Human Development and Family Science Minor

The minor in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) is focused on understanding human development and family systems in context and enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and their communities. HDFS is designed to be interdisciplinary in nature in order to accommodate the special interests and strengths of students, while also allowing for flexibility and individualization.

Minor Requirements

The minor consists of 18 credit hours.

Complete:

HDFS 210 - Human Development 3 Credit Hours *
or
HDFS 211 - Development in Infancy and Childhood 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 220 - Marriage and Family: Roles and Relationships 3 Credit Hours *

Select 12 hours from:

HDFS 213 - Development in Adolescence and Adulthood 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 240 - Human Sexuality 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 320 - Family Interaction 3 Credit Hours *
HDFS 345 - Life Design 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 360 - Family Stress 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 385 - Diversity Among Children and Families 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 395 - Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 460 - Directed study in Human Development and Family Science 1-3 Credit Hours
HDFS 481 - Research in Human Development and Family Science 1-6 Credit Hours
HDFS 485 - Current Topics in Human Development and Family Science 3 Credit Hours
HDFS 497 - Honors: Human Development and Family Science 3-6 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Human Development and Family Science Minor

Minor Requirements

Complete:

Select 12 hours from: