The mission of the School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences is to discover, apply, and transmit knowledge that contributes to the optimal growth, development, and well-being of individuals and families across the life course. In the discovery of knowledge and preparation of professionals, department programs recognize the critical importance of ecological approaches, culture and gender, diversity, and global perspectives. School activities are guided by social responsibility, compassion, and high ethical standards.

Undergraduate Degrees

• Human Development and Family Sciences (BS)
  (HDFS Major Options)
• Child Development
• Human Development and Family Sciences, General
• Human Services
• Public Health (BS)
  (PH Major Options)
• Health Management and Policy
• Health Promotion and Health Behavior

Graduate Programs of Study

• Health Management and Policy 
• Health Promotion and Health Behavior
• Human Development and Family Studies

Other Programs of Study

• Gerontology

HDFS Outreach

• Family Policy Program

Faculty and Staff Directories

• Public Health
• Human Development and Family Sciences
• All School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences
• All College

Petersen Visiting Scholar Award

Funded by a generous gift from Jo Anne Leonard Petersen, Human Development and Family Sciences has hosted a visiting scholar investigating some aspect of the nexus of gerontology and family studies. Current and Past Petersen Visiting Scholars