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College of Education

Human Development and Family Science Department

Required Courses

B.S. in Human Development and Family Science Requirements

In order to graduate, you will also need to complete your General Education and university requirements.

Complete one of the following courses:

Complete all of the following core courses:

Complete nine (9) units total from the Phase-specific coursework in List A and List B:

List A

List B

Complete a minimum of six (6) units from the following Development in Context coursework:

Complete a minimum of six (6) units from the following Family Science coursework:

Complete one of the following Interdisciplinary Health Science courses:

Learning Outcomes

Human Development and Family Science Content Knowledge

Students assess theories, research methods, and concepts of physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development and of family processes across the lifespan.

Diversity in Human Development and Family Science

Students analyze the diversity of lifespan development and family processes within real-life settings, and across local, national, and global contexts.

Human Development and Family Science Integration and Application

Students evaluate and develop solutions to real-world issues that affect children, youth, adults, and families.

Human Development and Family Science Professional Application

Students evaluate and develop effective and ethical professional HDFS skills and ethical and reflective practices to serve and advocate for individuals and families in diverse, multicultural communities.