Human Development and Family Science is more than working with people – we strive to make a difference in their lives. We offer programs of study for both undergraduate and graduate students that address the needs of children, youth, adults, and families across the lifespan, with special attention to those in complicated families.
An interdisciplinary research environment enables shared learning between disciplines, faculty and cohorts. The department offers advanced degrees designed to inspire great thinking and distinguish students’ candidacy as they pursue professional careers. Curriculum prepares students to pursue careers that help society in a variety of human service settings, such as schools, government agencies, military family support programs, child care programs and advocacy organizations.
We offer a B.S. in Human Development and Family Science as well as the following graduate degrees:
- Human Development & Family Science (M.S. | Combined M.S./Ph.D. | Ph.D.)
- Marriage & Family Therapy (Ph.D.)
Click here to learn more about our faculty.
Human Development & Family Science Research Speaker Series events take place on Wednesdays at 3:15 PM on Zoom, unless otherwise noted. The Zoom link can be found via the HDFS Research Speaker Series Canvas website.
2024-25 Schedule
| Date | Speaker | Affiliation | Title |
| March 6, 2024 |
Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Ph.D. Professor |
Department of Psychology, Ohio State University |
Early Relational Health: A Family Systems Perspective |
| March 27, 2024 |
Bruce E. Compas, Ph.D. Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor |
Director of Clinical Psychology Training Psychology & Human Development Vanderbilt University |
Coping and Emotion Regulation: Key Constructs in Understanding and Building Resilience |
| Winter 2025 |
R. Mara Brendgen, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology |
University of Quebec - Montreal Department of Psychology |
TBA |
Questions?
Heidi Gazelle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Seminar Series Coordinator
850.644.5722
hgazelle@fsu.edu
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The Department of Human Development & Family Science is proud to announce that our program has been approved to offer students the opportunity to become a Certified Family Life Educator. Visit cehhs.fsu.edu/cfle for more information.
