Counseling and Human Development (CHD)

Jay Trenhaile, Head
Department of Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 312/ Wagner Hall 369
605-688-4190 or 688-4367
e-mail: jay.trenhaile@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Associate Professor Trenhaile, Head; Professors Britzman, Davis, Harper, Muxen, Nichols; Emeritus Professor Smith, Associate Professors H. Briddick, W. Briddick, Daniels, Oscarson, Rasmussen; Assistant Professors Bates, Fellner (HEC- WR), Gillman; Instructor Graves.

Programs

The Department offers an undergraduate major in Human Development and Family Studies. The major focuses on human development, families, behavior, and relationships throughout the lifespan. Coursework, observation, and practical experience offer students the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary for careers in individual and family service settings, child/adult focused human services, and/or continued coursework in graduate school. Minors are available in Gerontology; Human Development and Family Studies; and Rehabilitation Services. The department also offers a number of graduate degrees such as Administration of Student Affairs, College Counseling, Community/Agency Counseling, Family and Consumer Sciences with a specialization in Child and Family Studies, Rehabilitation Counseling, and School Counseling.