Human Development and Family Science Major, B.A.Ed.

专业介绍

The mission of the human development and family science (HDFS) program is to promote the well-being of children, youth, and families, in diverse developmental and societal contexts through evidence-based teaching, service, leadership, advocacy, research, and innovation. HDFS prepares students for careers and graduate programs in fields such as education, public health, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, health services, leadership and nonprofit management, counseling services, and more. The HDFS program offers two optional concentrations: Child and Family Health and Family Life Education. The program also offers the courses needed for the Certified Family Life Educator Credential (CFLE). For more information, please visit the School of Education website.

Admission to the human development and family science major is required and offered every semester. Admission is based on, but not limited to, a recommended 2.5 grade point average, good academic standing, expressed interest in the helping professions, and space available. For more information, please visit the School of Education website.

Newly admitted students should expect to be enrolled in the HDFS program for a minimum of three full-time semesters in order to meet program course sequencing and milestones. Students interested in studying abroad should meet the School of Education advising team to discuss a timeline upon as admission to the program.

Admitted students must earn a grade of C or better for each course counting to fulfill a degree requirement within the HDFS major. If a student earns a grade of C- or lower in a course, it will not satisfy a degree requirement within the HDFS major. The student will need to repeat that course or an equivalent. If a course is repeated, the student can only count the credit hours once when calculating the number of credit hours toward degree.

In the event that a student fails the internship or is dismissed for violating the School of Education, site placement, or the University Code of Ethics, they will be referred to the School of Education Appeals Committee.

For students pursing a major in HDFS, without the pursuit of a second major or minor, supplemental education will be required. Please discuss any questions with the advising team to ensure proper course planning. 

Students are subject to the requirements in place when they are admitted to the School of Education; consequently, the requirements for approved programs described in this catalog particularly apply to students admitted to the school during the 2026-2027 academic year.