Program:
Human Development and Family Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Program Code:
HMDEVF_BA1 Human Devel and Family Studies
Award Type:
Human Devel and Family Studies
College:
College of Social Science
Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs:
Department:
Human Development and Family Studies
Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs:
Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:
Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
College of Social Science
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Undergraduate Programs
Human Development and Family Studies - Bachelor of Arts
Graduates will be committed to improving the health and well-being of diverse individuals and families across the lifespan through research, teaching, and professional practice. Recognizing, understanding and addressing the central role of diversity and interdependence among families and communities is a core value of graduates. Students gain knowledge of basic research and the application of research to improving the lives of individuals in the context of the family, the community, and policy. Practical experience in real-world settings is incorporated into the degree program. Students are prepared to work in community and governmental agencies and organizations that provide human services within changing societies and serve children, youth, and families. Upon graduation, students may apply for provisional certification as a Family Life Educator and with additional work experience they can earn full certification.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Development and Family Studies
- The University requirements for the bachelor’s degree as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Development and Family Studies.
The University’s Tier II writing requirement for the Human Development and Family Studies major is met by completing Human Development and Family Studies 345. This course is referenced in item 3. below.
- The requirements of the College of Social Science for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
- The following requirements for the major.
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a. |
All of the following courses (46 credits): |
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HDFS |
145 |
The Individual, Marriage, and the Family
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3
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HDFS |
225 |
Lifespan Human Development in the Family |
3
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HDFS |
270 |
Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies |
4
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HDFS |
345 |
Principles of Family Studies (W) |
3
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HDFS |
414 |
Parenting |
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3
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HDFS |
442 |
Ethnic Families in America |
3
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HDFS |
444 |
Interpersonal Relationships in the Family |
3
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HDFS |
445 |
Human Sexuality |
3
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HDFS |
447 |
Management of Human Service Programs |
3
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HDFS |
448 |
Child and Family Policy |
3
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HDFS |
454 |
Family Financial Management |
3
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HDFS |
472 |
Evaluation of Human Service Programs |
3
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HDFS |
481 |
Research and Quantitative Methods in Human |
3 |
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Development and Family Studies |
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HDFS |
493 |
Internship |
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6 |