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Mar 28, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Developmental and Family Science, BS
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About the Program
The Developmental and Family Science curriculum allows students to take an interdisciplinary approach to studying families and human development across the lifespan. Students receive a broad education in human development and family studies, with many opportunities for specialization, including optional concentrations in child development or family and community health. The major culminates in a capstone experience, designed by the student from among three choices: an internship, a research thesis, or a study abroad experience. This degree will prepare you to work with families in the contexts of schools and communities or for you to pursue an advanced academic degree.
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Degree Requirements
120 Credits Required
Major Requirements (25 - 39 credits)
Advanced Content Courses Selective - Select 6 credits
NOTE: Courses may not be double-counted to fulfill both this requirement and a concentration requirement. HDFS Selectives - Select 0 - 12 credits
If NOT completing a concentration, student must complete 12 credits of HDFS Selectives.
If completing a concentration, student must complete 6 credits of HDFS Selectives.
If completing two concentrations, no HDFS Selectives are required.
Courses may not be double-counted to fulfill both this requirement and a concentration or capstone requirement.
- HDFS course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- HDFS course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- HDFS course - Credit Hours: 3.00
- HDFS course - Credit Hours: 3.00
Capstone Experience - 6 - 8 credits
Students must propose their capstone plan and receive Undergraduate Committee (Capstone Subcommittee) approval. All capstones must be clearly relevant to the major.
If the student is completing a concentration, the capstone experience must have a clear connection to the student’s designated concentration. If a student chooses to complete more than one concentration, the capstone experience must have a clear connection to all of the student’s designated concentrations.
Select ONE of the following three options:
Thesis Option
Must have completed statistics requirement and HDFS 34600 before beginning thesis capstone.
The six credits of HDFS 49100 must be completed across two consecutive semesters.
Internship Option
Study Abroad Option
- Study Abroad experience* - Credit Hours: 6.00
OR
- Study Abroad experience* - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Select additional course from Global Perpectives & International Cultures List - Credit Hours: 3.00
OR
- Study Abroad experience* - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Fourth semester of foreign language (must be same language as in “Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements” section) - Credit Hours: 3.00
*To count toward the capstone experience, a study abroad experience must involve a minimum of 18 days abroad.
Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (41 - 47 credits)
Electives (34 - 54 credits)
When selecting electives, note that 32 credits of upper division (30000/40000 level) classes must be completed to meet graduation requirements.
Optional Concentrations
Please note that to complete a concentration, your required capstone experience (above) must also be related to the concentration(s).
Child Development Concentration - CHLV (12 credits) Family & Community Health Concentration - FCHL (11 credits) Human Health Selective List
Global Perspectives & International Cultures List
Note
*Also fulfills Humanities University Foundational Core Requirement University Core Requirements
Prerequisite Information:
For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.
Fall 3rd Year
- HDFS Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- CORE: Science, Technology, & Society - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Spring 3rd Year
- HDFS Selective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
Fall 4th Year
- Capstone Experience- Thesis, Study Abroad or Internship Option ² - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
- HDFS Selective¹ or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00
- Elective(s) - Credit Hours: 0.00 - 4.00
Spring 4th Year
- Capstone Experience- Thesis, Study Abroad or Internship Option ² - Credit Hours: 2.00 - 6.00
- HDFS Selective¹ or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00
- Elective(s) - Credit Hours: 0.00 - 4.00
Notes
At least 32 credits of coursework required at 30000 level or higher to meet graduation requirements.
¹ If not doing an optional concentration, students must complete 12 hours of HDFS Selectives.
² There is also a Study Abroad Capstone Experience option. Courses and credit hours are dependent upon the Capstone Experience that you choose. Please see your academic advisor for further information.
Foreign Language Courses
Foreign Language proficiency requirements vary by program. For acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor:
American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, (ancient) Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Critical Course
The ♦ course is considered critical. A Critical Course is one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major.
Disclaimer
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
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