Read more: HDFS Careers - Grad Student Spotlight: Amber Dispanet, HDFS
We are pleased to introduce Ms. Amber Dispanet, a Master’s Grad student with CHDFS who was willing to share her experience with us. Many wonder… Read more: Grad Student Spotlight: Amber Dispanet, HDFS - Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D.
It’s our pleasure to introduce Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D., professor in HDFS, and soon to be HDFS Graduate Program Director. Though my interactions with Haselschwerdt, Ph.D.… Read more: Megan Haselschwerdt, Ph.D. - Alumni Spotlight: School Counseling with Ms. Amber LoveMs. Amber Love is a UT alumni from our School Counseling program. We asked her to share her experience with us and she was excited… Read more: Alumni Spotlight: School Counseling with Ms. Amber Love
- UT’s Chi Sigma Iota: Upsilon Theta
Counseling would like to introduce it’s own LeAnn Wills, Chi Sigma Iota’s Upsilon Theta Chapter President, to speak about it’s presence here at UT and… Read more: UT’s Chi Sigma Iota: Upsilon Theta - Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D.
It’s our pleasure to introduce the twin pillar of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS), Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D. Olmstead is our Assistant Department Head,… Read more: Spencer Olmstead, Ph.D. - Counseling: Mental Health AvenueDid you know that you can become a licensed mental health care provider in all 50 states with a Master’s degree? Our CACREP-accredited program offers… Read more: Counseling: Mental Health Avenue
- HDFS: A History
The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS) may have just established in August 2024, but many would be surprised to learn how… Read more: HDFS: A History - UT Grand Challenge Summit
UT Grand Challenge Grants proposals are underway and our very own Dr. Jamian Coleman presented his teams proposal for “Bridging the Gap: Tailored Distance Education… Read more: UT Grand Challenge Summit