HDFS is an interdisciplinary area of study that focuses its teaching, research, and outreach activities on the well-being and healthy development of individuals and families over the full span of life. Students majoring in HDFS are prepared for advanced study as well as an array of careers in human services, teaching, research, and administration of programs concerned with the family.
The HDFS program in Stamford shares its mission with Department of Human Development and Family Studies at UConn and maintains close ties to the UConn Stamford community. Dr. Anne Farrell is the full-time HDFS faculty member teaching at Stamford. Dr. Farrell collaborates closely with her colleagues in HDFS to ensure continuity across the curriculum and also maintain a commitment to tailoring the HDFS major to the unique needs of the Stamford campus. In addition, HDFS at Stamford enjoys a full complement of qualified adjunct instructors.
At UConn, HDFS majors can choose to pursue one of five concentrations in:
- Childhood & Adolescence
- Early Childhood Development & Education
- Family Relationships: Services & Counseling
- Family & Society: Social Policy & Planning
- Adulthood & Aging
Concentrations are optional and offer students the ability
to focus study on areas of personal interest. Above the required
courses for the HDFS major, fulfilling a concentration
involves successful completion of a recommended selection
of coursework. Students pursuing the Bachelors
in General Studies may also choose to concentrate in Human
Services, Family Policy, Gerontology, or Pre-Education.
While some HDFS concentrations do not require adherence to prescribed course sequences, they are nonetheless best planned in consultation with the academic advisor. For more information about concentrations, including a list of suggested courses for each, download the brochures on concentrations in HDFS and suggested courses based on interests available at the HDFS Advising Center’s website.
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