Human Development and Family Studies

Why Study Human Development and Family Studies?

Study Human Development and Family Studies at UNC Greensboro to understand how early childhood development, adolescent changes, family relationships, and cultural influences shape effective prevention and intervention practices. HDFS is part of UNC Greensboro’s School of Health and Human Sciences.

You’ll learn from and be mentored by faculty recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. Faculty and students study topics such as parent-infant relationships, identity development and renegotiation, aging, developmental disparities, family dynamics across the lifespan, gun violence, refugee welfare, race issues, and leadership in early childhood.

HDFS graduates are prepared to work with organizations serving children, adolescents, adults, and families. They bring leadership and research skills to advocacy, strategic interventions, education practices, policy reform, and research, helping improve quality of life, particularly for people managing significant challenges.

The Childhood Education Program is an educational lab school within the department. It serves as a vital training ground for future educators while delivering transformative early learning experiences and lasting community impact for children and families.

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