At the undergraduate level, the department offers a curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree through five options:

•   Adult Development and Aging
•   Child and Adolescent Development
•   Elementary Education/Child Development
•   Family Science
•   Social Work in family science or Social Work in adult development and aging

Accelerated Masters Program (BS + MS Degrees) in Human Development and Family Science. High-achieving undergraduates can complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in 5 years.

Human Development and Family Science majors are prepared to work in a variety of areas related to children, aging adults, and families. Employment opportunities include parent and family life educators, extension agents, child protection service professionals, financial counselors, nursing home activity directors, credit specialists, and directors of child care licensing.

• For details about programs and coursework:HDFS Undergraduate University Catalog
• Apply to NDSU
• For information on careers in HDFS
• Curriculum maps for the Undergraduate HDFS Program