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Apr 02, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Human Development and Family Science Minor - Five-Year BS/MS Program
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The 5-year accelerated BS/MS program is designed for highly motivated and academically outstanding Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) minors who are committed to understanding, analyzing, and applying developmental and family science to promote optimal development and holistic well-being throughout the lifespan.
This program offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree with a minor in HDFS and a Master of Science (MS) degree in HDFS (practicum option with comprehensive exam). The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to translate and apply basic and applied research and theory through community engagement, family life education, prevention and intervention sciences, and public policy advocacy.
The core component of this program is that qualified students can apply up to 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This accelerates students’ academic and professional journeys and enhances their marketability after graduate school.
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Eligibility
The accelerated program is available to any student pursuing an undergraduate degree at the university with a minor in Human Development and Family Science. To be eligible for conditional admission, students must: (1) be declared as an HDFS Minor, (2) have a minimum UT GPA of 3.3, (3) have a minimum overall GPA of 3.3 in all HDFS courses, and (4) complete HDFS 210, 211, 213; HDFS 220; and at least one 300- or 400-level HDFS course with at least a B grade. Full admission to the program may be granted after: (1) completion of 90 hours of required coursework for the bachelor’s degree with a minimum UT GPA of 3.3, (2) completion of at least 15 hours of HDFS courses with a minimum GPA of 3.3, and (3) an earned grade of B or higher in in-progress or completed HDFS graduate courses. Application and Admission Process
The application and admission process is a two-step process: - (Spring of Junior Year) Submit Application to the Accelerated Program available on the CHDFS website or through the department office. Applications are due March 1 with notification of conditional acceptance by April 1. Note that acceptance into the accelerated program does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School or to the MS program.
- (Fall of Senior Year) Submit formal Application to the MS in HDFS - Applied Concentration via standard Graduate School application procedures. Accelerated students may apply for summer or fall admission. Before selecting summer or fall admission, students should review the course offerings schedule and consult the HDFS Graduate Program Director to verify that a curricular pathway fits the desired timeline. We recommend consulting OneStop to ensure the curricular pathway is financially feasible. Refer to OneStop for Graduate Tuition and Fee schedule.
Approved Graduate Courses for Seniors
Students may use the “Senior Requesting Graduate Credit” process to complete up to 9 hours of graduate coursework that applies to both the undergraduate degree and the MS in HDFS. Approved graduate courses in HDFS include: - HDFS 510 - Theories in Human Development 3 credit hours
- HDFS 550 - Theories in Family Science 3 credit hours
- HDFS 552 - Diversity in Children and Families 3 credit hours
- Another HDFS graduate course approved by the program 3 credit hours
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