BA in Human Development and Family Science

The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program focuses to educate students through quality instruction and experiential learning in lifespan human development and family science by fostering critical thinking and the research, communication, and career-ready skills that prepare them to become professionals in service to individuals and families.

Kendall Cade

Kendall Cade, 2025

2024 CHSS Senior of the Year | 2025 SIS Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year Award Recipient | 2025 SIS Academic Excellence Award Recipient

BA, Human Development and Family Science, minor in Nonprofit Studies

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Amelia Ayers-Underhill

Amelia Ayers-Underhill, 2023

BA in Human Development and Family Sciences, Minor in Social Work

Wit plans to pursue a Master's in Social Work, Amelia came to Mason as a transfer student and found her passion through an internship.

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Karely Carballo

Karely Carballo, 2021

BA in Human Development & Family Science with a minor in Conflict Analysis & Resolution

With the highest GPA of her graduating cohort, this outstanding student is prepared to succeed in graduate studies in order to become a school counselor.

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