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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Human Ecology (B.S.)


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Degree programs in general human ecology allow students to integrate knowledge for an understanding of human needs, environments, and relationships. As professionals and citizens, graduates will advance the well-being of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

In the freshman and sophomore years, the general program allows flexibility in course selection for students who are undecided but interested in programs offered by the College of Human Ecology. Careful planning allows students to explore options while completing courses applicable to most programs.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (39–40 credit hours)


University general education requirements must be completed.

Communications (8–9 credit hours)


Social sciences (6 credit hours)


  • A course in economic systems Credits: (3)
  • A course in human behavior Credits: (3)

Humanities (6 credit hours)


  • Humanities electives Credits: (6)

Natural sciences (7 credit hours)


(One course must include a laboratory.)

  • A course in life sciences Credits: (3–4)
  • A course in physical science Credits: (3–4)

Quantitative studies (6 credit hours)


  • Statistics course, 300-level or higher Credits: (3)

Additional integrative studies (6 credit hours)


  • A university general education elective course, 300-level or higher Credits: (3)

Professional studies (63 credit hours)


(Grades of C or higher required.)

Human ecology courses (45 credit hours)


Human ecology electives (17–18 credit hours)


Students seeking licensure in family and consumer sciences education may apply 1–4 hours of specified EDSEC courses.*

Select in consultation with advisor. At least 9 hours must be 300-level or higher.

Supporting courses (18 credit hours)


In consultation with advisor choose 18 hours, 300-level or higher, in areas other than human ecology.

Unrestricted electives (21–22 credit hours)


Note


*Students seeking licensure in family and consumer sciences education must meet licensure standards as well as degree requirements. See Family and Consumer Sciences Education Licensure Requirements  (B.S.) and the College of Education Secondary Education teaching webpage.

Total hours required for graduation (124)


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