The Human Development and Family Studies major focuses on developmental studies of individuals, small groups, and families. The program prepares students to deliver human services to individuals and groups across the life span and in a variety of settings.
The Human Development and Family Studies major not only qualifies students for social services, teaching, and management, but also serves as a basis for graduate research and training. The Human Development and Family Studies program reaches out extensively into the community via its partnerships with more than 80 agencies and organizations. Students interested in nonprofit administration may earn a Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate (formerly known as American Humanics) from the Graduate College of Social Work.
Graduates will:
- Demonstrate the ability to improve the quality of life for themselves and others through the delivery of Human Services throughout the life span, including teaching, administration of programs, advocacy activities, and others;
- Articulate and apply a cohesive theory of Human Development that is relevant to the culture and Human Services field;
- Demonstrate sound professional practice and leadership through employment in the "helping professions" including early childhood education and social services for children, adolescents, families, and the elderly.
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with Declared Minor/Specialization Degree Plan
Communication (6 Semester Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1303. First Year Writing I |
| ENGL 1304. First Year Writing II |
History/Government (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| HIST 1376 or 1377 . The United States to 1877 |
| HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 |
| POLS 1336. U.S. & Texas Constitutions and Politics |
| POLS 1337. U. S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts |
Humanities
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Visual/Performing Arts
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1300. Development of Contemporary Families |
Natural Sciences
|
6 Semester Credit Hours
|
Math/Reasoning (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| MATH 1310 or MATH 1311 |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
Diversity in Special Populations (9 Semester Credit Hours)
| CUST 3320. Multicultural Environments |
| EPSY 3300. Educational Psychology |
| EPSY 3360. Education of Children with Disabilities |
Computer Literacy
|
3 Semester Credit Hours*
|
Major Core Requirements (36 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1311. Development of Self-Regulated Learning |
| HDFS 2317. Introduction to Human Development and Intervention |
| HDFS 2320. Research Methods in HDFS |
| HDFS 3350. Child Development Practicum |
| HDFS 4315. Community Resources |
| HDFS 4317 . Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children I |
| HDFS 4319. Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children II |
| HDFS 4393. Internship |
| HDFS 4394. Internship (300 hours) |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
Area Electives
| Students must choose 15 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition. |
Minor/Specialization
|
15+ Semester Credit Hours
Recommendations: Modern Language, Psychology, Health, Interpersonal Communication, Asian-American Studies
|
Note:
*Approved Computer Literacy Options: COSC 1300 (Intro to Computing), MIS 3300 (Intro to Computers & MIS), ITEC 1301 (Intro to Computer Application Technology)
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 120+
B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies with Declared Minor/Specialization Degree Plan
Communication (6 Semester Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1303. First Year Writing I |
| ENGL 1304. First Year Writing II |
History/Government (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| HIST 1376 or 1377 . The United States to 1877 |
| HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 |
| POLS 1336. U.S. & Texas Constitutions and Politics |
| POLS 1337. U. S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts |
Humanities
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Visual/Performing Arts
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1300. Development of Contemporary Families |
Natural Sciences
|
6 Semester Credit Hours
|
Math/Reasoning (6 Semester Credit Hours)
| MATH 1310. |
|
Math Reasoning
|
Foreign Language
|
6 Semester Credit Hours at 2000 Level
|
Diversity in Special Populations (9 Semester Credit Hours)
| CUST 3320. Multicultural Environments |
| EPSY 3300. Educational Psychology |
| EPSY 3360. Education of Children with Disabilities |
Computer Literacy
|
3 Semester Credit Hours*
|
Major Core Requirements (36 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1311. Development of Self-Regulated Learning |
| HDFS 2317. Introduction to Human Development and Intervention |
| HDFS 2320. Research Methods in HDFS |
| HDFS 3350. Child Development Practicum |
| HDFS 4315. Community Resources |
| HDFS 4317 . Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children I |
| HDFS 4319. Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children II |
| HDFS 4393. Internship |
| HDFS 4394. Internship (300 hours) |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
Area Electives
| Students must choose 15 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition. |
Minor/Specialization
|
15+ Semester Credit Hours
|
Note:
*Approved Computer Literacy Options: COSC 1300 (Intro to Computing), MIS 3300 (Intro to Computers & MIS), ITEC 1301 (Intro to Computer Application Technology)
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 120+
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with Double Major Degree Plan
Communication (6 Semester Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1303. First Year Writing I |
| ENGL 1304. First Year Writing II |
History/Government (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| HIST 1376 or 1377 . The United States to 1877 |
| HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 |
| POLS 1336. U.S. & Texas Constitutions and Politics |
| POLS 1337. U. S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts |
Humanities
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Visual/Performing Arts
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1300. Development of Contemporary Families |
3 |
Natural Sciences
|
6 Semester Credit Hours
|
Math/Reasoning (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| MATH 1310 or MATH 1311 |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
Diversity in Special Populations (9 Semester Credit Hours)
| CUST 3320. Multicultural Environments |
| EPSY 3300. Educational Psychology |
| EPSY 3360. Education of Children with Disabilities |
Computer Literacy
|
3 Semester Credit Hours*
|
Major Core Requirements (33 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1311. Development of Self-Regulated Learning |
| HDFS 2317. Introduction to Human Development and Intervention |
| HDFS 2320. Research Methods in HDFS |
| HDFS 3350. Child Development Practicum |
| HDFS 4315. Community Resources |
| HDFS 4317 . Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children I |
| HDFS 4319. Theory & Practice in Programs for Young Children II |
| HDFS 4393. Internship |
| HDFS 4394. Internship (300 hours) |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
Area Electives
| Students must choose 15 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition. |
Secondary Major Requirements
|
30+ Semester Credit Hours
See secondary major department for major requirements. Students with a double major cannot receive a certificate to teach.
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Note:
*Approved Computer Literacy Options: COSC 1300 (Intro to Computing), MIS 3300 (Intro to Computers & MIS), ITEC 1301 (Intro to Computer Application Technology)
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 120+
B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification Degree Plan
Communication (6 Semester Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1303. First Year Writing I |
| ENGL 1304. First Year Writing II |
History/Government (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| HIST 1376 or 1377 . The United States to 1877 |
| HIST 1378 or 1379. The United States since 1877 |
| POLS 1336. U.S. & Texas Constitutions and Politics |
| POLS 1337. U. S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts |
Humanities
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Visual/Performing Arts
|
3 Semester Credit Hours
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1300. Development of Contemporary Families |
Natural Sciences
|
6 Semester Credit Hours
|
Math/Reasoning (12 Semester Credit Hours)
| MATH 1310 or MATH 1311 |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
| Math Reasoning |
Diversity in Special Populations (9 Semester Credit Hours)
| CUST 3320. Multicultural Environments |
| EPSY 3300. Educational Psychology |
| EPSY 3360. Education of Children with Disabilities |
Computer Literacy
|
3 Semester Credit Hours*
|
Major Core Requirements (30 Semester Credit Hours)
| HDFS 1311. Development of Self-Regulated Learning |
| HDFS 2317. Introduction to Human Development and Intervention |
| HDFS 2320. Research Methods in HDFS |
| HDFS 3350. Child Development Practicum |
| HDFS 4315. Community Resources |
| HDFS 4393. Internship |
| HDFS 4394. Internship (480 hours) |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
| HDFS Elective |
Area Electives
| Students must choose 12 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition. |
Free Electives
| 6 Semester Credit Hours |
Note:
*Approved Computer Literacy Options: COSC 1300 (Intro to Computing), MIS 3300 (Intro to Computers & MIS), ITEC 1301 (Intro to Computer Application Technology)
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 120
Human Development and Family Studies EC-6 Generalist Degree Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 1303. First Year Writing I |
3 |
| MATH 1311. Elementary Math Modeling |
3 |
| HIST 1377. The United States to 1877 |
3 |
| CHEM 1301. Foundations of Chemistry (Sciences A) |
3 |
HDFS 1311. Development of Self-Regulated Learning
or
HDFS 2320. Research Methods in HDFS (HDFS faculty will meet) |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 1, Fall |
15 |
Spring Semester
| Courses | Hours |
| ENGL 1304. First Year Writing II |
3 |
| MATH 1312. Introduction to Mathematics |
3 |
| HIST 1378. The United States since 1877 |
3 |
| BIOL 1310. General Biology (Science B) |
3 |
| HDFS 1300. Development of Contemporary Families (WID) |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 1, Spring |
15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Courses | Hours |
| MATH 2311. Intro to Probability & Statistics (Inst. Des.Opt./Math 3) |
3 |
| POLS 1336. U.S. & Texas Constitutions and Politics |
3 |
| (Science C) Choose from suggested UH Core List |
3 |
| PSYC 2350. Child Development (Social Sciences) |
3 |
| Humanities |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 2, Fall |
15 |
Spring Semester
| Courses | Hours |
| MATH 2303. Concepts in Algebra (Math 4) |
3 |
| POLS 1337. U. S. Government: Congress, President, and Courts |
3 |
| GEOL 1330. Physical Geology (Science D) |
3 |
| MUSI 4342. Music for Children (Visual and Performing Arts) |
3 |
| EPSY 3300. Educational Psychology |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 2, Spring |
15 |
BENCHMARK CHECKPOINT
| The following courses should be taken in the Summer |
| HDFS 2317. Lifespan Development (after year 1 or 2) |
3 |
| HDFS 3318. Adult Development (after year 2 or 3) |
3 |
| Total Summer |
6 |
The following courses may be taken during the summer semester: HDFS 1300, 2317, 3318, 4316; EPSY 3300; EPSY 3360.
Third Year
Fall Semester - Pre-Teaching
| Courses | Hours |
| CUIN 3316. Prekindergarten Curriculum |
3 |
| CUIN 3311. Introduction to Technology for Young Children |
1 |
| **ELED 3320. Survey of Literature for Children & Adolescents |
3 |
| EPSY 3360. Special Populations |
3 |
| CUIN 4303. Second Language Acquisition |
3 |
| CUIN 3397. Urban Child Course |
3 |
| HDFS 4318. Human Ecology of Parenting |
|
| Total hours for Year 3, Fall: Pre-Teaching |
16 |
BENCHMARK CHECKPOINT
Spring Semester - Developing Teaching*
| Courses | Hours |
| CUIN 3317. Kindergarten and Elementary School Curriculum |
3 |
| CUIN 4315. Assessment of Children |
3 |
| CUIN 4375. Classroom Management |
3 |
| ELED 3322. Reading Instruction for Young Children |
3 |
| **HLT 3303. Health of the Elementary Child |
3 |
| CUIN 4361. Second Language Methodology |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 3, Spring: Developing Teaching |
18 |
BENCHMARK CHECKPOINT
Fourth Year
Fall Semester - Teaching Residency 1
| Courses | Hours |
| ELED 4310. Reading in the Elementary School* |
3 |
| ELED 4311. Science in the Elementary School I |
3 |
| ELED 4314. Mathematics in the Elementary School I |
3 |
| **ARED 3305. Art in Elementary Schools |
3 |
| HDFS 4316. Social Relations in the Family |
3 |
| EDUC 4311. Student Teaching and Integrated Technology: Elementary |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 4, Fall Student Teaching Res. 1 |
1 |
BENCHMARK CHECKPOINT
Spring Semester -Student Teaching Residency 2
| Courses | Hours |
| CUIN 4332. Literary Assessment for Reading and Writing |
3 |
| ELED 4312. Science in the Elementary School II |
3 |
| ELED 4315. Mathematics in the Elementary School II |
3 |
| ELED 4320. Social Studies in the Elementary School |
3 |
| EDUC 4312. Student Teaching |
3 |
| Total hours for Year 4, Spring Student Teaching Res. 2 |
15 |
BENCHMARK CHECKPOINT
*Spring starters would take one course in previous Winter mini.
**Courses recommended but not required for HDFS-Teacher Certification Degree Plan.
TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE: 130
Undergraduate Catalog F12-S13 with Spring 2013 Course Updates