Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3350 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| or SOC 2010 | Introduction to Inequity and Justice | |
| ECDE 2340 | Infancy and Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECDE 2540 | Middle Childhood Development | 3 |
| ECDE 3400 | Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community | 3 |
| ECDE 4360 | Theories of Child and Family Development | 3 |
| FCS 2510 | Survey of FCS Professions | 1 |
| or INTR 2010 | Major/Career Exploration and Decision Making | |
| FCS 3460 | Personal and Family Finance and Management | 4 |
| FCS 4280 | Housing America's Families | 3 |
| or FCS 4480 | Consumer Economic Issues | |
| FCS 4980 | Internship | 3-9 |
| FN 2050 | Concepts in Human Nutrition | 3 |
| FN 3050 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle | 3 |
| or FN 4920 | Nutrition Education | |
| or FN 4911 | Community Nutrition | |
| HDFS 1050 | Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| HDFS 2400 | Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 3340 | Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | 3 |
| HDFS 3600 | Sexuality Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| HDFS 4010 | Professional Ethics and Practice in CFCS | 1 |
| HDFS 4340 | Adulthood and Aging within the Context of Family | 3 |
| HDFS 4400 | Contemporary Family Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 4450 | Issues in Work and Family Life | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT 2510 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| Select one Social Science Research Course: | 3-4 | |
| Methods and Analysis in Organizational Science | ||
| Introduction to Research in the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Qualitative Social Science Methods | ||
| Social Data Analysis | ||
| Total Hours | 69-76 | |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| HDFS 1050 | Individual and Family Development | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Mathematical Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| ECDE 2340 | Infancy and Early Childhood | 3 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Scientific Ways of Knowing Course | 4 | |
| Elective Course | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ECDE 2540 | Middle Childhood Development | 3 |
| FN 2050 | Concepts in Human Nutrition | 3 |
| FCS 2510 or INTR 2010 | Survey of FCS Professions or Major/Career Exploration and Decision Making | 1 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| HDFS 2400 | Intimate Relationships | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 2510 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| COMM 3350 OR SOC 2010 | 3 | |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| HDFS 3340 | Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | 3 |
| HDFS 3600 | Sexuality Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| ORGS 4440 OR PSYC 2180 OR SOC 4160 OR SOC 4170 | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| FCS 3460 | Personal and Family Finance and Management | 4 |
| FCS 4280 or FCS 4480 | Housing America's Families or Consumer Economic Issues | 3 |
| HDFS 4340 | Adulthood and Aging within the Context of Family | 3 |
| HDFS 4400 | Contemporary Family Relationships | 3 |
| ATD 3490 OR ATD 4490 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ECDE 3400 | Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community | 3 |
| ECDE 4360 | Theories of Child and Family Development | 3 |
| HDFS 4010 | Professional Ethics and Practice in CFCS | 1 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| HDFS 4450 | Issues in Work and Family Life | 3 |
| FN 3050 | Nutrition in the Life Cycle or Community Nutrition or Nutrition Education | 3 |
| FCS 4980 | Internship (6-9 credits) | 6 |
| Elective Course | 2 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
1. Learn and Integrate: Students completing the program will obtain knowledge in understanding individual and family development across the lifespan as well as gain practical experience via community engagement, internships, and career development and professional skill-building opportunities. With a focus on theories of human development and the qualities and factors associated with healthy relationships and strong family dynamics, this degree prepares students for multiple and varied career paths in human services, continued educational and research opportunities in graduate programs, and applied skills for improving their own and others' well-being.
2. Think and Create: Use critical thinking, problem solving, the creative process, and integrate information across disciplines to address the complex issues facing individuals and families locally, statewide, nationally, and globally.
3. Communicate: Express ideas clearly; acquire, articulate, create, and convey intended meaning using written and verbal methods of communication, and state-of-the-art technology where appropriate; use and value communication skills (listening, speaking, writing) with diverse audiences; critically read, evaluate, and communicate knowledge of; articulate the philosophy, integration and benefit of family studies and a lifespan perspective of human development.
4. Clarify Purpose and Perspective: Students will be thoughtful and sensitive to the values of others, be able to work with others with value systems different from their own; and appreciate and respect diversity.
5. Practice Citizenship: Advocate for and influence ethical family policies, value family diversity and community relationships, participate in a leadership role in student activities and organizations, adhere to and model professional and ethical standards.