Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (Honours) - Early Childhood

HDFS majors explore how individuals develop and become resilient over time particularly within the contexts of family, school, work and society. They discover how significant relationships with parents, partners, teachers and friends can influence the ways in which we develop. HDFS majors consider how difficult environments, such as living in poverty, can make lives and relationships more challenging. Finally, they learn to appreciate the diverse ways in which individuals and families thrive and survive.

The BS in Human Development and Family Sciences can be pursued through one of four required options listed below:

Child Development (Corvallis campus only)
Early Childhood (Cascades campus only)
General (All campuses, including Ecampus)
Human Services (Corvallis and Cascades)

This option prepares students to promote lifelong development, learning, and well-being of children and families. Through a focus on the early childhood period from prenatal through age 8 years, students examine dynamics among children, families, schools, communities, and cultures that have lasting impacts throughout life. Practicum and internship experiences prepare students to work directly with children and families in preschools, Head Start programs, child care, early intervention/early childhood special education, or parent and family support. Graduates also create and implement prevention and intervention programs, and pursue graduate study in fields such as education, special education, counseling, human development and family science, psychology, sociology, and social work.