The Department of Human Development and Community Health (HDCH) is a group of dedicated faculty and staff whose interests focus on well-being from early childhood through gifted performers to families and communities; by teaching, research, and outreach to the community; in the public and private sectors. All undergraduate and graduate programs in the HDCH Department operate on the premise that human well-being must be viewed as holistic, and include the following five domains of health: social, intellectual, physical, economic/financial, and emotional/spiritual. Students are prepared to work with individuals, families and/or communities to promote health and wellness.

Mission Statement

The Department of Human Development and Community Health strives to enrich human well-being through teaching, research, and outreach.

 

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Rink named co-lead of Fulbright Arctic Initiative
November 7, 2024
Rink will co-lead a group of 20 scholars from seven countries who will spend 18 months exploring key research and policy questions related to promoting Arctic security, Arctic resources, mental health and more.
Research on family dynamics to be discussed Oct 15
September 19, 2024
Vaterlaus will discuss how media, technology, the COVID-19 pandemic and inherent family strengths shape relationships within the family unit.
MSU announces provost’s lecture series lineup
August 29, 2024
Five lectures are scheduled throughout the year. Lectures will be held in the Hager Auditorium at the Museum of the Rockies. Each lecture will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a reception.
Researchers receive USDA grant for haskap study
August 27, 2024
Researchers at MSU aim to learn more about the potential health benefits of haskap berries while also learning how to best cultivate the berries to maximize those health benefits.
MSU junior receives prestigious Udall Scholarship
May 1, 2024
Keiser, an associate member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine tribe, said the scholarship will help her become a clinical psychologist. She plans to return to Fort Peck to practice.

 

 For information on undergraduate curricula, please contact the EHHD Advising Office at ehhdadvising@montana.edu or call (406) 994-4001.