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Human Development and Family Studies Major (HDFS)
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Degree: Bachelor of Science
Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level
Available Concentrations & AOS Codes:
Birth through Kindergarten, U525
Birth through Kindergarten Teacher Licensure, U526
Child and Adolescent Development in the Family, U508
Adult Development and Aging in the Family, U510
Family Studies, U530


Requirements by Concentration


Birth through Kindergarten (B-K) Concentration


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.
Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Literature (GLT) 3
Fine Arts (GFA) 3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)

3

One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course 3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

3
Mathematics (GMT)

3

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and one additional GRD course

6

Department specifies courses for:

Natural Sciences (GNS)
Required: BIO 105 and 105L or BIO 111, and NTR 213

 
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
Required: HDF 211 and 212

6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for: 
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker
.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.


III Major and Related Area Requirements
1. Foundation Courses: HDF 211*, 212*, 250, 302, 409 or 410, 411
2. Skills and Professional Courses: HDF 350, 360, 421, HDF/SES 425, HDF 350, 360, 421, HDF/SES 435, HDF 350, 360, 421, HDF/SES 441, HDF 450 (6 sh), 452, 455, 482
3. Related Area Requirements:
BIO 105* and 105L*, or BIO 111*; CUI 516; HEA 369 or NUR 345; MUS 335; NTR 213*; PSY 121; SES 135, 240, 242, 460

*BIO 105 and 105L or BIO 111, and NTR 213 satisfy GNS; HDF 211 and 212 satisfy GSB

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Birth Through Kindergarten (B-K) Teacher Licensure Concentration


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.

Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Literature (GLT)

3

Fine Arts (GFA) 3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR) 3
One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course 3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and one additional GRD course
6

Department specifies courses for:

Mathematics (GMT)
Required: MAT 112

3

Natural Sciences (GNS)
Required: BIO 105 and 105L or BIO 111, or CHE 106 and 110 and GEO 103 or 311

7

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
Required: HDF 211 and 212
6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for: 
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker
.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.


III Major and Related Area Requirements
1. HDF Major Requirements
HDF 211*, 212*, 250, 302, 350, 360, 409 or 410, 411, 452, 455, 482

2. Related Area Requirements
BIO 105* and 105L* or BIO 111,* or CHE 106* and 110*; CED 310; GEO 103* or 311*; MAT 112*; NTR 213; PSY 121; SES 240, 460; SWK 584

3. Integrated Methods Courses
HDF/SES 425, 435, 441

4. Teacher Education Requirements
ELC 381; ESS 342; HDF 460 (12 sem hrs); LIS 120; NUR 345 or HEA 369; SES 242; CUI 516
One course to be selected from the following: MUS 335, SES 135

*MAT 112 satisfies GMT; BIO 105 and 105L or BIO 111 or CHE 106 and 110, and GEO 103 or 311 satisfy GNS; HDF 211 and 212 satisfy GSB

NOTE: To be admitted to Teacher Education, students must achieve a 2.5 overall GPA and a passing score on PRAXIS. Students are also required to be certified in First Aid and CPR prior to student teaching.

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Child and Adolescent Development in the Family Concentration


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.

Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Literature (GLT)

3

Fine Arts (GFA)

3

Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)

3

One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course 3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and one additional GRD course
6

Department specifies courses for:

Mathematics (GMT)
Required: STA 108

3

Natural Sciences (GNS)
Required: BIO 105 and 105L, and NTR 213

7

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
Required: HDF 211 and 212

6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for: 
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker
.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.


III Major and Related Area Requirements
1. Foundation Courses
HDF 211*, 212*, 302, 303, 409 or 410, 411, 421, 455

2. Skills and Professional Courses
HDF 475, 477, 499

3. Related Area Requirements
BIO 105* and 105L*; NTR 213*; PSY 121; SOC 101; STA 108*
Choose three from: HEA 260, 369; PSY 346; SOC 222, 342, 521; SWK 584.
Choose three from: CED 310; CSC 101 or ISM 110; CST 200; ENG 327; HDF 401, 452; MGT 309

*STA 108 satisfies GMT; BIO 105 and 105L and NTR 213 satisfy GNS; HDF 211 and 212 satisfy GSB

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Adult Development and Aging in the Family Concentration


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.

Students may select courses for:
Sem hrs
Literature (GLT) 3
Fine Arts (GFA) 3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)

3

One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course

3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101,
and one additional GRD course
6

Department specifies courses for:

Mathematics (GMT)
Required: STA 108
3
Natural Sciences (GNS)
Required: BIO 105 and 105L, and NTR 213
7
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
Required: HDF 211 and 212

6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for: 
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker
.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.


III Major and Related Area Requirements
1. Foundation Courses
HDF 211*, 212*, 304, 407, 409, 428, 445, 462

2. Skills and Professional Courses
HDF 475, 477, 499

3. Related Area Requirements
BIO 105* and 105L*; NTR 213*; PSY 121; SOC 101; STA 108*


Choose three from the following: HEA 260; NUR 561; PSY 506; RPT 231, 241; SOC 586; SWK 570, 580
Choose three from the following: CED 310; CSC 101 or ISM 110; CST 200 ENG 327; HDF 401; MGT 309

*STA 108 satisfies GMT; BIO 105 and 105L and NTR 213 satisfy GNS; HDF 211 and 212 satisfy GSB

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Family Studies Concentration


I General Education Core Requirements (GEC)
See complete GEC requirements and approved course listings for all categories.

Students may select courses for: Sem hrs
Literature (GLT) 3
Fine Arts (GFA) 3
Philosophical, Religious, Ethical Principles (GPR)

3

One additional GLT, GFA, or GPR course

3

Historical Perspectives on Western Culture (GHP)

Reasoning and Discourse (GRD)
ENG 101 or FMS 115 or RCO 101, and CST 105

6

Department specifies courses for:

Mathematics (GMT)
Required: STA 108
3
Natural Sciences (GNS)
Required: NTR 213 and one GNS lab course with a different departmental prefix

7

Social and Behavioral Sciences (GSB)
Required: HDF 211 and 212

6


II General Education Marker Requirements
See details and courses. It is possible to meet all GE Marker Requirements while completing the GE Core requirements or courses required by the major/concentration.

Students may select courses for the following: 
Global/Global-Nonwestern Perspectives (GL/GN)
Four (4) courses carrying GL/GN markers; at least one of which must carry the GN marker
.
One Speaking Intensive (SI) Course
In addition to this SI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second SI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Speaking Intensive.
One Writing Intensive (WI) Course
In addition to this WI Marker requirement, students must also complete a second WI course within the major. All programs have identified at least one course among their major requirements which is taught as Writing Intensive.


III Major and Related Area Requirements
1. Foundation Courses
HDF 211*, 212*, 302 or 303, 304, 409, 421, 428 or 462, 445, 465

2. Skills and Professional Courses
HDF 475, 477, 499

3. Related Area Requirements
CST 105*; NTR 213*; PSY 121; SOC 101; STA 108*

Choose three from the following: HDF 407, 462; HEA 260, 330, 347; HIS 330; PSY 346; SOC 229, 420; SWK 585. Choose three from the following: CED 310; CSC 101 or ISM 110; CST 200; ENG 327; HDF 401; MGT 309

*STA 108 satisfies GMT; NTR 213 satisfies 3 hrs of GNS; CST 105 satisfies 3 hrs of GRD; HDF 211 and 212 satisfy GSB


Electives
Electives sufficient to complete total semester hours required for degree. No more than one third may be human environmental sciences courses.

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