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

Center for Adolescent Resiliency

The Center for Adolescent Resiliency in the Human Development and Family Studies department provides a caring environment in which middle-school and high-school students can develop healthy academic, social, and physical habits. The center's programs foster youth development through cultivating healthy habits, self-confidence, and leadership skills. Learn more about the programs:

• Community Advocacy Project for Students
• United Future Leaders 

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