What is the difference between Psychology and Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) in the School of Education?
There is a lot of overlap between the two programs, especially in the area of child development, and many majors in one program take courses in the other. There are differences, however. One difference is that Psychology is broader in scope, encompassing fields such as neuroscience and cognition. HDFS focuses more on the relational context of human development and problems. Psychology is more science and research oriented while HDFS takes a more practical, applied approach, especially on marital and family issues. Interested students should take courses in both to see which program better suits their interests and career goals.
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