Dedicated Advisors, Internship Coordinators, and Faculty are Ready to Help
Student Support
You'll work closely with your advisor, internship coordinator, and professors to create academic plans, set goals, and gain hands-on experience. As an HDFS student, you can look forward to:
Resources Available to You
Dedicated advisors
Our advisors are ready and willing to help you:
- Adjust to life at UA and explore opportunities for getting involved on campus
- Explore interests and career options related to HDFS
- Develop meaningful goals for the future
- Create an individualized academic plan that meets personal interests, and ensures you take courses that will prepare you for your post-graduation goals
- Solve problems, get the answers to your questions, and connect you to the wide variety of resources and support services the University of Arizona offers
Knowledgeable internship coordinators
Our internship coordinator is available to help you:
- Connect with local opportunities and gain experience in HDFS career fields
- Build and diversify your resume
- Identify career options
- Prepare for your first interview
- Learn presentation skills and professional etiquette
- Explore and prepare for graduate school
Supportive faculty
Our faculty are experts in their field and truly enjoy helping students learn. They are ready to help you:
- Understand course content and achieve your academic goals
- Explore various career options related to HDFS
- Engage in research about current issues related to families, relationships, youth and more
- Consider graduate school programs and support you in the application process