About the Department of Human Development and Family Studies
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is committed to improving the lives of individuals and families through the dissemination of knowledge and sharing of expertise. Faculty are actively involved in research on a range of social issues. Visit the Faculty and Staff webpage to learn more about individual faculty member's research programs and interests.
Faculty also have active service roles within the university, the community, at national and international levels, and in professional organizations. Faculty often include students in their service efforts, making such opportunities optimal for the student. At the community level, faculty service ranges from being active in leadership roles in local agencies and serving on state boards to participating in international activities. HDFS faculty make substantive community contributions; requests for faculty expertise and assistance are repeated and numerous.
Faculty are also very involved with a substantial number of professional organizations. They serve as officers, committee members, editors, and reviewers, most often at the national and international levels, but also at the regional and local levels. Most faculty are affiliated with more than one professional group, which reflects their commitment to professional development and networking.
HDFS offers two majors: Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and Early Childhood Education (ECE). In addition, students pursuing a degree in a different major at UNR can earn a minor in HDFS. Within HDFS, students choose and focus course work in one of three areas of concentration: Child and Adolescent Development, Adult Development and Aging, or Family Studies. Early Childhood Education (ECE) includes two optional specializations: Early Childhood Special Education and Family Support and Education. Visit the department webpages for further information on Degrees and Programs.
The Child and Family Research Center (CFRC) is part of HDFS, serving children from birth to age 6. The CFRC allows opportunities for students to observe and work with young chilren and families, provides subjects for a range of research studies, and offers a high quality early care and education program for children of campus families. The CFRC also includes an Early Head Start program. Visit the CFRC’s webpage for further information.
The Judy Calder Memorial Guestbook is available for everyone to post their thoughts and memories of Dr. Judy Calder.
Contact Information
Human Development and Family Studies- University of Nevada, Reno
1664 N. Virginia St - Reno, NV 89557
Phone: (775) 784-6490 Fax: (775) 784-6493
Email: amyp@unr.edu