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.

EFFECTIVE FALL 2010

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (39–40 credit hours)

University general education requirements must be completed.

Communications (8–9 credit hours)

COMM 105 - Public Speaking IA Credits: (2)
or
COMM 106 - Public Speaking I Credits: (3)
ENGL 100 - Expository Writing I Credits: (3)
ENGL 200 - Expository Writing II Credits: (3)

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)

MATH 100 - College Algebra Credits: (3)
or a college-level calculus course

Additional integrative studies (6 credit hours)

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

FSHS 350 - Family Relationships and Gender Roles Credits: (3)

Professional studies (66 credit hours)

Grades of “C” or higher required.

Human ecology courses (48 credit hours)

AT 265 - Textiles Credits: (3)
AT 330 - Apparel Consumers and Society Credits: (3)
FSHS 110 - Introduction to Human Development Credits: (3)
FSHS 400 - Family and Consumer Economics Credits: (3)
FSHS 550 - The Family Credits: (3)
or
FSHS 670 - Working with Parents Credits: (3)
GNHE 210 - Foundations of Human Ecology Credits: (1)
GNHE 310 - Human Needs Credits: (3)
GNHE 410 - Seminar in Human Ecology Credits: (2)
HN 132 - Basic Nutrition Credits: (3)
HN 301 - Food Trends, Legislation, and Regulation Credits: (3)
or
HN 413 - Science of Food Credits: (4)
ID 210 - Design and Behavior in the Interior Environment Credits: (3)

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 (18–19 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.

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