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Apr 05, 2025
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification
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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Studies, B.S. - with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certification
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 may also choose to take courses to prepare them for the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate which prepares students to manage nonprofit organizations.
Students with a 2.3 cumulative UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Studies.
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Degree Requirements
Degree Total: 120.0 Credit Hours Communication
6.0 credit hours required Math/Reasoning
12.0 credit hours required Life & Physical Sciences
6.0 credit hours required Language, Philosophy & Culture
3.0 credit hours required Creative Arts
3.0 credit hours required American History/Government/Political Science
12.0 credit hours required Social and Behavioral Sciences
3.0 credit hours required suggested: Writing in the Disciplines
3.0 credit hours required Diversity in Special Populations
6.0 credit hours required Major Core Requirements
36.0 credit hours required 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. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
12.0 credit hours required Free Electives
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