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Human Development and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program that combines the study of psychology, biology, sociology, medicine, anthropology, history, social work, and philosophy. It is a field for people who like to work with children, teens, families, and adults. Students have hands-on experiences through a variety of internships, fieldwork, classwork, and volunteer work. Coursework includes the study of human development from conception to death, theories and research on development, ethics and social policy, family development and relationships, social problems and issues, and physical and mental health.
Our graduates have worked in the following areas:
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mental health
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drug and alcohol recovery
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day care and Head Start programs
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family education
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juvenile detention
For more information, please contact Dr. Robin Yaure, 717-749-6210, r2y@psu.edu or Dr. Jacqueline Schwab, 717-749-6034, sen@psu.edu.
