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The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science offers an undergraduate major and minor in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)<\/strong> alongside minors in Counseling and Human Services<\/strong> and Interpersonal Skills<\/strong>. Our undergraduate programs prepare professionals to work alongside individuals, families, and communities to face the different challenges of today\u2019s complex society. Through applied and engaged experiences, graduates are well-equipped to bring their skills into diverse work settings or continue to graduate study. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Major in Human Development and Family Science<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our BS in Health and Human Sciences with a major in HDFS equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with individuals and families in community services and other settings. The program meets educational requirements for credentialing as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minor in Human Development and Family Science <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our minor in HDFS provides a foundation understanding of individuals and families to enhance work in a wide range of disciplines and professional settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minor in Interpersonal Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our minor in Interpersonal Development enhances relational and communication skills needed to thrive in the complexities of the modern workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minor in Counseling and Human Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our minor in Counseling and Human Services emphasizes human development, mental health literacy, wellness, and facilitative skills essential for individuals pursuing careers that support individuals, families, and communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The HDFS program helped me grow my passion for working with children and families and helped me better serve a local elementary afterschool program through my understanding of child development. I appreciated the commitment each of the faculty has to working with students to help them succeed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Julie Ruiz Archundia, HDFS Minor, Class of 2024<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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