Academics

Degree and Certificate Programs

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Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science

The B.S. in HDF prepares you for careers working with children, families, adolescents, and adults in a variety of human service and community settings.

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Early Intervention Certificate

Early intervention is a program that provides early identification, ser vices, and support to families with children from birth until age 3 who are delayed in their development, or who have a condition that puts them at risk for a developmental delay.

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PhD in Health Sciences

Health Sciences is a rapidly changing and evolving discipline, requiring highly trained, critical thinkers to solve some of society’s most important health-related problems.

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Minors in

Human Development and Family Science and Family Finance

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Graduate Certificate In Gerontology and Geriatrics

This graduate certificate program, designed for professionals who already possess a bachelor’s or advanced degree, can lead to further graduate training in a health or human service discipline at URI.

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Master of Science in Human Development and Family Science

The Master of Science degree in HDF offers a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy.

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Adding HDF as a Double Major

Did you know that the Human Development and Family Science major is an excellent option as a complementary double major with most other disciplines at URI?

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Accelerated BS to MS

The Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) program allow students to earn both degrees in just five years, by applying credits taken as an undergraduate to the graduate degree.

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Complementary Programs

Depending on their concentration and/or area of interest, HDF undergraduate students are encouraged to consider taking courses or a minor in one of the following programs, which are a natural complement to the major.

Program in Gerontology

Taking courses in gerontology will enhance your knowledge and understanding of our rapidly growing older adult population.

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Leadership Studies

The minor in leadership studies is based on a cross-disciplinary philosophy to prepare students for future leadership roles.

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Hunger Studies

A minor in this field of study prepares students for leadership roles in understanding and eradicating hunger.

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Thanatology (Death, Dying, and Bereavement)

The interdisciplinary minor in thanatology provides a basic understanding of loss, death, dying, and grief.

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