Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]


Human Development and Family Science (B.S.)



The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science provides students with a strong foundation of coursework and experiences that will open doors for a variety of careers working with people of all ages in a variety of settings.

Students select an area of concentration or an internship as they build knowledge and experience for a career of service and helping others.

A wide variety of career opportunities are open to HDFS graduates in such areas as youth and 4-H development, extension, family services, mental health, elder care, student affairs, family intervention, nonprofit administration, faith-based organizations, the judicial system, and health care related settings. HDFS graduates are well prepared for graduate and professional school.

Graduates who have completed all of the degree requirements and complete the internship series are qualified to apply for the Provisional Certified Family Life Education (CFLE) designation administered by the National Council on Family Relations.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

General requirements (42-43 credit hours)


Humanities electives (6 credit hours)


Sciences (7 credit hours)


Life science elective and physical science elective (One course must be taken from each area; one course must include a laboratory.)

Quantitative studies (6 credit hours)


  • Any introductory 300-level statistics course Credits: 3

Integrative Health and Human Sciences core courses (3 credit hours)


Professional studies (62-63 credit hours)


(Grades of C or higher required. Professional studies includes: Professional HDFS courses, professional electives, and professional track)

Professional electives (9 credit hours)


In consultation with advisor, select 9 credit hours in courses numbered 100 or higher related to academic and professional goals.

Professional track (13-14 credit hours)


Students choose to complete an “area of concentration” or HDFS Internship.

Area of concentration 
In consultation with advisor select 12 credit hours related to academic and professional goals. At least 9 hours must be at the 300-level or above. Students are encouraged to consider minors, certificates, and career track options identified by HDFS faculty.

Unrestricted electives (14-16 credit hours)


Total hours required for graduation (120)