Student opportunities through HDFS
At Messiah University, you'll find plenty of ways to participate in leadership roles, network as a young professional, hone your academic skills, and link what you're learning in the classroom with hands-on experience and enrichment opportunities.
Leadership Roles
On this page you will find detailed information about MCFR (Messiah Council on Family Relations); Open Houses and the Diplomat Program; and EAMU (Education Association of Messiah University).
Professional Development
On this page you will find detailed information about Faculty Research Projects; Opportunities to attend local, regional and national conferences; Co-leading Family Life Education (FLE) Programs with faculty members; The Smith Scholar Internship; Boyer Scholar Information; Faculty Assistant Work-study Opportunities; Internship & Practica; Independent Study; and Study Abroad Options.
Faith Development
My time here at Messiah has been invaluable. My learning experience here is ingrained with faith in a way that teaches me to consider my career aspirations in light of the life of Jesus and the principles his life teaches. I know that, without the direction of my professors and their intentional efforts to foster faith in the classroom, I would not have developed into the person I am today. I am so thankful that my department has integrated these faith practices into learning because I now feel better equipped to go into the work force with the skills and assurance to boldly incorporate my faith into practice in appropriate and applicable ways. I am confident that this ability could not have been acquired in such a strong way at many other institutions. Allison Schillinger (HDFS '20)
Honors and Awards
On this page you will find detailed information about our Departmental Honors Projects; the Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities awards; the Dr. Dorothy J. Gish Women in Leadership Award; Student Poster Awards; the HDFS Student Professional Development Endowment Fund; and the Outstanding Student Awards (for Graduating Seniors).
Social and Professional Networking
On this page you will find detailed information about MCFR (Messiah Council on Family Relations); Department and MCFR Activities; Conference Attendance; and Family Science Professionals in the World Panel Discussions.