Embrace your passion for helping others
Experience matters. And Oregon State University's College of Health has a legacy of more than 100 years of ensuring health and well-being for people across the lifespan — in the United States and beyond.
Taniah Johnson, a U.S. Air Force veteran, says the HDFS degree she earned online has given her "the tools to help people remove roadblocks in their lives to get them where they want to go.”
Be part of a rewarding career that empowers individuals, families and communities to survive and thrive. HDFS majors explore how individuals develop and become resilient over time — particularly within the contexts of family, school, work, community and society.
By honoring the unique experiences of individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, HDFS majors learn to engage in culturally responsive practices that promote human dignity and social justice.
This degree program is offered by OSU's College of Health and is delivered online by OSU Ecampus. The College of Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Benefits of learning online with Oregon State
- All classes are developed by OSU's world-class faculty, who are known for their research, expertise and innovation.
- Oregon State is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked among the nation's 10 best providers of online education according to U.S. News & World Report.
- OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
Get the support you need
Our goal is to help you succeed. That’s why, as an OSU Ecampus student, you’ll have access to vital resources like success coaching, library services, free online tutoring and career guidance – making your online learning experience collaborative and rewarding.
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Degree quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 180 quarter credits are equal to 120 semester credits.
† Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.
‡ You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online. View the curriculum.
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