School of Human Development and Family Sciences
School of Human Development and Family Sciences
College of Health
Welcome to the School of Human Development and Family Sciences.
We explore how lives and relationships develop within the context of family, work, school and society, and we work to create compassionate, effective solutions for 21st century social problems.
We are consistently in the top 10 HDFS programs in the United States and are the No. 1 undergraduate HDFS program in Oregon.
Our faculty and degree programs were recently part of the School of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences. Learn more about our college name change and restructuring.
Contacts
- School head: Marilyn S. Thompson, PhD
- Assistant to the school head: Annastazia Stoffell
- School directory
- Academic Program Directors
Our academic programs
- Human Development and Family Sciences, BS
- Child Development
- Early Childhood (OSU-Cascades)
- General Option (Corvallis and online)
- Human Services
- Human Development and Family Studies, PhD
Other programs of study
- Program on Gerontology (minors and certificate)
- HDFS minor (Corvallis and online)
Microcredentials
Microcredentials are high-quality educational opportunities that can help advance your career with less time and financial commitment than a formalized degree or certificate program.
- Child and Youth Development (online)
- Children and Youth with Disabilities (online)
Community engagement
Research and outreach
Recent publications
(This is not an exhaustive list. We are still rebuilding our database of faculty publications. Visit individual faculty profiles for more extensive lists of their publications.)
2024
HDFS stories and news
Shaping a career dedicated to healthy aging
HDFS alum Eric Cerino, PhD ’19, shares his path to a fulfilling career in human development and healthy aging research
Building a career in behavioral health counseling
Nikki Marr, ’19, shares how her HDFS degree shaped her path to becoming a behavioral health counselor
Former ASU professor to lead HDFS into bold new future
Marilyn Thompson shares her thoughts on why she loves the field and why more students should consider a degree in HDFS
Belonging boosts health
OSU-Cascades, OHSU researchers confirm connection in Central Oregon between community belonging and health.
It’s a beautiful life, built by a hardworking Beaver
Home economics alum visits campus 70 years after graduation
Kelly Chandler on work-family integration and justice
College of Health researcher examines work-life conflict, advocates for women and seeks solutions for a better future.