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Human Development and Family Studies, B.S


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Description


This major prepares students to work with children, adolescents, teens, and families in a variety of professions.  The study of theory and research findings is coordinated with a variety of supervised field experiences. You investigate the ways individuals interact within the family system and with the larger socioeconomic environment. You may select an area of concentration in either child and adolescent development or family studies.This major is not a teacher-preparation program.

In addition to Department Foundation and Core courses, students will select 18 credits from an approved list of Required Program Electives. Students are required to complete a 120-credit, integrated course of study that culminates in an internship experience during the senior year.

Contact Information


3007 William Raggio Building
(775) 784-6637, ext. 2058

Jenna Dewar - WRB 3014

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (33-43 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (3 minimum units)


Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (6-8 units)


D. Social Sciences (3 units)


E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (0-3 units)


II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


Included in major requirements.

III. Major Requirements (48 units)


 NOTE: HDFS required courses completed more than 10 years before applying to the HDFS program will be evaluated to determine whether they need to be repeated due to outdated content.

B. HDFS Required Program Electives (18 units)


Students select 18 units from a list of approved program electives. NOTE: The same General Capstone will not apply to both the Core Curriculum Capstone requirement and a Required Program Elective.

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (29-39 units)


VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


B. Second Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


C. Third Year


Spring Semester (15 units)


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


  • Core Curriculum Capstone Course (3 units)
  • General Electives (9 units)
  • HDFS RPE course (3 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)


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