This program is available at the following locations:

• Corvallis
• Ecampus
• OSU-Cascades

Options available:

• Child Development
• Early Childhood
• General Human Development and Family Sciences
• Human Services

HDFS majors explore how individuals develop and become resilient over time – particularly within the contexts of family, school, work and society. They discover how significant relationships with parents, partners, teachers and friends can influence the ways in which we develop. HDFS majors consider how difficult environments, such as living in poverty, can make lives and relationships more challenging. Finally, they learn to appreciate the diverse ways in which individuals and families thrive and survive.

The BS in Human Development and Family Sciences can be pursued through one of four required options listed below:

1. Child Development (Corvallis campus only)
2. Early Childhood (Cascades campus only)
3. General (All campuses, including Ecampus)
4. Human Services (Corvallis and Cascades)

It is possible to choose more than one option. Students should meet with an advisor for additional information.

Major Code: 447

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Translate and apply relevant theory and research to culturally-responsive, evidence-based practices with individuals, families, and communities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological contexts in which individuals and families develop and how contexts reinforce systems of privilege and oppression.
• Demonstrate growth in a commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice in practice with individuals, families and communities.
• Critically evaluate policies, programs, and practices with relevance to the wellbeing of all individuals and families.
• Understand the methods by which public health identifies potential causes of population health status, and identifies potential targets for intervention.
• Describe the fundamental roles of public health and how those roles are operationalized in public health organization, funding, workforce, and regulations.

180 credits are needed to graduate, 60 of which must be upper-division. Credits include baccalaureate core courses, HDFS core courses, courses required for each option, and electives.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Major Code: 447