College of Human Sciences

As one of the four original colleges at Texas Tech University at its founding, the College of Human Sciences has a rich history investing in students, preparing them to make an impact on the world around them. The College of Human Sciences provides multidisciplinary education, research, and service focused on individuals, families, and their environments to improve and enhance the human condition. When they graduate, our students are making an impact as educators, health care professionals, financial planners, hospitality managers, fashion merchandisers, designers, counselors, and nutritionists. Faculty, staff, and students advance research concerning individual, social, and economic development in a multidisciplinary environment to benefit families and individuals in a diverse global community. Outreach is also provided to individuals, organizations, and communities to help improve the society in which we live.

Human Development and Family Sciences

The mission of the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) 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. HDFS offers a wide range of courses in the areas of early childhood, human development, interpersonal relations and family studies. Graduates of the department become qualified to pursue a variety of careers in education, human services, health care, advocacy and business, and/or pursue graduate studies. Learn more about HDFS majors below.

• B.S. Human Development and Family Studies
• B.S. Early Childhood Education with Teacher Certification EC - 6th Grade
• Online B.S. Early Child Care
• M.S. Human Development and Family Studies
• Online M.S. Human Development and Family Studies – Gerontology Concentration
• Online M.S. Human Development and Family Studies – Youth Development Concentration
• Ph.D. Human Development and Family Studies

Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences

The Department of Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences (CFAS) equips students with practical and professional skills necessary to succeed in the human services job market with opportunity for research collaboration, internships, classroom apprenticeships, and independent studies. Its undergraduate degree program also provides a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue graduate degrees in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or other mental health fields. Learn more about CFAS degree programs: 

• B.S. Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences
• Minor in Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies
• Minor in Community, Family, and Addiction Sciences
• M.S. Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy
• Ph.D. Addictive Disorders and Recovery Studies
• Ph.D. Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy

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