Counseling and Human Development (CHRD, GERO, HDFS, REHS)

Jay Trenhaile, Head
Department of Counseling and Human Development
Wenona Hall 312/ Wagner Hall 369
605-688-4190 or 688-4321
e-mail: jay.trenhaile@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/chd/

Faculty

Professor Trenhaile, Head; Professors Britzman, Davis, Harper, Muxen, Nichols; Emeritus Professor Smith, Associate Professors H. Briddick, W. Briddick, Daniels, Oscarson; Assistant Professors Bates, Fellner, Kang, Letcher, and Instructor Graves.

Programs

The Department of Counseling and Human Development (CHD) is part of the College of Education and Human Sciences and comprised of the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program and the nationally-accredited Counseling and Human Resource Development (CHRD) program. Students within both programs study the individual, group, and family throughout the lifespan and are prepared to enter helping professions. The mission of the department is to provide high quality educational programs to learners who will work in human science fields, and to generate knowledge of human behavior, cognition, and interaction.

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 Master of Education in Counseling and Human Resource Development, a Master of Science in Education and Human Sciences, and a Master of Science in Counseling and Human Resource Development. Graduate degree specializations include Adult Development in the Workplace, Family and Community Services, College Counseling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, and Administration of Student Affairs.

The Department of Counseling and Human Development is one of the few public university departments in South Dakota that delivers programs at the main campus in Brookings, at the University Centers in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, and on-line. In addition to the academic programs, CHD a number of field specialists across the state who provide another level of teaching and training to the citizens of South Dakota. See the graduate catalog for additional information about the programs or http://www.sdstate.edu/chd/index.cfm