Family Life and Human Development - Family Services Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
Some courses are taught only one semester per year. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their Student Success Advisor before selecting coursework.
Other courses may be substituted or added with approval and signature of the Department Chair.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

or

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Family Life and Human Development - Family Services Curriculum (64 Credits)

FLHD Core Requirements (30 Credits)

FLHD 1010 - Introduction to Social Work and Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
FLHD 2400 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 2700 - Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3200 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3300 - Family Processes and Theory 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3370 - Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education 3 Credit(s)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Knowledge Area)

Family Services Required Courses (22 Credits)

FLHD 3350 - Values and Ethics in Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3600 - Research Methods in Family Life and Human Development 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4100 - Family Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4250 - Marital Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4300 - Human Sexuality 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4500 - Family Law and Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Family Services Capstone (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following for 3 credits:

FLHD 4800 - Study Abroad: Family Life in Cultural Context (Country) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4850 - Independent Research 1-12 Credit(s) (complete 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4890 - Internship 1-12 Credit(s) (complete 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4950 - Family Life Education Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Family Services Electives (9 Credits)

Select 9 credits from the following. Courses taken as a Captone cannot be double-counted as electives. Students can choose to take more than one Capstone course for elective credit.

FLHD 2200 - Emotional Resilience and Well-Being 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3360 - Divorce and Remarriage 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3450 - Mindfulness and Meditation 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3610 - Play and Advanced Guidance 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3620 - Advanced Preschool Lab 0 Credit(s)
FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship and Intervention 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4350 - Fostering Family, School, and Community Partnerships 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4600 - Emotional and Relational Development over the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4800 - Study Abroad: Family Life in Cultural Context (Country) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4850 - Independent Research 1-12 Credit(s)
FLHD 4890 - Internship 1-12 Credit(s)
FLHD 4950 - Family Life Education Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (10-35 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.