The human development and family sciences undergraduate option provides a strong foundation while allowing personalized selection of electives and internship experiences. The program prepares students to work in a variety of settings, serving individuals and families across the lifespan or to pursue graduate level education. Courses are selected to allow the student to pursue specific interests in areas of study. Students may choose to pursue a minor outside or design their own area of concentration in consultation with his/her advisor. Students must also satisfactorily complete a mandatory security screen (background check) upon declaring their major.

The professional child development program is available by distance delivery only. Entry into the program requires an application process. Students must apply for admission to the University of Wyoming first and successfully meet the entry requirements. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted for review. Once an applicant has applied and their transcripts have been received, their application will be reviewed. If they meet the entry requirements, applicants must also satisfactorily complete a mandatory security screen (background check) before they are officially admitted to the program.