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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Human Development and Family Sciences, B.S. - with EC-6 Generalist Certification

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College of Education > Department of Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences > Human Development and Family Sciences, B.S. - with EC-6 Generalist Certification

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Sciences (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.

Undergraduates in Human Development and Family Sciences prepare for the following teacher certifications in the State of Texas through the UH Teacher Education Program.

Students with 2.0 cumulative UH GPA may declare a major in Human Development and Family Sciences.

Degree Requirements

Degree Total: 122.0 Credit Hours

First Year

Fall Semester

15.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1301 - The U.S. to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1305 - Foundations of Chemistry Credit Hours: 3 (Sciences A)
HDFS 2314 - Introduction to Human Development and Interventions Credit Hours: 3

Spring Semester

15.0 credit hours required

ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1351 - Introduction to Geometric Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - The U.S. Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3 (Science B)
HDFS 1300 - Development of Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3 (WID)

Second Year

Fall Semester

18.0 credit hours required

MATH 1342 - Elementary Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3 (Component Area Option/Math 3)
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3
Core Language, Philosophy & Culture Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 1303 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: 3
HDFS 3318 - Human Ecology of Adult Development Credit Hours: 3
Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses Credit Hours: 3

Spring Semester

15.0 credit hours required

CUIN 1350 - Mathematics for Teachers 1 Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3
Core Life and Physical Sciences Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4318 - Parent-Child Relationships Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 3300 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3.0

Third Year

Fall Semester - Pre-Teaching

14.0 credit hours required

CUIN 1103 - Development of Educator Dispositions Credit Hours: 1.0
CUIN 3316 - Prekindergarten Curriculum and Instruction Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4375 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 3302 - Social Education Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 3320 - Survey of Literature for Children and Adolescents Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 3111 - Educational Technology for Elementary Teachers Credit Hours: 1.0

Benchmark Checkpoint

Spring Semester - Developing Teaching *

16.0 credit hours required

CUIN 3317 - Kindergarten and Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction Credit Hours: 3.0
CUIN 4315 - Assessment of Children Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4310 - Reading and Language Arts in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4320 - Social Studies in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 3101 - Practicum for Preservice Teachers Credit Hours: 1
CUIN 4332 - Literacy Assessment for Reading and Writing Credit Hours: 3.0

Benchmark Checkpoint

Fourth Year

Fall Semester - Teaching Residency 1

15.0 credit hours required

EDUC 2301 - Introduction to Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
ELED 4314 - Mathematics in the Elementary School I Credit Hours: 3.0
HDFS 4316 - Dynamics of Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3
ELED 4311 - Science in the Elementary School I Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 4311 - Student Teaching and Integrated Technology: Elementary Credit Hours: 3.0

Benchmark Checkpoint

Spring Semester - Student Teaching Residency 2

14.0 credit hours required

CUIN 4361 - Second Language Methodology Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4312 - Science in the Elementary School II Credit Hours: 3.0
ELED 4315 - Mathematics in the Elementary School II Credit Hours: 3.0
EDUC 4512 - Clinical Teaching 2-Elementaryl Credit Hours: 5

Benchmark Checkpoint

Note(s):

*Spring starters would take one course in previous Winter mini.

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