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Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations

Program Overview

Students are prepared to effectively serve diverse families and individuals in community, school, and social service settings. Alumni continue to law school for child and family law or immigration law, medical school for pediatrics or family medicine, social work, family therapy, school psychology, counseling education, higher education, or other graduate studies.

The program prepares undergraduate students to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families and individuals in various community and social service settings and to view diverse individuals from a strengths-based perspective.

Our students build their credentials by completing local and international service-learning and internships in nonprofit organizations, school and family liaison programs, after school programs, environmental and conservation outreach organizations, and human service agencies as part of their degree program.  

It is designed with our faculty's involvement in students' academic and personal development. We foster a closely-knit, dedicated community of students, each of whom is mentored by professors who care. We walk alongside you from the first class to the last, supporting you each step of the way and offering you valuable experiences such as partnering in undergraduate research projects and service-learning activities.

Students in this program will:

  • Deepen their knowledge in leadership for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Develop practical skills and culturally sustaining practices that demonstrate a commitment to diversity.
  • Make connections among academic theories and field experiences to help reduce inequities in opportunities and outcomes for diverse families and individuals.
  • Advocate for and lead change to improve service for diverse families and individuals in various settings.
Program Description

The program prepares undergraduate students to serve culturally and linguistically diverse families and individuals in various community and social service settings and to view diverse individuals from a strengths-based perspective.

Our students build their credentials by completing local and international service-learning and internships in nonprofit organizations, school and family liaison programs, after school programs, environmental and conservation outreach organizations, and human service agencies as part of their degree program.  

It is designed with our faculty's involvement in students' academic and personal development. We foster a closely-knit, dedicated community of students, each of whom is mentored by professors who care. We walk alongside you from the first class to the last, supporting you each step of the way and offering you valuable experiences such as partnering in undergraduate research projects and service-learning activities.

Students in this program will:

  • Deepen their knowledge in leadership for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Develop practical skills and culturally sustaining practices that demonstrate a commitment to diversity.
  • Make connections among academic theories and field experiences to help reduce inequities in opportunities and outcomes for diverse families and individuals.
  • Advocate for and lead change to improve service for diverse families and individuals in various settings.

Why BS in Human Development and Family Relations at CU Denver

 

Like a Small Liberal Arts Experience for Diverse Students, But Reasonably Priced

Our faculty mentor you, support you, and help you think about the world in new ways. The schooling experience is grounded in DEI/JDEI and social justice and is akin to a small liberal arts experience, but cheaper.

Experiential Education

Many of our courses have service-learning requirements built into the curriculum. These experiences provide you with the building blocks to go anywhere in your career.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students have an opportunity to participate in service learning in other countries with diverse Spanish-speaking families, schools and communities.

The Only Certified Family Life Educator Program in Colorado

This is the only Certified Family Life Educator approved program in Colorado, according to the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).

Transfer Friendly Program

Ask admissions about our ever-growing transfer partnerships with community colleges.

Take classes in English and Spanish

This program is the first bilingual (Spanish) Human Development and Family Relations program in the country. You can take your courses entirely in English, or take some of your online courses in a Spanish/English bilingual format.

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Career Outcomes

CU Denver graduates earn more, build community, and make connections. Take the first step toward your future and join an inclusive community of learners while gaining the skills of tomorrow, today.

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