HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
School of Health and Human Sciences
Committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships across the lifespan
Our Programs
Undergraduates can prepare for Birth Through Kindergarten Teacher Licensure or focus on children’s and adolescents’ development in their diverse cultural, school, and family contexts.
Graduates students examine the biological, relational, early educational, social, and cultural foundations of development and their implications for families. We are committed to interdisciplinary study, diversity, and internationalization.
Childcare Education Program
The Childcare Education Program is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operate at North Carolina’s highest 5-Star Rated License level.