Human Development and Family Relations, B.S.

Major Departmental Requirements 40-41 Credits

• HDF 211 - Child Development (4 cr.)
• HDF 311 - Family in Contemporary Society (3 cr.)
• HDF 314 - Mental Health Issues in Human Services (3 cr.)
• HDF 332 - Socialization of Children in the Community (3 cr.)
• HDF 361 - Contemporary Approaches to Human Services (3 cr.)
• HDF 381 - Perspectives on Parenting (3 cr.)
• HDF 400 - Family Policy (3 cr.)
• HDF 403 - Field Work in Human Development and Family Relations (12 cr.)
• HDF 404 - Seminar in Human Development and Family Relations (3 cr.)
• HDF 487 - Abuse and Neglect Across the Lifespan (3 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 18 Credits

• CLG 402 - Introduction to Counseling Techniques (3 cr.)
• CMM 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 cr.)
• FNI 191 - Nutrition and Well-Being (3 cr.)
• PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 cr.)
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3 cr.)
• SOC 321 - Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A GPA of 2.5 or higher is required (of majors and non-majors) to register for HDF and CEM prefixed upper division courses.
2. Students may repeat a course only once in order to raise a grade.
3. A minimum grade of C+ or better is required in CLG 402, CLG 403 and each CEM and HDF prefixed course.
4. A minimum overall GPA of 2.5 in courses required for the major must be maintained.
5. All major requirements must be completed before the internship semester.
6. Students must be recommended for the internship by the HDFR faculty.
7. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.