Human Development & Family Studies
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Envision yourself working with at-risk youth? Or as a rehabilitation counselor or public health administrator? You’ve come to the right place. Prepare yourself for countless in-demand careers in education, social services and healthcare with our outstanding, broad-based programs.
Engage in interdisciplinary coursework, experiential learning in diverse settings and collaborative research with renowned faculty at UNH’s Child Study and Development Center and Marriage and Family Therapy Center. Be ahead of the curve in today’s complex world.
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From the CHHS Blog
Kimberly Nesbitt and Vidya Sundar bring research expertise and collaborative vision to their new roles as department chairs.
UNH’s Human Development and Family Studies department offers a direct Early Childhood Education option, streamlining the path to teacher licensure (…
Caroline is a junior in the Human Development and Family Studies Department in CHHS. Working towards teaching in a pre-school environment, Caroline…