University General Course Catalog 2023-2024 
    
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Human Development and Family Science, B.S. (GBC)


Students who start their career at Great Basin College may complete a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Development and Family Science by following the course of study described below.  

GBC Program to be completed - Associate of Arts


A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 units, at least 40 of which must be in courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum of 30 units (300-level or above) must be taken in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. 

Students who graduate from a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or an Associate of Business degree automatically fulfill lower-division general education requirements (CO1-8) at the University unless specific general education courses are required for completion of the student’s major program.

To find out how other courses transfer, visit the course equivalency guide.

See the Human Development and Family Science, B.S.  program description for more information on degree requirements.

NOTE: This transfer agreement has been created specifically for the programs listed above and only applies to students who complete the associate’s degree listed. If the associate’s degree is not earned, or a new program is selected, the transfer and articulation of listed courses, as well as fulfilled degree requirements, could be impacted.

Contact Information


University of Nevada, Reno
Transfer Center
(775) 784-4700 option 2
http://www.unr.edu/transfer
Fitzgerald Student Services Building, Second Floor

College of Education Advising Center 
(775) 784-4298
coeadvisement@unr.edu 
WRB 2005

Great Basin College
Transfer Center
(775) 327-2068
advisor@gbcnv.edu
Berg Hall

To ensure a successful transition to the University and graduation in four years, students must work with academic advisors at UNR and GBC throughout their career.

Students may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Business degree after transferring to the University via reverse transfer . Talk with an academic advisor at GBC and/or UNR about this opportunity.

The Co-Admission program may provide the least costly route to a bachelors degree, including personalized academic advising from both institutions, certainty on how your specific courses will transfer and the exchange of transcripts between institutions at no additional cost to you.

Recommended Schedule


For information about the Core Objectives (CO) 1-14, please visit the Core Curriculum chapter in the catalog. Approved substitutions for bachelor’s degree requirements:  GBC: CPD 116 = UNR: CAS 154.

Associate’s First Semester (15-17 units)


  • ENG 101 - Composition I (3 units) OR
  • ENG 100 - Composition-Enhanced (5 units)
  • MATH 120 - Fundamentals of College Mathematics (3 units) CO2 *
  • PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics (3 units) CO6, CO8 (American Constitutions and Institutions) HDFS 201 - Lifespan Human Development (3 units) *
  • Social Science (3 units)
    • Required: PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 units) CO6 *

Associate’s Second Semester (15 units)


  • ENG 102 - Composition II (3 units) CO1, CO3
  • HDFS 202 - Introduction to Families (3 units) *
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (3 units)
  • Science (3 units)
    • Required: ANTH 102 - Physical Anthropology (3 units) CO4
  • Social Science (3 units)
    • Required:  ​SOC 101 - Principles of Sociology (3 units) CO6 *

Associate’s Third Semester (15 units)


  • HDFS 232 - Diversity in Children (3 units) (Program Elective at UNR) *
  • CPD 116 - Substance Abuse - Fundamental Facts and Insights (3 units) (satisfies CAS 154 at UNR) * Technological Proficiency (3 units)
  • Science with lab (3 units)
    • Required: NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition (3 units) CO4L
  • Oral Communications (3 units)
    • Required:  ​COM 101 - Oral Communication (3 units) *

Associate’s Fourth Semester (15 units)


  • Humanities (3 units)
  • Fine Arts (3 units)
  • General Electives (9 units) (Select with GBC Advisor)

Bachelor’s Sixth Semester (15 units)


Bachelor’s Seventh Semester (15 units)


  • HDFS RPE Course (3 units)
  • General Electives (12 units)

Bachelor’s Eighth Semester (15 units)


Legend


* Course fulfills specific program requirements for the bachelor’s degree. Disclaimer: The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Nevada, Reno. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.