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Oct 09, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.
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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.
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.
All entering students must declare as a Pre-HDFS major and will work with an academic advisor to follow an informational plan leading to successful completion of program requirements. Following successful completion of pre-major requirements , students with a 2.0 cumulative UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Studies.
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Communication
6.0 credit hours required
Math/Reasoning
12.0 credit hours required
Life & Physical Sciences
6.0 credit hours required
Language, Philosophy & Culture
3.0 credit hours required
Creative Arts
3.0 credit hours required
American History/Government/Political Science
12.0 credit hours required
Social and Behavioral Sciences
3.0 credit hours required
suggested:
Writing in the Disciplines
3.0 credit hours required
Diversity in Special Populations
6.0 credit hours required
Major Core Requirements
39.0 credit hours required
Area Electives
15.0 credit hours required
Students must choose 15 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition.
Minor/Specialization
Minimum of 15.0 credit hours required
Recommendations: Modern Language, Psychology, Health, Interpersonal Communication, Asian-American Studies
Note(s):
*Approved Computer Literacy Options: COSC 1300 (Intro to Computing), MIS 3300 (Intro to Computers & MIS), ITEC 1301 (Intro to Computer Application Technology) Total Hours for Degree: 120+
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