Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) - Professional Child Development Concentration

Program Information

The Professional Child Development concentration is offered by online delivery only.

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

Required Courses Before Entry

Students must complete the three courses listed below prior to entry.

• EDEC 1020 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Credits: 3
• SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3

Professional Child Development Required Courses After Entry

Grade of C or above required.

• FCSC 2050 - Safety, Nutrition & Health in Early Childhood Programs Credits: 2
• 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

• OR

• FCSC 4112 - Family Decision-Making and Resource Management 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 4124 - Families of Young Children With Special Needs Credits: 3
• FCSC 4127 - Directing Preschool and Daycare Programs Credits: 3
• FCSC 4130 - Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8

• OR

• FCSC 4131 - Administration Internship in Child Development Credits: 6-8
• 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 2165 - Individual and Societal Motivations for Dress and Appearance Credits: 3
• FCSC 3171 - Introduction to Textile Science Credits: 3

FCSC Core Elective in Human Nutrition and Food

Grade of C or above required.

• FCSC 1141 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

• EDEC 3000 - Observing Young Children Credits: 3
• EDEC 3220 - Curriculum and Learning Environments in Early Childhood Education Credits: 3
• EDEC 4320 - Oral and Written Language Acquisition Credits: 3
• ENGL 4010 - Technical Writing in the Professions Credits: 3

• OR

• ENGL 4075 - Writing for Non-Profits Credits: 3
• PSYC 4310 - Developmental Psychopathology 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.

Students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory security screen (background check).

All Professional Child Development students are required to complete a 6-8 credit hour internship.

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.

Students must satisfactorily complete a mandatory security screen (background check).

All Professional Child Development students are required to complete a 6-8 credit hour internship.