Department of Human Development and Family Science
A passion for serving people
We focus on the development of people across the life-span and strengthening human
relationships. We research, translate and apply science that makes peoples' lives better and we equip our students with the knowledge and
skills to do the same. Our faculty, students and graduates are caring, committed professionals with a passion
for serving others.

Expert faculty
Our expert faculty provide high-quality instruction to promote student success while also conducting research and programming that directly benefits Oklahoma citizens.
Meet our faculty
OSU Extension and Community Outreach
Family and Consumer Sciences
Offering resources and programming related to health, hunger, environment, finances, family breakdown, job and employment, resilience, risky behaviors, safety and more.
About us Impact Educator spotlightsPrograms and Resources
Changing lives by helping people thrive and flourish relationally, financially, civically, personally and professionally.
Active parenting Check and Balance Co-Parenting for Resilience Civic Engagement, Family and Community Policy Pathways to Success Oklahoma Caregiving Education Program