{"id":24131,"date":"2024-07-10T23:49:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T23:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/?page_id=24131"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T16:43:14","slug":"minor-in-human-development-and-family-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/undergraduate-programs\/minor-in-human-development-and-family-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor in Human Development and Family Science"},"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><strong>Minor in Human Development and Family Science<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Our minor in<strong> 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;HDFS 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 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=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-1024x708.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-1024x708.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-768x531.webp 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-1536x1062.webp 1536w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/chdfs-minor-2048x1416.webp 2048w\" 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 Minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Core 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 Minor<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By completing the HDFS minor, graduates will critically evaluate and apply concepts related to human development, contemporary family processes, and transitions in the context of marriage, relationships, and parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=54&amp;poid=34055&amp;returnto=11784\">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><strong>Who can benefit from this minor?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The minor is best for those interested in helping careers and enhances learning in majors such psychology, social work, nursing, and speech pathology and audiology. The HDFS minor is dynamic and broadens understanding of individuals, families, and communities. Students who graduate with a minor in HDFS often pursue careers or graduate study in early intervention, non-profit programs, adoption\/foster care, counseling, psychology, social work, and family law.<\/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=\"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 href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/juli-dolezal\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23867\"><strong>Juli Dolezal<\/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\/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 href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/people\/sally-b-hunter\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23873\"><strong>Sally B. Hunter<\/strong><br><\/a>Clinical Associate 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\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Tanner Kilpatrick\" class=\"wp-image-24362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/TannerKilpatrick_3650_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\/tanner-kilpatrick\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"24217\"><strong>C. Tanner Kilpatrick<\/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\/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<\/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\/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\/DanielaSalinas_3743_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Daniela Salinas\" class=\"wp-image-24344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/DanielaSalinas_3743_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/DanielaSalinas_3743_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/DanielaSalinas_3743_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/DanielaSalinas_3743_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/DanielaSalinas_3743_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\/daniela-salinas\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23887\"><strong>Daniela Salinas<\/strong><br><\/a>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\/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 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src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Alex Tucker\" class=\"wp-image-24341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_ppr_1x1-WP.png 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_ppr_1x1-WP-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_ppr_1x1-WP-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_ppr_1x1-WP-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AlexTucker_3806_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\/alex-tucker\/\" data-type=\"people\" data-id=\"23893\"><strong>Alex Tucker<\/strong><br><\/a>Lecturer<\/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\" style=\"flex-basis:23%\">\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\/JuliaYan_4000_ppr_1x1-WP.png\" alt=\"Julia Yan\" 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, 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50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/chdfs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/07\/rocky-top.webp)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#baa69c\"><\/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\">The department has broadened my perspective of children and their families, as well as the relationships I form within my day-to-day&nbsp;life. I enjoy how this program pushed us, but also allowed us to show what we know in and outside of the classroom.<\/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\">Hannah Grace Manning, BS,<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color\">Class of 2024<\/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><strong>How do I determine requirements for the HDFS minor?<\/strong><\/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>To determine which HDFS minor requirements to follow, first determine the catalog year for your major. Then, select the corresponding catalog year and follow the requirements listed.<\/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><strong>What happened to the Child and Family Studies (CFS) minor?\u00a0<\/strong><\/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 minor was known as Child and Family Studies. 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-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><strong>All the courses I need for the Child and Family Studies (CFS) minor disappeared. What happened?<\/strong><\/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-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><strong>Can I substitute a course in the minor?<\/strong><\/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-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><strong>How many credit hours are needed for the HDFS minor?<\/strong><\/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>Eighteen credit hours in HDFS are needed for the minor. You can tailor your selections to your schedule, preferred modality, and interests.<\/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><strong>What is unique about the HDFS minor at UTK?<\/strong><\/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=\"https:\/\/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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