Child Development and Family Science Minor

IUP students who major or minor in CDFR must earn a “C” grade or better in HDFS 218 and HDFS 224

The Child Development and Family Science 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 Child Development and Family Science minor is appropriate for all majors who wish to pursue careers working with children and families. The minor includes three required courses and three elective courses.

Required Courses: 9

HDFS 218 - Child Development Credits: 3
HDFS 224 - Marriage and Family Relations Credits: 3
HDFS 430 - Poverty and Human Development Credits: 3

Three courses from the following: 9

HDFS 310 - Child Observation and Assessment Credits: 3
HDFS 315 - Introduction to Early Intervention Credits: 3
HDFS 321 - Preschool Education: Play and Developmentally Appropriate Practices Credits: 3
HDFS 322 - Early Care and Education Credits: 3
HDFS 323 - Family Issues Credits: 3
HDFS 410 - Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3
HDFS 411 - Family and Community Credits: 3
HDFS 420 - Infant Toddler Mental Health Credits: 3
HDFS 425 - Adolescence: Risk and Resiliency Credits: 3
HDFS 426 - Techniques of Parent Education Credits: 3
HDFS 427 - Administration of Human Service Programs Credits: 3
HDFS 428 - Family Dynamics Credits: 3
HDFS 429 - Teaching in Community Settings Credits: 3
HDFS 481 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3

Child Development and Family Science Minor

Required Courses: 9

Three courses from the following: 9

Total Minor Requirements: 18