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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

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.

Degree Requirements


Degree Total: 121.0 Credit Hours

First Year


Second Year


Fall Semester


18.0 credit hours required

Spring Semester


15.0 credit hours required

Third Year


Benchmark Checkpoint


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Fourth Year


Benchmark Checkpoint


Spring Semester - Student Teaching Residency 2


14.0 credit hours required

Benchmark Checkpoint


Note(s):


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

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