What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
common goal: enriching the lives of others.

A family death inspired student's career in counseling

HDFS Student Spotlight

When Courtney McChesney lost her father to colon cancer in 2012, she noticed an unmet need in her family. Her four younger siblings were having trouble coping. Watching her family struggle with the loss inspired her to pursue a degree in Human Development and Family Studies.