Human Development and Family Sciences - BS

The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) degree program will allow undergraduates to study how people develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially across their life spans. It is geared towards individuals interested in careers that address the needs of youth ages 5-17 (grades K-12), adults, and the family unit. Upon graduation from the degree, students will be equipped to serve and optimize positive developmental outcomes and family well-being across civic, social, or educational sectors, including: family and community services, social or religious organizations, hospitals or non-profit organizations, private practice, or school systems.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Fall		Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 103 or ENGL 104	Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition or Composition and Rhetoric	3
HIST 105	History of the United States	3
TEFB 273	Introduction to Culture, Community, Society and Schools ¹	3
Mathematics		3
Language, philosophy and culture		3
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Spring
HIST 106 or HIST 226	History of the United States or History of Texas	3
INST 222	Foundations of Education in a Multicultural Society ¹	3
Communication		3
Mathematics		3
Life and physical sciences		4
	Semester Credit Hours	16
Second Year
Fall
INST 210	Understanding Special Populations ¹	3
POLS 206	American National Government	3
Creative arts		3
Life and physical sciences		4
Directed elective ²		3
	Semester Credit Hours	16
Spring
EPFB 210	Family Engagement and Empowerment ¹	3
KINE 282	Culture of Wellness ¹	3
POLS 207	State and Local Government	3
Select one of the following: ¹		3
EPSY 459	Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 484	Field Experiences
EPSY 485	Directed Studies
Life and physical sciences		1
Directed elective ²		3
	Semester Credit Hours	16
Third Year
Fall
ALEC 370	Principles of Positive Youth Development ¹	3
EPSY 320	Child Development ¹	3
INST 301	Educational Psychology ¹	3
NUTR 222 or KINE 223	Nutrition for Health and Health Care or Introduction to the Science of Health and Fitness	3
SPED 321	Assessment of Students with Disabilities ¹	3
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Spring
EPSY 321	Adolescent Development ¹	3
EPSY 322	Adult Development and Aging ¹	3
EPSY 435	Educational Statistics ¹	3
PHLT 336	Health Disparities and Diversity in Society ¹	3
Select one of the following: ¹		3
ALEC 371	Skills and Techniques for Youth Development Professionals
ALEC 372	Designing and Delivering Effective Youth Programs
ALEC 375	Youth Development Programming in Sport and Physical Activities
ALEC 377	Camp Management and Administration
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Fourth Year
Fall
ALEC 473	Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Youth Development Organizations	3
EPSY 441	Family Development and Relationships ¹	3
EPSY 442	Parenting and Family Caregiving ¹	3
Select one of the following: ¹		3
ALEC 371	Skills and Techniques for Youth Development Professionals
ALEC 372	Designing and Delivering Effective Youth Programs
ALEC 375	Youth Development Programming in Sport and Physical Activities
ALEC 377	Camp Management and Administration
Directed elective ²		3
	Semester Credit Hours	15
Spring
EPSY 443	Techniques of Coaching and Counseling ¹	3
EPSY 444	Professional Ethics in Decision-Making ¹	3
Select one of the following: ¹		3
ALEC 371	Skills and Techniques for Youth Development Professionals
ALEC 372	Designing and Delivering Effective Youth Programs
ALEC 375	Youth Development Programming in Sport and Physical Activities
ALEC 377	Camp Management and Administration
Select one of the following: ¹		3
EPSY 459	Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 484	Field Experiences
EPSY 485	Directed Studies
	Semester Credit Hours	12
	Total Semester Credit Hours	120

¹: Must make a grade of C or better.
²: Select from HIST 458, KINE 214/HLTH 214, PBSI 210/WGST 210, PHLT 302, PHLT 303, PHLT 304, POLS 304, SPED 411, SPED 412, SPED 418.