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.
This program 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 |
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ENGL 103
| Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition
or Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| HIST 105 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
|---|
HIST 106
| History of the United States Since 1877
or History of Texas | 3 |
| PBSI 107 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Second Year |
|---|
| Fall |
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| INST 210 | Understanding Special Populations 1 | 3 |
| POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EPFB 210 | Family Engagement and Empowerment 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 200 | Introduction to Human Development and Family Science 1 | 3 |
| INST 301 | Educational Psychology 1 | 3 |
| POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| 1 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 16 |
| Third Year |
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| Fall |
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| EPSY 320 | Child Development 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 300 | Family Development and Relationships 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 310 | Family Resource Management 1 | 3 |
| HLTH 342/PHLT 342 | Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| 1,2 | 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 |
| HDFS 342 | Parenting and Family Caregiving 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 445 | Family Law and Social Policy 1 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Fourth Year |
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| Fall |
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| HDFS 390 | Basic Research in Family Science 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 444 | Professional Ethics in Decision-Making 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 477 | Systems Evaluation for Family Science 1 | 3 |
| HDFS 478 | Advanced Skills for Family Science Practitioners 1 | 3 |
| 1,2 | 3 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 15 |
| Spring |
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| HDFS 484 | Internship | 12 |
| | Semester Credit Hours | 12 |
| | Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
A minimum of 2.25 GPA on all coursework completed at Texas A&M is required for this degree.
