This non-certification degree has a flexible program of study, enabling students to pursue a body of coursework closely aligned with their professional interests. The degree includes a prescribed concentration and two minors: one in Youth Development and another in either Creative Studies or Health. The Child Professional Services concentration does not allow students to seek teacher certification. However, it provides a strong foundation in child and adolescent development, instructional methods, educational psychology, kinesiology, youth development, creative studies and health as a means of preparing graduates for careers in civic, social, or religious organizations; hospitals or non-profit organizations; or family and community services. Students interested in University Studies - Child Professional Services should contact the EPSY undergraduate advisor located in Harrington Tower.
The following curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in University Studies with an area of concentration in Child Professional Services. Students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor prior to registration each semester.
Plan of Study Grid First Year |
Fall |
POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
MATH 140
| Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
or Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| 3 |
| History of the United States | |
| History of the United States | |
| History of Texas | |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Spring |
MATH 142
| Business Calculus
or Introduction to Logic | 3 |
POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| History of the United States | |
| History of the United States | |
| History of Texas | |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Year |
Fall |
INST 210 | Understanding Special Populations | 3 |
TEFB 273 | Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools | 3 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
Spring |
EPFB 210 | Family Engagement and Empowerment | 3 |
INST 301 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| 3 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Year |
Fall |
INST 222 | Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
KINE 214/HLTH 214 | Health and Physical Activity for Children | 3 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Year |
Fall |
EPSY 321 | Adolescent Development | 3 |
1 | 3 |
2 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
3 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
Spring |
EPSY 320 | Child Development | 3 |
EPSY 435 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
1 | 3 |
2,3 | 3 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |