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Mar 29, 2024
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2015-2016 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.
Summary of Program Requirements
The Summary of Program Requirements for Developmental and Family Science is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.
Detailed Program Requirements
Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.
HDFS-BS
DVFS
120 credits
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Developmental & Family Science Core (University Foundational Learning Outcomes) (16-27 credits)
Oral Communication
select from University list
Science
select from University list
Science
select from University list
Humanities
select from University list
Behavior/Social Science
***fulfilled by
Science, Technology & Society
select from University list (IF STAT 11300 is selected for other requirements, this requirement is fulfilled)
Required Courses in Other Departments (21 credits)
Required Major Courses (31-39 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 6-12 credits)
If completing a concentration, student must complete 6 credits of HDFS Selectives.
If NOT completing a concentration, student must complete 12 credits of HDFS Selectives.
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.
Select ONE of the following:
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
OR
- Study Abroad experience - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Fourth semester of foreign language (must be same language as in “Required Courses in Other Departments” section above)
Electives 33-52 credits
When selecting electives, note that 32 credits of upper division (300/400 level) classes must be completed to meet graduation requirements.
At least 32 credits of coursework required at 300 level or higher to meet graduation requirements
120 semester credits required for Bachelor of Science degree
Optional Concentrations
Child Development Concentration (11 credits)
Family & Community Health Concentration (11 credits)
Human Health Selective List
Global Perspectives & International Cultures List
Note
*Also fulfills Humanities University Foundational Core Requirement
Fall 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
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
- HDFS Selective¹ or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Capstone Experience- Thesis or or Internship Option ² - Credit Hours: 2-6
- Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00
- Elective(s) - Credit Hours: 0-4
Spring 4th Year
- HDFS Selective¹ or Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Opt. Concentration Course or Elective - Credit Hours: 2.00
- Capstone Experience- Thesis or or Internship Option ² - Credit Hours: 2-6
- Elective - Credit Hours: 3.00
- Elective(s) - Credit Hours: 0-4
Note
Total credits needed for graduation: 120
Upper division (300 and 400 level) credits needed for graduation: 32
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.
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.
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
Expired Course
Any course without a link to its description is one that has been expired. However, this course could fulfill the degree requirement historically.
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