Administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Leading to the degree bachelor of science.
Total credits required: 120. The human development and family studies curriculum leads to employment opportunities in the helping professions working with children, adults, and families in a variety of public and private human service agencies and organizations. Students select one option within the major: child program, youth program, or adult and family program.
A minor in human development and family studies is available; see requirements under Human Development and Family Studies, Undergraduate programs.
The following requirements are for the HD FS major by option.
Child Programs Option
Human Development and Family Studies Core: 19-20 credits
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HD FS 418B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HD FS 449 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HD FS 491 | Internship | 8-9 |
| Total Credits | 19-20 | |
Child, Adult, and Family Services Core: 15 credits
| HD FS 183 | Personal Finance in Early Adulthood | 1 |
| HD FS 218 | Professional Orientation and Service Learning | 2 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD FS 486 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Child Programs Option: 21 credits
| HD FS 224 | Development in Young Children: Birth through Age 8 | 3 |
| HD FS 240 | Literature for Children | 3 |
| HD FS 342 | Guidance and Group Management in Early Childhood | 3 |
| HD FS 344 | Programming for Children in Early Care and Education | 4 |
| H S 105 | First Aid and Emergency Care | 2 |
| SP ED 250 | Education of the Exceptional Learner in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Consumer Issues | ||
| Family Communications and Relationships | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Housing and Services for Families and Children | ||
| Death as a Part of Living | ||
HD FS 387X | Applying Evidence Based Practices in Human Services | |
| Family Interaction Dynamics | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
HD FS Orientation: 1 credit
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 1 | |
Communications and Library: 13 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Proposal and Report Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 10-11 credits
| Biology Course | 3 | |
| STAT 101 | Principles of Statistics | 4 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Literacy and Applications | ||
| Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | ||
| Total Credits | 10-11 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved social sciences courses
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved humanities courses
Electives: 24-26 credits
Total credits: 120 credits
U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students fulfill the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement by choosing three credits of coursework from each of the university-approved lists.
Youth Programs Option
Human Development and Family Studies Core: 19-20 credits
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HD FS 418B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HD FS 449 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HD FS 491 | Internship | 8-9 |
| Total Credits | 19-20 | |
Child, Adult, and Family Services Core: 15 credits
| HD FS 183 | Personal Finance in Early Adulthood | 1 |
| HD FS 218 | Professional Orientation and Service Learning | 2 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD FS 486 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Youth Programs Option: 21 credits
| HD FS 226 | Development and Guidance in Middle Childhood | 3 |
| HD FS 227 | Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood | 3 |
| HD FS 270 | Family Communications and Relationships | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HD FS 479 | Family Interaction Dynamics | 3 |
| SP ED 250 | Education of the Exceptional Learner in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| or HD FS 360 | Housing and Services for Families and Children | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Consumer Issues | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Death as a Part of Living | ||
HD FS 387X | Applying Evidence Based Practices in Human Services | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
HD FS Orientation: 1 credit
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 1 | |
Communications and Library: 13 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Proposal and Report Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 10-11 credits
| Biology Course | 3 | |
| STAT 101 | Principles of Statistics | 4 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Literacy and Applications | ||
| Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | ||
| Total Credits | 10-11 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved social sciences courses
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved humanities courses
Electives: 24-26 credits
Total credits: 120 credits
U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students fulfill the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement by choosing three credits of coursework from each of the university-approved lists.
Adult and Family Programs Option
Human Development and Family Studies Core: 19-20 credits
| HD FS 102 | Individual and Family Development, Health, and Well-being | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies | 3 |
| HD FS 418B | Professional Practice Reflection/Discussion: Internships | 2 |
| HD FS 449 | Program Evaluation and Proposal Writing | 3 |
| HD FS 491 | Internship | 8-9 |
| Total Credits | 19-20 | |
Child, Adult, and Family Services Core: 15 credits
| HD FS 183 | Personal Finance in Early Adulthood | 1 |
| HD FS 218 | Professional Orientation and Service Learning | 2 |
| HD FS 249 | Parenting and Family Diversity Issues | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | Abuse and Illness in Families | 3 |
| HD FS 395 | Children, Families, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD FS 486 | Administration of Human Services Programs | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Adult and Family Programs Option: 21 credits
| HD FS 234 | Adult Development | 3 |
| HD FS 270 | Family Communications and Relationships | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HD FS 377 | Aging and the Family | 3 |
| HD FS 479 | Family Interaction Dynamics | 3 |
| HD FS 360 | Housing and Services for Families and Children | 3 |
| or HD FS 463 | Environments for the Aging | |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Consumer Issues | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Household Finance and Policy | ||
| Death as a Part of Living | ||
| Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits | ||
HD FS 387X | Applying Evidence Based Practices in Human Services | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
HD FS Orientation: 1 credit
| HD FS 110 | Freshman Learning Community Orientation | 1 |
| or HD FS 111 | New Transfer Student Seminar | |
| Total Credits | 1 | |
Communications and Library: 13 credits
| ENGL 150 | Critical Thinking and Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | Written, Oral, Visual, and Electronic Composition | 3 |
| LIB 160 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Conflict Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Business Communication | ||
| Proposal and Report Writing | ||
| Technical Communication | ||
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Natural Sciences and Mathematical Disciplines: 10-11 credits
| Biology Course | 3 | |
| STAT 101 | Principles of Statistics | 4 |
| One of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Computer Literacy and Applications | ||
| Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | ||
| Total Credits | 10-11 | |
Social Sciences: 9 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved social sciences courses
Humanities: 6 credits
Select from HD FS list of approved humanities courses
Electives: 24-26 credits
Total credits: 120 credits
U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement: Students fulfill the U.S. Diversity and International Perspectives Requirement by choosing three credits of coursework from each of the university-approved lists.
The courses listed in this section are approved general education course options for this major.
Social Sciences: 9 credits. Coursework designed to help students develop an understanding of the principal methods of studying human behavior and an understanding of the structure and functioning of institutions.
| AESHM 421 | Developing Global Leadership: Maximizing Human Potential | 3 |
| AF AM 330 | Ethnic and Race Relations | 3 |
| A M D 165 | Dress, Appearance, and Diversity in Society | 3 |
| A M D 362 | Cultural Perspectives of Dress | 3 |
| A M D 467 | Consumer Studies in Apparel and Fashion Products | 3 |
| AM IN 310 | Contemporary Topics in American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AM IN 315 | Archaeology of North America | 3 |
| AM IN 322 | Peoples and Cultures of Native North America | 3 |
| Anthropology (ANTHR) - except 202 | ||
| Economics (ECON) | ||
| FS HN 342 | World Food Issues: Past and Present | 3 |
| INTST 235 | Introduction to International Studies | 3 |
| LING 219 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| LING 275 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| LING 471 | Language and Reading Development in Children | 3 |
| Political Science (POL S) | ||
| Psychology (PSYCH) - except 131 | ||
| Sociology (SOC), including Criminal Justice (C J) | ||
| WGS 201 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGS 203 | Introduction to Lesbian Studies | 3 |
| WGS 301 | International Perspectives on Women and Gender | 3 |
| WGS 320 | Ecofeminism | 3 |
| WGS 327 | Sex and Gender in Society | 3 |
| WGS 328 | Sociology of Masculinities and Manhood | 3 |
| WGS 346 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| WGS 350 | Women of Color in the U.S | 3 |
| WGS 385 | Women in Politics | 3 |
Humanities: 6 credits. Coursework designed to assist students to develop an understanding of human cultural heritage and history, and an appreciation of reasoning and the aesthetic value of human creativity.
| AESHM 342 | Aesthetics of Consumer Experience | 3 |
| AF AM 201 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| AF AM 334 | Africana Religions | 3 |
| AF AM 347 | Studies in African American Literature | 3 |
| AF AM 353 | History of African Americans I | 3 |
| AF AM 354 | History of African Americans II | 3 |
| A M D 257 | Museum Studies | 3 |
| A M D 354 | History of European and North American Dress | 3 |
| A M D 356 | History of Twentieth Century Fashion | 3 |
| AM IN 210 | Introduction to American Indian Studies | 3 |
| AM IN 240 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| AM IN 346 | American Indian Literature | 3 |
| ARCH 221 | History of Pre-Modern Architecture | 3 |
| ARCH 420 | Topics in American Architecture | 3 |
| Art History (ART H) | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Classical Studies (CL ST) | ||
| CMDIS 286 | Communicating with the Deaf | 3 |
| DANCE 270 | Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| DANCE 360 | History and Philosophy of Dance | 3 |
| DSN S 183 | Design in Context | 3 |
| ENGL 201 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 225 | Survey of British Literature to 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 226 | Survey of British Literature since 1800 | 3 |
| ENGL 227 | Survey of American Literature to 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 228 | Survey of American Literature since 1865 | 3 |
| ENGL 237 | Survey of Film History | 3 |
| ENGL 240 | Introduction to American Indian Literature | 3 |
| History (HIST) | ||
| HSP M 260 | Global Tourism Management | 3 |
| MUSIC 102 | Introduction to Music Listening | 3 |
| MUSIC 302 | Masterpieces of Music and Art in Western Culture. | 3 |
| MUSIC 304 | History of American Rock 'n' Roll | 3 |
| MUSIC 383 | History of Music I | 3 |
| MUSIC 384 | History of Music II | 3 |
| Philosophy (PHIL) | ||
| Religious Studies (RELIG) | ||
| THTRE 106 | Introduction to the Performing Arts | 3 |
| THTRE 110 | Theatre and Society | 3 |
| THTRE 465 | Theatre History: Ancient to 19th Century | 3 |
| THTRE 466 | Theatre History: 19th Century to Present | 3 |
| WGS 201 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| WGS 336 | Religion and Gender | 3 |
| WGS 338 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| WGS 340 | Women's Literature | 3 |
| WGS 345 | Women and Literature: Selected Topics | 3 |
| WGS 370 | Studies in English Translation | 3 |
| WGS 374 | Sex, Gender, and Culture in the Ancient Mediterranean World | 3 |
| World Languages and Cultures (ARABC, CHIN, FRNCH, GER, GREEK, RUS, SPAN) | ||
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.-child program option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | HD FS 183 | 1 |
| HD FS 110 or 111 | 1 | HD FS 240 | 3 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | SP ED 250 | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | COM S 103 or 113 | 3-4 |
| PSYCH 131 (recommended elective) | 1 | Social Sciences Course*** | 3 |
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | Elective*** | 3 |
| Social Sciences Course*** | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 250 | 3 | SP CM 212, COMST 211, or COMST 218 | 3 |
| STAT 101 | 4 | HD FS 249 | 3 |
| HD FS 224 | 3 | Elective* | 3 |
| HD FS 218 | 2 | Social Sciences Course*** | 3 |
| Biology | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 342 | 3 | HD FS 344 | 4 |
| HD FS 360, 239, 270, 283, 373, 479, or HD FS 387X | 3 | HD FS 395 | 3 |
| HD FS 367 | 3 | H S 105 | 2 |
| HD FS 369 | 3 | Electives* | 6 |
| Elective* | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 418B | 2 | HD FS 491^ | 8-9 |
| HD FS 449 | 3 | Electives* | 4 |
| HD FS 486 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 302, 309, or 314 | 3 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| 17 | 12-13 | ||
| * | Total number of electives will vary. A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate. |
| *** | See HD FS General Education Selections sheet. |
| ^ | HD FS 418B is prerequisite to HD FS 491 Internship, and requires junior classification. |
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.-youth program option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | HD FS 183 | 1 |
| HD FS 110 or 111 | 1 | COM S 103 or 113 | 3-4 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | Humanities Course | 3 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | Social Sciences Course*** | 3 |
| PSYCH 131 (recommended elective) | 1 | Electives* | 4 |
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences Course*** | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| ENGL 250 | 3 | SP CM 212, COMST 211, or COMST 218 | 3 |
| HD FS 218 | 2 | HD FS 227 | 3 |
| HD FS 226 | 3 | HD FS 276 | 3 |
| HD FS 270 | 3 | STAT 101 | 4 |
| Elective* | 2 | Social Sciences Course*** | 3 |
| Biology | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 369 | 3 | HD FS 367 | 3 |
| HD FS 249 | 3 | HD FS 395 | 3 |
| HD FS 360 or SP ED 250 | 3 | HD FS 479 | 3 |
| HD FS 239, 283, 373, or 387X | 3 | Electives* | 6 |
| Elective* | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 418B | 2 | HD FS 491^ | 8-9 |
| HD FS 449 | 3 | Electives* | 6 |
| HD FS 486 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 302, 309, or 314 | 3 | ||
| Electives* | 4 | ||
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| * | Total number of electives will vary. A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate |
| *** | See HD FS General Education Selections sheet |
| ^ | HD FS 418B is prerequisite to HD FS 491 Internship, and requires junior classification. |
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.-adult and family program option
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 102 | 3 | COM S 103 or 113 | 3-4 |
| HD FS 110 or 111 | 1 | HD FS 183 | 1 |
| LIB 160 | 1 | Social Sciences Courses*** | 6 |
| ENGL 150 | 3 | Electives | 6 |
| PSYCH 131 (recommended elective) | 1 | ||
| RELIG 205 (Humanities course) | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences Course*** | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16-17 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 270 | 3 | SP CM 212, COMST 211, or COMST 218 | 3 |
| HD FS 276 | 3 | HD FS 234 | 3 |
| ENGL 250 | 3 | HD FS 218 | 2 |
| STAT 101 | 4 | HD FS 249 | 3 |
| Biology | 3 | Humanities*** | 3 |
| Elective* | 1 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Junior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 360 (replace with elective if plan to take HD FS 463 in Spring) | 3 | HD FS 367 | 3 |
| HD FS 369 | 3 | HD FS 395 | 3 |
| HD FS 377 | 3 | HD FS 463 (replace with elective if HD FS 360 taken in Fall) | 3 |
| HD FS 239, 283, 341, 373, 378, or 387X | 3 | HD FS 479 | 3 |
| Electives* | 3 | Electives* | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| HD FS 418B | 2 | HD FS 491^ | 8-9 |
| HD FS 449 | 3 | Electives* | 5 |
| HD FS 486 | 3 | ||
| ENGL 302, 309, or 314 | 3 | ||
| Electives* | 3 | ||
| 14 | 13-14 | ||
| * | Total number of electives will vary. A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate. |
| *** | See HD FS General Education Selections sheet |
| ^ | HD FS 418B is prerequisite to HD FS 491 Internship, and requires junior classification. |