Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, signed degree plan. Following are the most current sample degree plans (Academic Maps) for HDFS majors:
| Semester | Course # | Course Title | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall, Spring, Summer | 1300 | Development of Contemporary Families | n/a |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | 2317 | Introduction to Human Development and Intervention | n/a |
| Spring | 3317 | Prenatal and Infant Development | HDFS 2317* |
| Spring | 3318 | Human Ecology and Adult Development | HDFS 2317* |
| Spring, Summer | 3350 | Child Development Practicum | HDFS 2317* |
| Fall | 4315 | Analysis of Community Resources and Human Services | HDCS330 & 4300, HDFS 2317 + 6 HDFS hrs |
| Fall | 4316 | The Development of Social Relations in the Family | HDFS 2317* |
| Fall | 4317 | Theory and Practice in Programs for Young Children I | HDFS 2317, HDFS 3350* |
| Fall | 4318 | Human Ecology of Parenting | HDFS 2317* |
| Spring | 4319 | Theory and practice in Programs for Young Children II | HDFS 2317, HDFS 3350, HDFS 4317*,** |
| Spring | 4320 | Evaluating Educational Programs for Young Children | HDFS 4317 |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | 4393 | Internship in Human Development & Family Sciences | HDFS major & senior standing |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | 4394 | Internship in Human Development & Family Sciences | HDFS major & senior standing |
| Fall, Spring (when offered) |
4397 | Selected Topics in Human Development & Family Sciences | Junior standing in HDFS & instructor permission |
* Or consent of instructor
** May be taken concurrently
The Human Development & Family Sciences program is a member of UH's Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences department.
Program Director: Dr. Julie Dunsmore
UH College of Education
Stephen Power Farish Hall
3657 Cullen Blvd., Room 491
Houston, TX 77204-5023
Undergraduate: coeug@uh.edu or 713-743-5000
Graduate: coegrad@central.uh.edu or 713-743-7676
General: coecomm@uh.edu or 713-743-5010
