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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Double Major

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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Double Major

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families. HDFS graduates have a variety of opportunities available to them. Many students go on to graduate school in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Education, Medicine, and Law.

Students with a 2.0 UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Studies. Students must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” in order to use the course toward a degree in this major: HDFS 1300, HDFS 2317, and HDFS 1311 or HDFS 2320. Students who transfer one or more of these HDFS courses must file any petitions for course equivalencies. These course equivalencies must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Degree Requirements

Degree Total: 120.0 Credit Hours

UH Core Requirements

Communication

6.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1303 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
ENGL 1304 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0

Math/Reasoning

12.0 credit hours required

MATH 1310 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0 or
MATH 1311 - Elementary Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3.0
Math Reasoning
Math Reasoning
Math Reasoning

Life & Physical Sciences

6.0 credit hours required

Language, Philosophy & Culture

3.0 credit hours required

Creative Arts

3 Semester Credit Hours

American History/Government/Political Science

12.0 credit hours required

HIST 1376 - The United States To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0 or
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0 or
HIST 1379 - The United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0

Social and Behavioral Sciences

3.0 credit hours required

suggested:

HDFS 2317 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3.0

Writing in the Disciplines

3.0 credit hours required

HDFS 1300 - Development of Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3.0

Diversity in Special Populations

6.0 credit hours required

HDFS 3300 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
SPEC 3360 - Individuals with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3.0

Major Core Requirements

36.0 credit hours required

HDFS 1311 - Personal Development and College Success Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 2317 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 2320 - Research Methods in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3350 - Observation and Assessment of Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4315 - Culture and Diversity in Human Development Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4317 - Introduction to Early Childhood Development Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4318 - Parent-Child Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4319 - Advanced Early Childhood Development Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4393 - Internship in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4394 - Internship in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0 (300 hours)
HDFS Elective
HDFS Elective

Area Electives

12.0 credit hours required

Students must choose 12 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition.

Secondary Major Requirements

Minimum 30.0 credit hours required

See secondary major department for major requirements. Students with a double major cannot receive a certificate to teach.

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