You investigate the ways individuals interact within the family system and with the larger socioeconomic environment, as well as the process of biosocial, psychosocial, and cognitive development across the lifespan.

This major prepares students to work with children, adolescents, teens, and families in a variety of professions. The study of theory and research findings is coordinated with a variety of supervised field experiences. You investigate the ways individuals interact within the family system and with the larger socioeconomic environment. You may select an area of concentration in either child and adolescent development or family studies.This major is not a teacher-preparation program.

In addition to Department Foundation and Core courses, students will select 18 credits from an approved list of Required Program Electives. Students are required to complete a 120-credit, integrated course of study that culminates in an internship experience during the senior year.