Experiential Learning Opportunities For Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS) Students
Click on a topic below for links to experiential learning opportunities and support resources.
Undergraduate Research
One of the most in-depth experiential opportunities available to HDFS students is
independent research within a faculty member’s research group.
- On-campus Opportunities
HDFS students participate in research on-campus during the academic year and in the summer. Funding may exist to support your research; deadlines for funding vary depending on the fellowship/stipend.
Department of HDFS list of faculty research areas
HDFS Applied or Research Practicum
HDFS Faculty Research Interests
EUREKA - a searchable database of opportunities and faculty research interests at UT
- Off-campus Opportunities
These programs often take place over 8-10 weeks in the summer and many times include a stipend and housing/travel support. They are competitive and require an application. Application deadlines and requirements vary, but are usually due in January or February and require at least one recommendation.
National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) list of summer programs
Pathways to Sciences list of summer programs in Social Sciences
HDFS Research (Unversity of Houston)
Research Opportunities (PennState)
- Resources for Getting Involved and Funding a Research Experience
CNS Strategies for Getting Involved in Undergraduate Research
CNS Summer Research Opportunities Resources
CNS Funding for Undergraduate Research
Internships
The purpose of an internship is to gain valuable skills and experience, explore and refine your career interests, and network with professionals in your field. Also, internships allow you to apply concepts you have learned in the classroom in a real-world, work environment.
CNS Career Services is your college resource for career exploration and internships.
The College of Natural Sciences offers weekly drop-in advising/consultation each week in Painter Hall 3.04 for students who would like to discuss strategies for getting involved in experiential learning activities and connecting with CNS and campus resources. The list below is a sample of opportunities and is not exhaustive.
- Opportunities
HDFS Applied or Research Practicum
CNS Career Services Search Tools for Jobs and Internships
HireUTexas
Experience Beyond the Classroom
Helping Hand Home
- Resources
CNS Career Services Guide for Human Development & Family Sciences
CNS Course Credit Options for Internships
Study Abroad
Entrepreneurship
CNS students can engage in entrepreneurial activities both in and out of the classroom. The College of Natural Sciences offers weekly drop-in advising/consultation for CNS students seeking opportunities.
CNS Inventors Program
Startup Science
Bridging Disciplines Programs - Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Resources Across Campus
Other Activities
Science Sprints
If you're interested in "doing science" and are looking for a shorter-term way to be involved, try out a Science Sprint! Science Sprints are one-day intensive, fun events bringing interdisciplinary teams of 10-25 undergraduates together to work on a meaningful science problem. All CNS majors are welcome.
Science Sprint Topics and Registration Information
