Columbia,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The HDFS Family and Lifespan Development program introduces students to theories and research on families and individual development throughout life. Classes explore biological, psychological, and social growth, family dynamics, and relationship patterns in various environments including homes, childcare centers, schools, and workplaces. The curriculum highlights diversity by studying multicultural families, different family forms and interactions, and how factors like gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health influence personal development and relationships. Students gain hands-on experience applying theoretical knowledge when working with individuals, families, educational institutions, and community organizations.