A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- B.S.
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- Credits (computed from items)
- 102-109
- Catalog edition
- 2026
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 214591
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_214591_f443f4a3
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 59
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
major core · 0 items
Prescribed Courses
0 items
Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better
4 items
- As published: “Thoughtful Communication for Navigating Human Interactions and Relationships”3
- As published: “Values and Ethics in Health and Human Development Professions”3
- As published: “Human Development and Family Studies Interventions”3
- 3
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
16 items
- Select 3 credits from the following courses in Introduction to Human Development and Family Science:Not resolved to a course3
- As published: “Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies”3
- As published: “Helping People: Introduction to Understanding Social Problems & How to Help”3
- Select 6 credits from the following courses in Foundations of Lifespan Human Development:Not resolved to a course6
- 1
- 3
- 3
- Select 3 credits from the following courses in Family Foundations:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- As published: “Family Development”3
- SOC 30Sociology of the FamilyNot resolved to a course
- Select at least 3 credits from the following courses in Statistics/Quantitative Skills:Not resolved to a course3-4
- As published: “Analysis and Interpretation of Statistical Data in Education”3
- 3
- 3-4
- For the Career Development and Experiential Learning Capstone, select 15 credits from one of the following pathways:Not resolved to a course15
Traditional Capstone Internship
3 items
- As published: “Professional Development and Preparation for Internship Experience”
- As published: “Internship: Advanced Experience (9 credits)”3-9
- 3-6
Modified Internship (Option only available with department approval)
3 items
- As published: “Professional Development and Preparation for Internship Experience”
- 3-6
- As published: “Professional Practicum in Human Services (3 credits)”3-8
6 Additional Credits with Department Approval
0 items
Experiential Mix
3 items
- As published: “Professional Development and Preparation for Internship Experience”
- As published: “Internship: Advanced Experience (3-6 credits)”3-9
- 3-6
3-6 Credits of 300-/400-Level Career-Related Course Work (with Department Approval)
0 items
Research Emphasis
1 item
- As published: “Research Project (6 credits)”or: HDFS 494H Senior Honors Thesisor: HDFS 496 Independent Studies6
3 Credits of 400-Level HDFS
0 items
6 Additional Credits of 300-/400-Level Research Credits (e.g. HDFS 300H, HDFS 310M, HDFS 494, HDFS 494H, HDFS 496) or 300-/400-Level Career-Related Course Work (with Department Approval)
0 items
Requirements for the Option
0 items
Requirements for the Option: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Select an optionNot resolved to a course18-24
Requirements for the Option
0 items
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
28 items
- Select 3 credits from the following courses in Advanced Development:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 3
- Select 3 credits from the following courses in Advanced Family Topics:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- HDFS 416/SOC 411Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the American FamilyNot resolved to a course
- 3
- 3
- 3
- As published: “Family Disorganization: Stress Points in the Contemporary Family”3
- 3
- 3
- Select 6 credits from the following courses in Professional Skills for HDFS Careers:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1-6
- 3
- As published: “Development and Administration of Human Services Programs”3
- HDFS/CMAS 465Child Maltreatment: Prevention and TreatmentNot resolved to a course
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
1 item
- Diversity and Development: Select 6 credits from HDFS at any level or choose from approved list of University-wide offeringsNot resolved to a course6
Additional Courses
0 items
Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better
13 items
- Select 3 credits from the following courses in Health and Society:Not resolved to a course3
- 3
- 3
- Select 6 credits from the following courses in Advanced Development:Not resolved to a course6
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 3
- 1
- 3
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
0 items
Supporting Courses and Related Areas: Require a grade of C or better
2 items
- Diversity and Development: Select 3 credits from HDFS at any level or choose from approved list of University-wide offeringsNot resolved to a course3
- Science and Health Foundations: Select 12 credits from approved list of University-wide offeringsNot resolved to a course12
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