Oct 05, 2024

2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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.

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

3.0 credit hours required

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

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

Major Core Requirements

36.0 credit hours required

HDFS 1311 - Development of Self-Regulated Learning 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 Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4315 - Culture and Diversity in Human Development Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4318 - Human Ecol of Parenting 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 (480 hours)
HDFS Elective
HDFS Elective
HDFS Elective
Health Elective

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

SOC 3318 - Introduction to Social Work Credit Hours: 3.0
SOCW 3330 - Nonprofit Financial Management Credit Hours: 3.0
SOCW 3354 - Nonprofit Management Credit Hours: 3.0
MARK 3336 - Introduction to Marketing Credit Hours: 3.0 or
COMM 3368 - Principles of Public Relations Credit Hours: 3.0

Note(s):

Additional workshops, non-credit classes, and experiential skill building sessions required; contact the NLA program: www.sw.uh.edu/academics/nonprofit-leaders/certified/index.php

Free Electives

6.0 credit hours required