Auburn University
About the Program
The Auburn University Department of Human Development and Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program committed to advancing and applying knowledge about individuals and families in a changing world. The Department operates the Center for Children, Youth, and Families that includes the Auburn University Early Learning Center and the Harris Early Learning Center of Birmingham, both accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Marriage and Family Therapy Center. The objective of these centers is to enhance the instruction/service learning, research, and outreach missions of the Department. Further, The Alabama Cooperative Extension System provides the infrastructure to enable the researchers and practitioners affiliated with the Department and its Centers to disseminate knowledge to the citizens of Alabama, the nation, and the world.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Science | 38% | |
| Human Development | 38% | |
| Family Therapy | 24% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Current Issues in Human Development & Family Studies
- Marriage & Family in a Global Context
- Lifespan Human Development in Family Context
- Professional Development & Ethics
- Child Development in the Family
- Adolescent & Adult Development in the Family
- Human Sexuality Over the Family Life Cycle
- Patterns of Family Interaction
- Development of Interpersonal Skills
- Study Abroad Opportunities for Human Sciences
- Learning Experiences for Young Children
- Practicum
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Family & Social Policy
- Study/Travel in Human Development & Family Studies
- Hospitalized Children & their Families
- Parent Education
- Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective
- Gender Roles & Close Relationships
- Internship in Human Development & Family Studies
- Advanced Seminar
- Directed Readings in Human Development & Family Studies
- Undergraduate Research & Study
- Honors Thesis
The Human Development and Family Studies undergraduate curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers that promote the success of individuals and families across the life span. Majors select one of seven concentration areas: Infancy/Preschool, Child Life, Middle Childhood/Adolescence, Adult Services, Gerontology, Legislative/Public Policy, or Family Programming/Research. The capstone course is the senior-level internship which allows students to apply their academic training in a real-life setting in order to enhance their professional competencies. The HDFS curriculum is approved by the National Council on Family Relations to offer the Provisional Certified Family Life Education (CFLE) designation.
Graduate Program
- Developmental Science I: Child & Adolescent Development
- Developmental Science II: Adulthood and Aging
- Relationship Development & Process in Childhood & Adolescence
- Relationship Development & Process in Adulthood
- Advanced Adolescent Development
- Program Development & Evaluation
- Advanced Family & Social Policy
- Research Methods & Labs for Human Development & Family Studies I & II
- Marriage & Family Therapy Theory I & II
- Marriage & Family Therapy Theory I & II Lab
- Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Issues I (Family Systems), II (Individuals), & III (Couples)
- Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Issues Lab
- Marriage & Family Therapy Professional Issues
- Independent Study
- Practicum
- Marriage & Family Therapy Internship
- Directed Field Experience
- Seminar
- Research & Thesis
- Advanced Research Methods I: Structural Equation Modeling & Lab
- Advanced Research Methods II: Longitudinal Methods & Lab
- Research & Dissertation
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Studies focuses on interpersonal competence and relationship dynamics across the life span. The primary aim of this degree is to develop in students a high level of basic and applied research competencies so that they are prepared to seek careers as primary contributors to the developing base of knowledge in the field. In addition to the core of course work students complete, they also develop individualized competency plans, in consultation with their advisory committee, that take advantage of, and build upon, their prior experience in research, teaching, and professional service.
CFLE Information
NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.
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The Department of Human Development and Family Studies provides an integrated program of study of individual and family relationships over the lifespan. The major focus of faculty and graduate students is the study of interpersonal competence and relationship dynamics in the context of the family. We approach interpersonal competence issues by examining both functional and dysfunctional aspects of relationships.