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May 04, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Human Development and Family Science, BS
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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.
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Liberal Studies Electives: 6
Three Optional Concentrations:
Infant/Toddler Mental Health 15
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.
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