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Dec 06, 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. - with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification
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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance 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.
Students may also choose to take courses to prepare them for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate (formerly American Humanics) which prepares students to manage nonprofit organizations.
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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Degree Requirements
Degree Total: 120.0 Credit Hours
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
36.0 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.
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
12.0 credit hours required
Free Electives
6.0 credit hours required
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