Program: Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Double Major - University of Houston

Apr 07, 2025

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Double Major

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families. HDFS graduates have a variety of opportunities available to them. Many students go on to graduate school in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Education, Medicine, and Law.

Students with a 2.3 UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Studies.

Degree Requirements

Degree Total: 120.0 Credit Hours

UH Core Requirements

Communication

6.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3

Math/Reasoning

12.0 credit hours required

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 or
MATH 1332 - Elementary Mathematical Modeling Credit Hours: 3
Math Reasoning
Math Reasoning
Math Reasoning

Life & Physical Sciences

6.0 credit hours required

Life and Physical Sciences: Approved Core Courses

Language, Philosophy & Culture

3.0 credit hours required

Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses

Creative Arts

3.0 credit hours required

Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses

American History/Government/Political Science

12.0 credit hours required

HIST 1376 - The United States To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0 or
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1378 - The U S Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0 or
HIST 1379 - The United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

3.0 credit hours required

Suggested:

HDFS 2314 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3

Writing in the Disciplines

3.0 credit hours required

HDFS 1300 - Development of Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3

Diversity in Special Populations

6.0 credit hours required

HDFS 3300 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3

Major Core Requirements

36.0 credit hours required

HDFS 1311 - Personal Development and College Success Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 2314 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3
HDFS 2320 - Research Methods in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3350 - Observation and Assessment of Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4315 - Culture and Diversity in Human Development Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4318 - Parent-Child Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4325 - Theory to Practice in Human Development and Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4393 - Internship in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4394 - Internship in Human Development & Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.0 (300 hours)
HDFS Elective (any level course with HDFS prefix)
HDFS Elective (any level course with HDFS prefix)
HDFS Elective (any level course with HDFS prefix)

Area Electives

15.0 credit hours required

Students must choose 15 hours from the approved list of area electives or receive approval for classes through petition. The approved list of electives is maintained on the College of Education website at: http://www.uh.edu/education/degree-programs/hdfs-major/degree-plans/.

Secondary Major Requirements

Minimum 30.0 credit hours required

See secondary major department for major requirements. Students with a double major cannot receive a certificate to teach.