Department of Human Development and Family Science

Human Development Major Graduate Programs in Human Development and Family Science

Our department publishes cutting-edge research and trains students to work with individuals of all ages. We focus on child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, family studies, marriage and family therapy, and disabilities studies.

NEWS AND STORIES SPOTLIGHT

Life Lessons

USA Today has ranked Virginia Tech as the nation’s second best for pursuing a major in human development and family studies.

The university’s human development major focuses on child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, disabilities studies, human services, and family studies. View more Human Development and Family Science stories.

Centers and Labs

Adult Day Services Child Development Center for Learning and Research Family Therapy Center Center for Family Services Children’s Emotions Lab