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The field of Human Development and Family Science explores how individuals evolve and mature from infancy through adulthood, investigating various influences that either support or impede optimal growth.
This discipline systematically analyzes people and family units, emphasizing human maturation across all life stages and diverse cultural settings. It encompasses cognitive, biological, affective, and social development, along with family interactions and broader social connections in environments like educational institutions, professional settings, and religious organizations. Falk's HDFS curriculum integrates perspectives from psychological, sociological, and educational studies. The 124-credit Bachelor of Science program in Human Development and Family Science offers students comprehensive training in matters concerning child and family wellbeing.