Human Development & Family Studies

Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development and 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.
We have a 100 percent placement rate – with all of our alums employed in their field or enrolled in graduate education within six months of graduating.

Transform lives. Start with your own.

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