UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies prepares students to understand early child development, adolescent changes, family relationships, and cultural influences as foundational to creating impactful prevention and intervention practices.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, B.S.
Our B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies prepares students for careers serving as advocates and educators, and supports working with children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and their families.


BIRTH THROUGH KINDERGARTEN TEACHER LICENSURE, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION, B.S.
The Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Licensure Concentration prepares students to teach in public kindergarten, N.C. Pre-K, and Head Start. Upon degree completion students will be eligible for N.C. licensure.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION, B.S. EARLY CARE & EDUCATION CONCENTRATION
The Early care and Education Concentration prepares students to work with young children with and without disabilities in a variety of diverse contexts, including community child care centers, private kindergartens, hospitals, and parent-child centers.


UNDERGRADUATE MINOR
Enhance the lives of older adults through evidence-based practices.
UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
Human Development and Family Studies majors are required to complete a professional development course (HDF 377) prior to their internship (HDF 499).


SUGGESTED MINORS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES MAJORS
Adding a minor to your major in Human Development and Family Studies will provide you additional expertise in an area that you find interesting.
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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC APPEALS
Undergraduates wishing to file an appeal for their grade should review UNCG’s Undergraduate Grade Appeal Policy below. They can then fill out the provided form to initiate the appeal process.