Human Development & Family Sciences
Exploring the science of development across the lifespan
The Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) offers a wide range of courses in the areas of early childhood, human development across the life span, interpersonal relations, and family studies. Graduates of the department become qualified to pursue a variety of careers in education, human services, health, advocacy, and business, and/or pursue graduate studies.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences is to promote the health and well-being of individuals, families and relationships across the life span through research, teaching, service and community outreach and engagement.
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Potential Areas of Study
- Life Span Human Development
- Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- Contemporary Families
- Family Interactions
- Prenatal & Infancy Development
- Adolescent Development
- Middle Adulthood
- Gerontology
- Exploring development in context (e.g., cultural, ecological)
- Measuring brain function using fMRI
- Inter-generational family relationships process research
- Close/Romantic Relationships
Experiential Learning
- 90-150 Hours Community Practicum
- Direct Experience Working with Children & Families
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Faculty-Led Study Abroad
- Field Study Tours
- Graduate Research Opportunities
- Graduate Student Assistantships
Human Development & Family Sciences Degrees
Human Development and Family Sciences
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Address
Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 41230, Lubbock, TX 79409-1230 -
Phone
806.742.3000 -
Email
hs.webmaster@ttu.edu