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Welcome to the Department of Child and Family Development!

This department prepares students for a wide variety of careers and professions studying and serving children, youth, adults and families across the lifespan. CFD faculty excel in instruction, research and outreach, and we are rated among the leading departments of our type in the nation.

Undergraduate Study

We serve nearly 500 majors and 150 minors in a wide variety of courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.  Undergrads may choose from several degree options to meet their specific interests and career plans.  These include a General CFD program or specialized tracks in Child Life or Family Life Education.  Many of our graduates select careers in family service agencies, nursing, teaching and senior care.  Many also pursue graduate degrees.

Graduate Study

Each year,approximately 50 students are pursuing the MS or PhD degree in the Department of Child and Family Development.  There is a general Masters Degree program and one with an emphasis in Child Life. Doctoral students select a CFD or a Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis.  Most of our students receive generous assistantship or scholarship support.  Students completing the CFD graduate program are conducting research, teaching and administering child and family programs at leading universities and agencies nationwide.

Recent Graduates: Learn what our graduates are doing and how studying CFD at UGA prepared them for their career.

Current Graduate Students: News about noteworthy accomplishments of our current students.

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Undergraduate

Four great programs, excellent advising, and lots of applied experiences!
Undergraduate

Graduate

PhD, MS, MAT programs preparing future scholars - learn more!
Graduate

Faculty & Staff

Excelling in instruction, research and outreach - discover who we are.
Faculty and Staff

Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

Researching, developing teachers, enriching children
Child Development Lab

Marriage & Family Therapy Program and Aspire Clinic

Preparing future therapists and scholars.
McPhaul Family Therapy Clinic

Research & Outreach

Making an impact on scholarship and in the lives of real people.
Research & Outreach

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