North Dakota Univ. Online, B.S. in Human Development and Family Science: Family Science

North Dakota University,
Distance and Continuing Education,
1919 N. University Drive, Dept. 2020,
P.O. Box 6050,
Fargo, ND 58108,

T: (701) 231-7015,
Toll Free: (800) 726-1724,

Study and learn about interactions of individuals, families and the broader environmental context in this online B.S. in Human Development and Family Science: Family Science degree program. Course work in the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) department provides students with an ecological approach to the study of human development and families. Students gain an understanding of the development of children and adults and their interaction in the family and society. The family science option allows students to take a concentration of courses in human development, family science or family economics in preparation for careers in direct and support services for families. All undergraduate majors are required to complete a core set of courses for the department and for the option, but flexibility is provided by allowing students to select electives within the department to help them prepare for careers in which they are interested.