SEMO Department of Child & Family Studies

12/03/2025

⏰📖 Finals Week is approaching!

Check your Canvas pages and syllabi for exam dates, get your study plan ready, and reach out if you need support. Let’s end the semester on a high note!

11/14/2025

🌟 A big congratulations to Dr. Kuborn! 🌟
We’re proud to share that Dr. Kuborn has been published in the National Council on Family Relations book, Family Life Education: The Practice of Family Science, Second Edition.
Collaborating with Allen B. Mallory, Dr. Kuborn co-authored Chapter 9: “Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan: A Family Life Educator’s Guide.” This chapter explores meaningful approaches to understanding and teaching human sexuality through the lens of family life education.
👏 We applaud Dr. Kuborn for her dedication, and continued commitment to advancing the field of Family Science!
To learn more about this publication, please see the Family Life Education: The Practice of Family Science link under the "Research" section of our Linktree.

11/03/2025

We're headed to St. Louis! Join us for the Paying for College Workshop, a free event designed to help families make sense of financial aid, scholarships, and how to make college more affordable.

You’ll meet with college professionals, get answers to your questions, and leave with a plan that fits your family’s future. Plus, dinner’s on us!

➡️ Monday, November 17, or Tuesday, November 18

➡️ 5–7:30 p.m.

➡️ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 20 S. Sarah St., St. Louis, MO

11/03/2025

📢 Spring 2026 Priority Registration is Here!

Make sure you know when you can register for classes. Check your credit hours and find your registration date below:
🎓 Graduate Students & 90+ Hours → November 3
📘 75–89 Hours → November 4
📗 60–74 Hours → November 5
📙 45–59 Hours → November 6
📕 30–44 Hours → November 10
📒 15–29 Hours → November 11–12
📔 0–14 Hours → November 13–14
✅ Registration Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
❓ Questions? Call 573-651-2109 or email [email protected]
📅 Don’t miss your registration date—mark your calendar today!

10/23/2025

Want to make an impact in the community? Sponsor a child in need and help to make their birthday wishes come true!

WE NEED SPONSORS! Sponsor a child in need to help turn their birthday wishes into reality. Your kindness can make a lasting impact! Sign up here: https://sammyswindow.org/events/

10/23/2025

Be a sponsor today!

You have the power to make a difference in a child's life and give joy to the holidays. Sponsor a child in need to help turn their Holiday wishes into reality 🎄. Let us know how many children you’d like to be matched up with, and we’ll send you their wish list. You get to pick out the gifts and bring them to us to distribute for you. Sponsors and Families sign-up here:
👉 https://sammyswindow.org/events/

10/17/2025

🎓 Don’t just imagine your next move—make it!
Connect with faculty and grad students who are breaking ground in Education, Health, and Human Studies.
Discover graduate programs and certificates designed to sharpen your skills and expand your impact.

🍽️ Free lunch provided!
📅 November 12 | 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 UC Ballroom A
🗓️ RSVP by October 29!

✨ Explore programs in:
Applied Behavior Analysis • Counseling • Nursing • Educational Leadership • Athletic Training • Nutrition & Exercise Science • Mental Health Counseling • Teacher Leadership • Trauma & Resiliency Studies — and many more!

Take the next step in your educational journey—your future starts here. 🚀

10/17/2025

🎉 Hey Redhawks — it’s officially our Homecoming Era! ❤️🖤
Don’t miss the Fearless Block Party happening TODAY, October 17th, and the Parade and Tailgate Party happening Saturday, October 18! 🚩🎶🍔
Grab your friends, rep your Redhawk pride, and come celebrate with us — it’s going to be a weekend full of spirit, fun, and tradition. 🙌🔥
See you there! 🏈✨

10/08/2025

📚 Looking for the perfect study spot? We’ve got you covered! Whether you prefer the cozy indoors or a breath of fresh air, there are plenty of great places in and around Scully and Campus to hit the books all year long.

Here are some top picks:
🛋️ Scully First Floor Study Lounge
☕ Scully Third Floor Study Lounge
💻 EdVolution Center
🌳 Parker & Brandt Field Benches
🏛️ Scully Portico
💧 DNA Fountain Plaza
📚 Kent Library
🌳Academic Hill Hammocks
Find your vibe, settle in, and happy studying! 💡✨

10/03/2025

🎓 Hey SEMO! Thinking about adding a Minor or Certificate?
Not sure if it fits with your major? No worries—we’ve got you covered!
Check out our list of Minors & Certificates along with the degree paths they complement best. It’s a great way to boost your resume and broaden your skills!
📞 Have questions? Ready to declare?
We're here to help!
📍 Visit us in Scully 114
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Call: 573-651-2109
Take the next step in shaping your future! 💼✨

08/25/2025

The Department of Child & Family Studies is excited to welcome Professor Miranda Pfeijda to our faculty!
Pfeijda started her collegiate studies at Illinois State University and earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science. Following her bachelor’s degree, Pfeijda focused her studies on Family Processes and earned her master’s degree. She then continued working towards earning her doctorate at the University of Kentucky.
Her scholarly expertise is in Family Life Education and Sexual Identity Development. With those specialties, Pfeijda has done extensive research and has published numerous articles in the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, and the Journal of NEAFCS. Additionally, Pfeijda has a passion for teaching Family Life Education, and Contemporary Family Diversity.
Professor Pfeijda’s teaching philosophy focuses on developing students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills through experiential learning. Pfeijda believes these abilities are essential for future and current Family Science professionals so that they are equipped with knowledge on how to engage with new information, adapt to unexpected challenges, and succeed in the workforce not just in today’s age, but many years down their career.
One fun fact about Pfeijda is that she enjoys spending time outside with her wife and dog, as well as playing cozy video games, such as Stardew Valley.
Let’s give Professor Pfeijda a big warm SEMO welcome!