Make a difference in the lives and relationships of others by learning to apply research-based knowledge and skills in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS).

Add the human development and family sciences minor to learn how people change across their lifespan within the contexts of families, schools and communities.

This minor complements other academic degrees such as:

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A minor in HDFS will enable you to:

• Explore how individuals develop and become resilient over time — particularly within the context of family, school and society.
• Discover how significant relationships with parents, partners, teachers and friends can influence the ways in which we develop over time.
• Consider how difficult contexts, such as poverty, can make lives and relationships more difficult to navigate.
• Appreciate the diverse ways in which individuals and families thrive and survive.

Eligibility requirements

This minor is available to all majors, except those majoring in human development and family sciences

• Have a minimum OSU GPA of 2.0
• All courses must be taken for a letter (A-F) grade
• No more than two attempts at any course or pre-requisite
• A grade of C– or higher is required for all courses in a student’s undergraduate program of study