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, Phame M. Camarena, Bruce Covey, Kimberly Davidson, Jack Day, Cheryl Geisthardt, Megan Goodwin, Mikiyasu Hakoyama, Holly Hoffman, Chris Latty, Michelle Lee, 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