The Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies pulls together world-class faculty, the resources of a major research university, and the talents of many graduate and undergraduate students to create a place where you can begin a career exploring ways to help improve the lives of individuals and families and strengthen schools and communities.

Beyond that, we think the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies is a welcoming and supportive place to study and work. Below are a few of our faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students sharing what they see as some of the strengths within our department. (Note: You will need the Flash Plugin to view these videos. You can download it here. )