Oregon State is ranked fifth in the U.S. for studying human development and family sciences by College Factual. As an HDFS major, your coursework will take you across the lifespan from early childhood through the end of life, examining the challenges facing contemporary families and communities. Nearly 100% of our student get hands-on experience through internships and service-learning projects with more than 60 agencies and nonprofits in Central Oregon and statewide. You’ll graduate with a broad understanding of what it means to be human, along with tools to help others live better lives.
The mission of the department of human development and family sciences is to advance and transmit knowledge that improves the well-being of individuals and families across the lifespan.
Upon satisfactory completion of the degree students will be able to: