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Apr 18, 2024
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2011-2012 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
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General requirements (36–37 credit hours)
K-State 8 general education requirements must be completed.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Students who first enroll in Summer 2011 or later must meet the requirements of the K-State 8 General Education Program.
Students who began their programs of study in earlier terms under the University General Education (UGE) program may complete their degrees with UGE requirements or may choose to move to the K-State 8. Students should check with their academic advisors to determine which choice would be better. To switch, students must consult with their academic advisors.
Students who are readmitted in Summer 2011 and later will be designated as meeting the K-State 8 by the Office of Admissions. Deans’ offices can make an exception for the readmitted student who has completed UGE or who would prefer to complete UGE requirements.
For additional information about the University General Education program, check the requirements specified by the College of Human Ecology website. Please see the Registrar’s Office website for a current list of approved UGE courses. 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)
Quantitative studies (6 credit hours)
- Statistics course, 300-level or higher Credits: (3)
Additional integrative studies (3 credit hours)
Professional studies (67 credit hours)
Grades of “C” or higher required. Human ecology core courses (31 credit hours)
Human ecology electives (18 credit hours)
Select courses to support professional goals in consultation with advisor. At least 9 hours must be 300-level or higher. Supporting courses (18 credit hours)
Select courses to support professional goals in consultation with advisor. All courses must be 300-level or higher, and from areas other than the College of Human Ecology. Unrestricted electives (16–17 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. Students seeking licensure in family and consumer sciences education may apply 1-4 hours of specified EDSEC courses as Human Ecology electives. Total credit hours required for graduation (120)
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