Requirements for the Bachelor of Science 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 Science 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 Science degree.
- The following requirements for the major:
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All of the following courses (46 credits): |
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HDFS |
145 |
The Individual, Couples and Families |
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 |
3 |
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HDFS |
414 |
Parenting |
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 Resource 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 Development and Family Studies |
3 |
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HDFS |
493 |
Internship |
6 |
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Complete 12 credits in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses from the following list of courses: Fulfillment of this requirement also meets the College of Social Science STEM Graduation Requirement for Bachelor of Science Degree. Courses used to fulfill the STEM requirement may not be used to satisfy any other requirement.
| ANP |
206 |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology |
3 |
| ANTR |
350 |
Human Gross Anatomy for Pre-Health Professionals |
3 |
| BMB |
200 |
Introduction to Biochemistry |
4 |
| BS |
161 |
Cell and Molecular Biology |
3 |
| CEM |
141 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| CEM |
143 |
Survey of Organic Chemistry |
3 |
| CEM |
251 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
| CSUS |
200 |
Introduction to Sustainability |
3 |
| ENT |
205 |
Pests, Society and Environment |
3 |
| EPI |
390 |
Disease in Society: Introduction to Epidemiology and Public Health |
4 |
| GEO |
203 |
Introduction to Meteorology |
3 |
| GEO |
206 |
Physical Geography |
3 |
| HNF |
150 |
Introduction to Human Nutrition |
3 |
| LB |
270 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
| MMG |
201 |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
3 |
| MMG |
301 |
Introductory Microbiology |
3 |
| MTH |
124 |
Survey of Calculus I |
3 |
| MTH |
132 |
Calculus I |
3 |
| NUR |
300 |
Pathophysiology |
4 |
| PHM |
350 |
Introduction to Human Pharmacology |
3 |
| PSL |
250 |
Introductory Physiology |
4 |
| PSL |
310 |
Physiology for Pre-Health Professionals |
4 |
| STT |
200 |
Statistical Methods |
3 |