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Welcome to the

Department of Human Development and School Services

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Mission

Our faculty helps our students gather the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful educators in the 21st Century. We offer various programs, from Early Care and Early Childhood Studies to Special Education, that equip our students with the skills to become competent professionals capable of working in diverse and inclusive environments. We offer graduate studies in Early Childhood, Special Education, and School Psychology with Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Specialist certifications for those wishing to continue their education.

Vision

In the Department of Human Development and School Services (HDSS), students learn to develop healthy knowledge across cultures and lifespans and apply these skills in schools and other settings. HDSS students acquire practical knowledge and flexible thinking. They also learn to work with people and students from diverse backgrounds through their development in social and school environments.

Events Calendar


Head Start Grant

Providing Early Head Start services, including health and education, to guarantee simultaneous language development, school readiness, and self-sufficiency for families.

Research

Advancing Education research at UTRGV

MHS ACCESS 2: Accessing Mental Health Services

Providing critical mental health services to K-12 students in the Rio Grande Valley.

Student Organizations

Student organizations supporting our community.