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Human Development and Family Studies (HDF)

For information, please contact the chairperson 989-774-3218, EHS 228; https://www.ehs.cmich.edu/hdfs

Why Study in Human Development and Family Studies?

Human Development and Family Studies prepares students to work with children, individuals, and families across the lifespan, in addition to preparing them for graduate studies in a variety of disciplines. Students will gain an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of individuals, families, and their relationships. 

Human Development and Family Studies at CMU

Majors offered within the department of Human Development and Family Studies include: Child Development, Early Childhood Development and Learning, and Family Studies. Minors include: Child Development, Early Childhood Development and Learning, and Family Studies. 

Transfer students seeking a major must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours at CMU. Transfer students seeking a minor must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours at CMU.

The Faculty

Jeff Angera, Deborah Bailey, Phame M. Camarena, Jeanne Chaffin, Tzu-Fen Chang, Bruce Covey, Kimberly Davidson, Cheryl Geisthardt, Megan Goodwin, Mikiyasu Hakoyama, Holly Hoffman, Chris Latty, Joellen Lewsader, Edgar C. J. Long, Polly Pritchard, Tierney Popp, Cheryl Priest, Katie Reck, Pamela Sarigiani, Shannon Sexton, Linda Traum

The Programs

Child Development Major 

Child Development Minor

Early Childhood Development and Learning Major (B.S. in Ed.)

Early Childhood Development and Learning Major (BA, BAA, BS degrees)

Early Childhood Development and Learning Minor 

Family Studies Major

Family Studies Minor