The field of human development and family science is dedicated to enhancing the relationships among individuals, families, communities and the environments in which they function. The educational and professional field of human development and family science take leadership in improving individual, family, and community well-being; impacting the development, delivery, and evaluation of consumer goods and services; influencing the creation of policy; and shaping societal change, thereby enhancing the human condition.

Students in Human Development and Family Science take foundation courses in content areas based upon the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) standards. In addition, students take restricted supporting courses in the program.

There are three options available:

There are also three minors available that are related to the major:

Faculty

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Whitney Craven

NTT Instructor

   205B Herrick Hall
   (406) 219-1128
   whitney.craven@montana.edu
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Wendy Morrison, MS

NTT Instructor

   318C Herrick Hall
   (406) 994-6075
   wendy.morrison@montana.edu
Kalli Decker

Kalli Decker, PhD

Assoc Professor

   115 Herrick Hall
   (406) 994-3246
   kalli.decker@montana.edu
J. Mitchell Vaterlaus
   121 Herrick Hall
   (406) 994-3229
   j.vaterlaus@montana.edu
Nicole Wanago

Nicole Wanago, PhD

Asst Professor

   222 Herrick Hall
   (406) 994-5006
   nicole.wanago@montana.edu