Human Development and Family Studies | College of Human Environmental Sciences | University of Missouri

HDFS focuses on lifespan human development and families in a variety of relational, social, and cultural contexts.

Faculty conduct basic and applied research, with a unique investment in the application of new knowledge to issues facing individuals and families.

Tyler Jamison, Doctoral Candidate, is pictured accepting her award from Dr. Pamela Benoit for the 2008 Donald K. Anderson Teaching Assistant Award. Tyler was awarded for her successful performance in the classroom, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and mentoring of peers and undergraduates and was 1 of only 2 TAs, among well over 1,000 on campus, to win this award.