Dr. Amy Bonomi represents the College of Social Science in Spartans Will campaign.

HDFS-MSU Faculty Think Tank & Coach Tom Izzo

Dr. Adrian Blow speaks on critical mental health access issues at the state capitol.

Program Introduction

Through graduate and undergraduate instruction, faculty and student research, and local, state, and national outreach activities, the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (formerly Family and Child Ecology) seeks to have a positive impact on individuals and families in the contexts of lifespan development, community, and diversity. Learn more...

Child Development graduate program at Michigan State University

Child Development
Through innovative research programs and high quality education for students, child development faculty are creating new knowledge and training the next generation of scholars and practitioners.
Couple and Family Therapy graduate program at Michigan State University

Couple and Family Therapy
The PhD specialization in Couple and Family Therapy trains scientist-practitioners and is accredited by the Commission on Marriage and Family Therapy Education.
Lifespan Human Development and Family Diversity graduate program at MSU

Lifespan Human Development and Family Diversity
This emphasis provides an opportunity for students to integrate both lifespan development and family diversity by developing a focus on the balance of individual, family, and community.
Great Plains IDEA Online Programs

Great Plains IDEA Online Degrees and Certificates
Online BA (Early Care and Education), MA (Youth Development and Family Community Services) and Graduate Certificates (Youth Development) with a positive, strength-based approach.

Couple and Family Therapy Clinic

Couple and Family Therapy Clinic: family, couple, individual, & child services. Sliding fee scale. M-Th 8-8, F 8-5. (517) 432-2272.

Child Development Lab (CDL)

MSU's Child Development Laboratories provide exemplary half day and full day preschool for the Greater Lansing Area, quality teacher training experiences, and unique research opportunities. (517) 335-1900.

Family Impact Seminars

The Family Impact Seminars are a series of seminars and briefing reports for state policymakers on timely policy issues such as the economy, welfare reform, juvenile justice and healthcare.