Human Development and Family Sciences, B.S.

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Prepares students to work in a variety of critical fields that serve individuals and families across the lifespan, including: children, youth, older adult and family support programs, community and governmental agencies, and higher education.

Majors may choose the Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) - Professional Child Development Concentration or Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) - Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Certification Concentration

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015 requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

Human Development and Family Sciences Required Courses

Grade of C or above required.

FCSC 2110 - Fundamentals of Aging and Human Development Credits: 3
FCSC 2121 - Child Development Credits: 4
FCSC 2131 - Family Relations Credits: 3
FCSC 2133 - Intimate Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC 2200 - Professionalism and Communication in FCSC Credits: 3
FCSC 3110 - Personal Finance Credits: 3
FCSC 3119 - Parent-Child Relationships Credits: 3
FCSC 3122 - Adolescence Credits: 3
FCSC 3220 - Multicultural Influences on Children and Families Credits: 3
FCSC 4112 - Family Decision-Making and Resource Management Credits: 3
FCSC 4117 - Understanding Community Leadership Credits: 3
FCSC 4118 - Family Policy Credits: 3
FCSC 4125 - Professional Practices in Human Development and Family Sciences Credits: 3
FCSC 4132 - Internship in Human Development and Family Sciences Credits: 4-6
OR
FCSC 4130 - Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
OR
FCSC 4131 - Administration Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
FCSC 4135 - Program Evaluation Credits: 3
FCSC 4138 - Family Stress and Coping Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Design, Merchandising and Textiles

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following:

FCSC 1180 - Applied Design Credits: 3
FCSC 2165 - Individual and Societal Motivations for Dress and Appearance Credits: 3
FCSC 2180 - Housing and Residential Design Credits: 3
FCSC 3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Human Nutrition and Food

Grade of C or above required.

Complete one of the following:

FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3
FCSC 1410 - Scientific Study of Food Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

ENGL 4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3
OR
ENGL 4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3

Additional Requirements

Electives may be needed to meet the university requirement of 42 upper division credit hours and the degree minimum of 120 overall credit hours. Electives should be selected in consultation with advisor and faculty mentor.

Upon declaring this major, students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory security screen (background check).

All Human Development and Family Sciences majors are required to complete a 4-6 credit hour internship.