Human Development and Family Science, BS

The Human Development and Family Science program leads to a bachelor of science degree. Primary objectives of the program are to prepare professionals to work in, or supervise, human service agencies that serve
children, youth, and/or families. The program also provides preparation for students who want to pursue graduate study in applied programs such as social work, counseling, or education. Students who major in Human Development and Family Science must maintain a 2.0 major GPA to graduate from the program.

The CDFR minor, consisting of 18 credits, is for students who desire to work in programs that entail all aspects of child development and family relationships and administration in human service agencies at federal, state, and local levels, but who have their major coursework in a related field. The INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG, 2018-19 Page 11 CDFR minor is appropriate for all majors who wish to pursue careers working with children and families. The minor includes two required courses and any combination of four additional courses, including at least one 400-level course, with a CDFR prefix from the list provided.

Liberal Studies: 46-47

As outlined inLiberal Studies Requirements section with the following specifications:

Mathematics: 3

Social Science:

ANTH 110 - Contemporary Anthropology Credits: 3 or any global or multicultural social science course
PSYC 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 151 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
or
SOC 161 - Foundations of Sociology: Social Relations in Groups and Organizations Credits: 3

Liberal Studies Electives: 6

FCSE 315 - Consumer Economics and Family Finance Credits: 3
FDNT 145 - Personal Nutrition Credits: 3
No courses with CDFR prefix

Major: 46-47

Required Courses:

CDFR 218 - Child Development Credits: 3
CDFR 224 - Marriage and Family Relations Credits: 3
CDFR 310 - Child Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
CDFR 321 - Preschool Education: Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices Credits: 3
CDFR 323 - Family Issues Credits: 3
CDFR 410 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
CDFR 411 - Family and Community Credits: 3
CDFR 425 - Adolescence: Risk and Resiliency Credits: 3
CDFR 426 - Techniques of Parent Education Credits: 3
CDFR 427 - Administration of Human Service Programs Credits: 3
CDFR 428 - Family Dynamics Credits: 3
CDFR 429 - Teaching in Community Settings Credits: 3
One CDFR Elective course Credits: 3
SOC 428 - Child Abuse Credits: 3

Other Requirements: 3-4

Outside Courses:

NURS 202 - Foundations of Child Health Credits: 3
or
BIOL 150 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4

Free Electives: 26-28

(1)

Three Optional Concentrations:

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Students are encouraged to declare a minor or complete one of three concentrations or fulfill the requirements for National Council for Family Relations Certificate Family Life Educator certificate. An internship can be completed with any one of the above options.

(2) CDFR 420 can count as either a core course or as part of the concentration, but not in both places.