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This department prepares students for a wide variety of careers and professions studying and serving children, youth, adults and families across the lifespan. HDFS faculty excel in instruction, research and outreach, and we are rated among the leading departments of our type in the nation.
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 HDFS 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.
Each year,approximately 50 students are pursuing the MS or PhD degree in the Department of Human Development and Family Science. There is a general Masters Degree program and one with an emphasis in Child Life. Doctoral students select a HDFS or a Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis. Most of our students receive generous assistantship or scholarship support. Students completing the HDFS 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 HDFS at UGA prepared them for their career.
Current Graduate Students: News about noteworthy accomplishments of our current students.
Hao-Min received the 2011 MFT Certificate Research Award from the University of Georgia. These awards are given annually for scholarly work, focusing on either couple or family relationships. Submissions were carefully reviewed by a faculty committee, and evaluation criteria are based on originality, relevance to the MFT discipline, and degree of scholarship. Awards were announced and presented at the Annual MFT Institute, 2011. Hao-Min is a third year Ph.D. student in HDFS (Marriage and Family Therapy emphasis) and will be working on her internship... Read More
HDFS IS NOW OFFICIAL!
Congratulations to the newest department in the college, the Department of Human Development and Family Science. We received official word from the Provost's office that effective fall semester 2012 the former Department of Child and Family Development will be HDFS.
 
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