Our minor prepares you to understand and apply the science of individual development and interpersonal interactions to any field of study.
Complement another degree
Gain specialized knowledge about development and relationships that you can apply to work in other majors/careers.
Learn the science of growth and relationships
Use research and theory to understand diverse life experiences as we age and interact within social contexts.
Build personal life skills
Apply knowledge of development and relationships to your personal life and interactions as a child, sibling, partner, parent, friend, or coworker.
| Minoring in HDFS can enhance your major: | |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | Enhance your work with patients of all ages with strong knowledge of normative development; Learn about the role of families and relationships in patient health and treatment. |
| Education | Understand cognitive and social developmental milestones and the importance of peer relationships; Learn how families and their social locations influence children’s growth and learning. |
| Social Work | Learn how environments and context influence the needs and resources of people you serve; Understand the role of relationships and development in service delivery. |
| Business | Understand youth and families as consumers; Enhance human resources programs that support development and relationships. |
| Psychology | Dive deeper into families, social, and cultural experiences as a context for individual growth; Apply a systems view to mental health and social cognition. |
| Sociology and Anthropology | Understand families as a key social structures within cultures; Focus on reciprocal influences of individuals and families in their social contexts. |
| Journalism | Identify how families consume and are influenced by media and social messages; Understand how to report on important youth and family issues. |
| Communication | Learn the role of communication in family and social systems; Create public relations and marketing campaigns for agencies that support children and families. |
| Engineering | Develop applied solutions that help individuals and families navigate the world around them; Understand how people interact with their physical environments. |
| Political Science | Understand how policies and government influence peoples’ everyday lives; Use developmental and relationship research to inform and advocate for policies that support individuals, children, and families. |
| Parks & Recreation; Natural Resources | Create recreation, sports, and outdoor programs that foster positive youth development; Understand how leisure and nature programs support social and cognitive development and enhance relationships. |
