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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

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Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with EC-6 Generalist Certification

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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with EC-6 Generalist Certification

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.

Undergraduates in Human Development and Family Studies prepare for the following teacher certifications in the State of Texas through the UH Teacher Education Program.

Students with 2.0 cumulative 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: 130.0 Credit Hours

First Year

Fall Semester

15.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1303 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1311 - Elementary Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
CHEM 1301 - Foundations of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0 (Sciences A)
HDFS 1311 - Personal Development and College Success Credit Hours: 3.0 or
HDFS 2320 - Research Methods in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0 (HDFS faculty will meet)

Spring Semester

15.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1304 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3.0
MATH 1312 - Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
BIOL 1310 - General Biology 1 Credit Hours: 3.0 (Science B)
HDFS 1300 - Development of Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3.0 (WID)

Second Year

Fall Semester

15.0 credit hours required

MATH 2311 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit Hours: 3.0 (Component Area Option/Math 3)
POLS 1336 - U.S. and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3.0
(Science C) Choose from suggested UH Core List Cr. 3.
PSYC 2350 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3.0 (Social Sciences)
Language, Philosophy & Culture Credit Hours: 3.0

Spring Semester

15.0 credit hours required

MATH 2303 - Concepts in Algebra Credit Hours: 3.0 (Math 4)
POLS 1337 - U.S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 1330 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3.0 (Science D)
MUED 2342 - Music for Children Credit Hours: 3.0 (Creative Arts)
HDFS 3300 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0

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Summer Courses

The following courses should be taken in the Summer

HDFS 2317 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3.0 (after year 1 or 2)
HDFS 3318 - Human Ecol of Adult Developmt Credit Hours: 3.0 (after year 2 or 3)

The following courses may be taken during the summer semester:

HDFS 1300 - Development of Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 2317 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3318 - Human Ecol of Adult Developmt Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4316 - Dynamics of Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3300 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
SPEC 3360 - Individuals with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3.0

Third Year

Fall Semester - Pre-Teaching

16.0 credit hours required

CUIN 3111 - Educational Technology for Elementary Teachers Credit Hours: 1.0
CUIN 3302 - Social Education Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 3316 - Prekindergarten Curriculum and Instruction Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4303 - Second Language Acquisition Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 3320 - Survey of Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3.0 **
SPEC 3360 - Individuals with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4318 - Parent-Child Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0

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Spring Semester - Developing Teaching *

18.0 credit hours required

CUIN 3317 - Kindergarten and Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4315 - Assessment of Children Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4361 - Second Language Methodology Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4375 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 3322 - Elementary Reading and Phonics Instruction Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3317 - Prenatal and Infant Developmt Credit Hours: 3.0
HLT 3303 - Health of Elementary School Child Credit Hours: 3.0 **

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Fourth Year

Fall Semester - Teaching Residency 1

18.0 credit hours required

ELED 4310 - Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4311 - Science in the Elementary School I Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4314 - Mathematics in the Elementary School I Credit Hours: 3.0
ARED 3305 - Art in Elementary Schools Credit Hours: 3.0 **
HDFS 4316 - Dynamics of Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 4311 - Student Teaching and Integrated Technology: Elementary Credit Hours: 3.0

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Spring Semester -Student Teaching Residency 2

15.0 credit hours required

CUIN 4332 - Literacy Assessment for Reading and Writing Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4312 - Science in the Elementary School II Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4315 - Mathematics in the Elementary School II Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4320 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 4312 - Student Teaching and Integrated Technology: Elementary Credit Hours: 3.0

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Note(s):

*Spring starters would take one course in previous Winter mini.

**Courses recommended but not required for HDFS-Teacher Certification Degree Plan.

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