{"id":24093,"date":"2024-07-10T22:54:10","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T22:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/?page_id=24093"},"modified":"2026-01-05T08:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:31:35","slug":"major-in-human-development-and-family-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/undergraduate-programs\/major-in-human-development-and-family-science\/","title":{"rendered":"BS Health and Human Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull hero__bann hero-bann__second has-orange-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide bann-second__wrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bann-second__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column hero-bann__cl bann-second__cnt is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Major in Human Development and Family Science<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our BS in Health and Human Sciences with a <strong>major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) <\/strong>is focused on understanding human development and family systems in context and enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and their communities.&nbsp;Inside and outside of the classroom, HDFS students learn knowledge and skills that can be applied to working with individuals and families. The major is designed to be interdisciplinary in nature in order to accommodate the special interests and strengths of students, while also allowing for flexibility and individualization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons apply__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for Campus Program Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons apply__btn is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/volsonline.utk.edu\/program\/bachelors\/online-bachelors-degree-in-human-development-and-family-science-bs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply for Online Program Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bann-second__pic is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/torch-night.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#about\">About the Major<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cfle\">CFLE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">HDFS Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact Us<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"about\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>About the Major<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By completing the HDFS major, graduates will:<s>&nbsp;<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critically evaluate and apply concepts related to human development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critically evaluate and apply concepts related to contemporary family processes and transitions in the context of marriage, relationships, and parenting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interact professionally and work effectively with individuals and families in diverse community contexts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=54&amp;poid=34054&amp;returnto=11445\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2vw\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Why consider a major in HDFS?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in HDFS have opportunities for careers working with individuals and families across the lifespan with a range of possibilities. This major is unique in that it provides opportunities to explore multiple interests with an array of populations making students adaptable and marketable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who graduate with a degree in HDFS often pursue careers in fields such as early intervention, non-profit programs, adoption\/foster care, wellness in rehab, among many others. Our students work with individuals from birth through aging individuals in home and center-based settings. Many HDFS graduates further their education in disciplines such as child life, counseling, pediatrics, and family law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfr.org\/about\/what-family-science\/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about careers in family science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhsadvising.utk.edu\/academic-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Declare<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"cfle\" class=\"wp-block-group clr--box is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns clr__box--row row-first swap--img__col is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column clr__box--col col-first has--bg__img is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1259\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2.webp 2048w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2-300x184.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2-1024x630.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2-768x472.webp 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/cfle-2-1536x944.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column clr__box--col col-second has-smokey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Become a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Our major is a CFLE-approved program, and our students are eligible to apply for the CFLE credential following graduation. The CFLE credential increases individuals\u2019 credibility in the field of family life and provides focused expertise in a range of content areas such as human sexuality and family resource management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d81db94da827dc10c39c5140ad1756c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncfr.org\/cfle-certification\/become-certified\">Learn More About CFLE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd1830687bed4110d57a12843726e1dd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/spencer-olmstead\/\">Contact our CFLE Advisor<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Faculty Members<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Robin Anderson\" class=\"wp-image-24359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/RobinAnderson_4106_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/robin-anderson\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23805\"><strong>Robin Anderson<\/strong><br><\/a>Lecturer<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Juli Dolezal\" class=\"wp-image-24355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliDolezal_3043_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23867\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/juli-dolezal\/\"><strong>Juli Dolezal<\/strong><br><\/a>Clinical Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Megan Haselschwerdt\" class=\"wp-image-24357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/MeganHaselschwerdt_3558_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/megan-haselschwerdt\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23871\"><strong>Megan Haselschwerdt<\/strong><br><\/a>Associate Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Sally Hunter\" class=\"wp-image-24360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SallyHunter_2781_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23873\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/sally-b-hunter\/\"><strong>Sally B. Hunter<\/strong><br><\/a>Clinical Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElizabethJohnson_2962_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/elizabeth-i-johnson\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23875\"><strong>Elizabeth I. Johnson<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Elsa Nownes\" class=\"wp-image-24346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/ElsaNownes_3879_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/elsa-nownes\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23881\"><strong>Elsa Nownes<\/strong><br><\/a>Clinical Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Spencer Olmstead\" class=\"wp-image-24361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SpencerOlmstead_3929_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/spencer-olmstead\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23883\"><strong>Spencer Olmstead<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor, Associate Head, and HDFS Graduate Program Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MattOgan_8028_pp_ret_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MattOgan_8028_pp_ret_1x1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MattOgan_8028_pp_ret_1x1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MattOgan_8028_pp_ret_1x1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/matt-ogan\/\">Matthew Ogan<\/a><\/strong>            Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/AlexandriaOnuoha_8143_pp_ret_1x1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/alexandria-onuoha\/\"><strong>Alexandria Onuoha<\/strong><\/a><br>Assistant Professor<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Amy Rauer\" class=\"wp-image-24342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AmyRauer_2736_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/amy-rauer\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23885\"><strong>Amy Rauer<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Heidi Stolz\" class=\"wp-image-24347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/HeidiStolz_3535_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/heidi-stolz\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23889\"><strong>Heidi Stolz<\/strong><br><\/a>Professor and Undergraduate Programs Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/MenglinWei_8074_pp_ret_1x1.jpg 600w, 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class=\"wp-image-24354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/julia-yan\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23895\"><strong>Julia Yan<\/strong><br><\/a>Assistant Professor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-24126 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/classes.webp)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9a806b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color\">HDFS gave me a strong foundation in understanding human development and family dynamics, which has been invaluable in my career as a school counselor. The supportive faculty and hands-on learning opportunities were the most impactful parts of my experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__cnt is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smokey-color has-text-color\">Hunter Terrill-Fox, M.Ed.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color\">Class of 2018<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-toggle  root-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-parent-wrapper eb-parent-eb-accordion-93osd \"><div class=\"eb-accordion-container eb-accordion-93osd\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-tab-icon=\"fas fa-angle-right\" data-expanded-icon=\"fas fa-angle-down\" data-transition-duration=\"500\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-xy2re eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>What happened to the Child and Family Studies (CFS) major Community Outreach track?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>We are growing in exciting new ways. Prior to Fall 2024, this major was known as Child and Family Studies Community Outreach Track. You will still see under that name for academic catalogs published before Fall 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-vlvlp eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>All the courses I need for the Child and Family Studies (CFS) major Community Outreach track disappeared. What happened?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>Effective Fall 2024, these courses have a new prefix, HDFS (i.e., Human Development and Family Science). The numbers for the courses are the same. HDFS and CFS prefixes are interchangeable, and DARS will recognize both.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-40uq7 eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>Can I substitute a course in the major?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>Yes! Substitutions are possible to accommodate a students\u2019 need to follow a specific catalog year. To discuss a substitution and complete the necessary forms, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhsadvising.utk.edu\/academic-advising\/\">CEHHS Office of Advising and Student Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-ahawy eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>What are my capstone options for my senior year?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>Nearly all students complete the HDFS practicum in which you work with a local partner agency (HDFS 480N) for a semester. In very special circumstances, students with strong research foundations and interests may partner with an HDFS faculty member to complete an HDFS research practicum (HDFS 490).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-n3x7a eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>I am interested in being a Child Life Specialist. Will this degree help me meet the requirements?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>Many of the HDFS courses will help you prepare for a career in Child Life; however, our program does not meet all requirements for the Child Life certification. Please consult the Child Life Certification website for a complete list of requirements: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childlife.org\/Certification\/\">https:\/\/www.childlife.org\/Certification\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-accordion-toggle-accordion-item eb-accordion-item-equnc eb-accordion-wrapper\" data-clickable=\"false\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-wrapper eb-accordion-title-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"eb-accordion-icon-wrapper eb-accordion-icon-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><span class=\"fas fa-angle-right eb-accordion-icon\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"eb-accordion-title-content-wrap title-content-eb-accordion-93osd\"><h3 class=\"eb-accordion-title\"><strong>What is unique about the HDFS major at UTK?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"eb-accordion-content-wrapper eb-accordion-content-wrapper-eb-accordion-93osd\"><div class=\"eb-accordion-content\">\n\n<p>The supportive faculty members in HDFS are a uniquely positive aspect of the program!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-group org--stripe is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-868\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/utchildtheme.flywheelsites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/or_bg.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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