Minor in Human Development and Family Science
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A minor in Human Development and Family Science is ideal for students interested in understanding how people grow, change, and relate to one another across the lifespan. It prepares students for careers in counseling, education, nursing, psychology, social work, or other related fields that involve developmental and relational expertise.
Program Overview
The Human Development and Family Science minor provides students with a foundational understanding of human development and family dynamics – an ideal way to boost your resume if you are majoring in education, nursing, psychology, social work, or other related fields. It’s a great way to stand out in the job market and expand your skills in communication, relational support, and lifespan development.
This minor complements a wide range of majors and offers practical skills applicable to careers in counseling, education, healthcare, community outreach, and human services. Through transdisciplinary coursework and hands-on learning, the minor prepares students for a variety of opportunities in fields that support individual and family well-being. Please reach out to CAFEadvising@uky.edu if you have questions about this program.
How to Add this Minor
Prospective students: Minors are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this minor in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Through this minor, students gain a comprehensive understanding of how individuals develop from infancy to adulthood and how family systems influence personal growth and relationships. You’ll build skills in communication, relational analysis, and developmental theory, while exploring how social, cultural, and economic factors shape human experiences. The minor emphasizes evidence-based approaches and prepares students to work effectively with populations of varying backgrounds in supportive and service-oriented roles.
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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Undergraduate degree-seeking students have access to a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and student loans, designed to make education more affordable.
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