Family and Human Development

Description
Understand the human experience and the important contexts in which we develop. Gain valuable skills that prepare you to work with children, youth and families.

In the family and human development concentration, students learn about the stages of development, from birth to late adulthood, and the important influences of family and society on how we change and grow.

This program provides an exceptional complement to studies in psychology, communication, education, business and nursing.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in family studies and child development, including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.

Core 9 Hours

CDE 232 Human Development, SB (3) (Required)

FAS 101 Personal Growth and Relationships (SB) (3) (Required)

FAS 370 Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (SB & C) (3) (Required) (Credit is allowed for only AFR 370 (or AFS 370) or FAS 370)

Upper-Division Electives - 9 credit hours
CDE Upper Division Elective (3)

CDE OR FAS Upper Division Elective (6)

A maximum of 3 credits of CDE 484, CDE 493, CDE 499, FAS 390, FAS 484, FAS 492, FAS 493 and FAS 499 may apply.