Penn State Scranton Human Development and Family Studies

05/09/2025

We are so excited about seeing our wonderful HDFS graduates walk across the stage tomorrow. They will be led by student Marshal, Jessica Reed. Congrats, Jes!

Meet Jessica Reed, Penn State Scranton's Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) student marshal, who will lead the group of HDFS grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Reed shared insights about her Penn State Scranton jo...

04/22/2025

Congrats to the students who placed in the the 2025 Penn State Scranton Research Fair & Undergraduate Exhibition:

Sky Bower and Rose Morel “The Association Between Parental Alcoholism and Adolescent Alcohol Use” - 1st place Literature Review category and Library Literacy Award!

Elisabeth Swingle- “The Association Between Parenting and Sibling Relationships” - 2nd place Literature Review category!

Kudos to all of our HDFS student who participated in fair! Good work, everyone!

Over 100 students showcased their research at Penn State Scranton’s 2025 Undergraduate Research Fair and Exhibition, held at the campus earlier this month. Students from a variety of academic disciplines participated in poster exhibits, panel discussions and presentations and artistic projects, wi...

03/27/2025

There are endless possibilities you can achieve with an HDFS degree!🧠

We are so proud of HDFS alumna Emily Pinto and wish her all the best as she launches her new venture, Steam Town Studio!

Alumna Emily Pinto credits her experience at Penn State Scranton, where she earned a bachelor's degree in human development and family studies, with giving her the tools she needed to open her own business.

02/05/2025

We now have a degree option for aspiring health professionals, too!

A degree in Human Development and Family Studies opens doors to a wide range of careers. Our graduates excel in fields such as counseling, social work, community outreach, and family services. Discover ways you can make an impact. ✅https://scranton.psu.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors/hdfs/careers

01/25/2025

We are so proud of HDFS student Franny Orellana who won this year’s campus diversity award! What an inspiration! Slay, Franny! 🥇

01/20/2025

Do you want to work with people? Then check us out. You can do so much with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies!

Human Development and Family Studies focuses on the study of human development, relationships, and family well-being. Explore your options and build your future with an HDFS degree! https://scranton.psu.edu/academics/degrees/bachelors/hdfs

01/10/2025

We’re proud of you, Ralph!

A great job, if you’re up to it

12/29/2024

Congrats to our 2024 honors inductees!

12/25/2024

06/25/2024

Check out Penn State Scranton HDFS faculty featured in the media!

Associate Professor of HDFS Ray Petren shared his expert insights in a featured article on WalletHub. Dive into the discussion on changing parental roles and work-life balance.

Check out the article now!
https://wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-working-dads/13458 =Ray_Petren

04/28/2024

Dr Raymond Petren, Associate Professor of HDFS at Penn State Scranton received the 2024 Faculty Award for Scholarship. Shown with his wife Sarah and son Stanley. Congratulations!

04/28/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Penn State Scranton HDFS award recipient Alison Marshman. Kudos!