Admissions Requirements
Students must declare a pre-major in Human Development and Family Studies until they have earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the requirements outlined below. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that majors have the adequate preparation necessary to successfully complete upper-division HD&FS courses, including a senior-level practicum which provides students with valuable professional training in the field of human/social services.
REQUIREMENTS |
HRs |
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| ENG 10001, 10002 | College English I, II | 6 |
| PSYC 11762 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 12050 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| *HDFS 14027 | Introduction to Human Development & Family Studies | 2 |
| *HDFS 24011 | The Family | 3 |
| *HDFS 24012 | Child Development | 3 |
| Total | 20 | |
| REQUIREMENTS | HRs | |
| I. University Orientation | ||
| US 10001 | University Orientation | 1 |
| II.Composition (6 Hours) | ||
| ENG 10001 | College English I | 3 |
| ENG 10002 | College English II | 3 |
| Choose any 6 hours; to receive credit for a language, at least 2 semesters (or one course beyond Elementary I) must be taken in the same language. Students may also choose from ASL courses. | ||
| LER | -- | 3 |
| LER | -- | 3 |
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IV. Humanities & Fine Arts (9 Hours) |
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| At least 3 hours should be taken in each college (A&S and F&PA); also, at least 3 hours in Fine Arts. | ||
| A&S LER | -- | 3 |
| LER | -- | 3 |
| FINE ARTS LER | -- | 3 |
| V. Social Science (16 Hours) | ||
| PSYC 11762 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 21211 | Psychology of Adjustment | 3 |
| SOC 12050 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 32210 | Researching Society | 3 |
| SOC 32220 | Data Analysis | 3 |
| SOC 32221 | Data Analysis Lab | 1 |
| VI. Basic Science (6 Hours) | ||
| BSCI 10001 | Human Biology | 3 |
| LER | -- | 3 |
| VII. Major Requirements | ||
| Core Requirements (32 Hours) | ||
| HDFS 14027 | Intro. to Human Development & Family Studies | 2 |
| HDFS 24011 | The Family | 3 |
| HDFS 24012 | Child Development | 3 |
| HDFS 25512 | Management of Family Resources | 3 |
| HDFS 44018 | Professional Development | 3 |
| HDFS 44020 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
| HDFS 44023 | Building Family Strengths | 3 |
| HDFS 44028 | Parent-Child Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 44029 | Family Policy | 3 |
| GERO 44030 | Adult Development & Aging |
3 |
| NUTR 23511 | Nutrition Related to Health | 3 |
| Major Electives - Select 6 Hours from Below | ||
FIN 26059 |
Personal Asset Management | 3 |
| GERO 14029 | Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| HDFS 24013 | Early Adolescence | 3 |
| HDFS 24026 | Special Topics in IFS | 3 |
| HDFS 41093 | Workshop in HDFS | 1-3 |
| HDFS 41095 | Special Topics in HDFS | 1-4 |
| HDFS 41096 | Individual Investigation | 1-3 |
| HDFS 44021 | Family Intervention | 3 |
| HDFS 44022 | Changing Roles of Men & Women | 3 |
| HDFS 44092 | Practicum in HDFS | 3-10 |
| Select One Option (24-31 Hours): | ||
| Youth Development (27 Hours) | ||
| HDFS 24013 | Early Adolescence | 3 |
| JUS 12000 | Intro to Justice Studies | 3 |
JUS 34311 |
Youth & the Justice System | 3 |
| HED 32530 | Drugs Use and Misuse | 3 |
| HED 32544 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| LEST 16000 | Foundations of Recreation & Leisure | 3 |
| LEST 26030 | Recreation Group Leadership | 3 |
| LEST 36075 | Program Planning for Leisure Services | 3 |
| ENG 32002 | Literature for Young Adults | 3 |
| Family Life Education (24-31 Hours) | ||
| COMM 20001 | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| JUS 12000 | Intro to Justice Studies | 3 |
| JUS 28003 | Family Law & Procedure | 3 |
| HED 32544 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HDFS 44021 | Family Intervention | 3 |
| HDFS 44022 | Changing Roles of Men & Women | 3 |
| HDFS 44030 | Family Life Education Methodology | 3 |
| HDFS 44093 | Practicum in HDFS | 3-10 |
| Case Management for Individuals & Families (29 Hours) | ||
HDFS 34031 |
Cultural Diversity | 3 |
HED 11590 |
Community Health | 3 |
| HED 21050 | Health Behavior and Advocacy | 3 |
| HED 34060 | Small Group Processes | 2 |
| HST 21000 | Dynamics of Helping Relationships | 3 |
| HST 21001 | Assessment of Client Needs | 3 |
| HST 21002 | Client Advocacy & Case Management | 3 |
| HST 21092 | Internthip I in HST | 3 |
| HST 21192 | Internship II in HST | 3 |
| SOC 32762 | Deviant Behavior | 3 |
