Western Michigan University's family science and services program is anchored in knowledge of human ecological systems, human development throughout the lifespan and features of individual, relational ...

This resource provides a brief introduction to writing in the field of Family Science and Social Work through the lens of threshold concepts. It includes: An overview of what writing characteristics ...

The Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science provides students with a strong foundation in developmental, interpersonal, and family theories, in-depth research skills and expertise, and builds in ...

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) took root in child management and family living courses that first appeared in the Department of Household Economics in the early 1920s.

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...

Add to your career potential! Adding one of our Family and Consumer Science minors is an easy way for non‑majors to elevate their degree with practical skills that employers value across every ...

The Family Science and Services track includes a minimum of 32 credit hours, half of which must be in courses at the 6000-level or higher, and at least two hours of FCS 7100 Independent Research.

Parenting advice often focuses on techniques: How to discipline. How to motivate children. How to help them succeed in school. Yet many parents find that their greatest challenges lie in the emotional ...

PEEP and the Big Wide World is a bilingual (English/Spanish) multimedia initiative devoted to preschool STEM learning. The Emmy-winning show stars a wide-eyed chick (Peep), a skeptical robin (Chirp), ...

Offering three specialized and very different concentrations, the University of Wyoming’s master’s program in family and consumer sciences prepares graduate students for a variety of pathways, ...