
To create a healthier world out there,
start here.
Find your place in the world of health and well-being.

Human Development and Family Sciences
Make a difference in the health of people and families.
Be surrounded by those who believe health is a human right

Become a champion of health equity
Our faculty and students are problem-solvers who care about the health of all people, regardless of economic means, cultures or communities.
They also think about issues affecting us across our lives, from early childhood education to living better, longer.
We’ll prepare you to dig deep into the greatest health challenges facing people in Oregon and beyond.
Are you ready? Then let’s get started!
Opportunities are here. Will you seize them?

The right path for you
Our college degree programs and public health and human sciences courses will put you on a path to the career you always wanted.
Your career possibilities are bright:
Health care occupations are expected to grow 14%
Community and social service occupations are expected to grow 11%
250,000+ public health workers are needed to meet the world’s current needs
Is a career in medicine, nursing or allied health in your future?

If you plan to attend nursing or medical school, or are interested in other health care training, such as physical therapy or occupational health, you’re in the right place!
We’ll pair you with an academic advisor to ensure you meet your health care education goals.
Your pre-med and health education path starts here.
Pre-med public health major Ammara Molvi is committed to social justice
Nursing school is next step for Logan Weeks, ’18
Emily Burney, ’18, used an international internship to prepare for med school
How will you improve your community?

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As Oregon’s first accredited College of Public Health and Human Sciences, we take on our greatest challenges to health.
We’re a full-time and part-time public college, and offer online university courses through top ranked Ecampus.