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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Community and Family Services, BS (non–teacher certification)


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Graduates of the human development and family science program seek to enhance the well-being of individuals and families through research and community engagement. Community and family services is one of two non-certification concentrations offered.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in human development and family science with a concentration in community and family services (non–teacher certification).

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the University Core Curriculum  in the Academics  section of this catalog and the College of Education  requirements.

Major requirements


Community and family services, 21 hours


Electives


To complete the minimum of 120 hours for the degree.

Other requirements


  • A minimum grade of C is required in each course in the major; a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the major, 2.0 GPA in UNT courses and 2.0 overall GPA is required for graduation (overall GPA includes all course work transferred in addition to those taken at UNT).
  • Students who are interested in research and preparing for graduate studies are advised to take a research practicum and complete a senior thesis. Any student who is interested in research should meet with a faculty advisor early in the program to plan an appropriate minor and electives and to seek approval for choosing a senior thesis.
  • Students majoring in human development and family science must contact the Student Advising Office, Matthews Hall, Room 105, to prepare their degree audits.

Internship information


Include one 3-hour unpaid internship (HDFS 4023 ) related to the student’s selected emphasis area (see below). Students must complete a minimum of 150 clock hours to meet this requirement. Some students may be required to complete a second internship. Students should have senior status and have completed HDFS 4011  before beginning the internship. Liability insurance is required for all internship students. Permission to enroll in an internship and approval of the internship site are required. Students must have completed the following courses to be eligible for enrollment in internships related to:

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
HDFS 1013 - Human Development   3 hours    HDFS 1023 - Assessment and Observation   3 hours   
HDFS 2033 - Parenting   3 hours    American History core   3 hours
American History core   3 hours Communication core   3 hours
Communication core   3 hours Creative Arts core   3 hours
Mathematics core   3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
HDFS 2013 - Introduction to Human Development and Family Science Theories   3 hours    HDFS 2042 - Professional Development in Human Development and Family Science   2 hours   
Government/Political Science core   3 hours  Government/Political Science core   3 hours 
Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours  Life and Physical Sciences core   3 hours 
Elective 3 hours  HDFS Concentration 3 hours 
Elective 3 hours HDFS Upper Division elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 14 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
EPSY 3013 - Reading and Understanding Research   3 hours    HDFS 3113 - Infant and Child Development   3 hours   
HDFS 3153 - The Impact of Culture on Individuals and Families   3 hours    HDFS 3423 - Family, School and Community   3 hours   
HDFS 3313 - Interpersonal Relationships   3 hours   HDFS 3533 - Families in Crisis   3 hours   
HDFS 4253 - Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families   3 hours    HDFS Concentration 3 hours 
PADM 3010 - Foundations of Philanthropy and Nonprofits   3 hours    HDFS Upper Division elective 3 hours 
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
HDFS 3213 - Infant and Toddler Intervention and Education   3 hours    HDFS 4023 - Internship   3 hours   
HDFS 4011 - Pre-Internship   1 hour    HDFS 4133 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood   3 hours   
HDFS 4323 - Family Law and Public Policy   3 hours    HDFS 4413 - Family Life Education   3 hours   
HDFS Concentration 3 hours  SOWK 4700 - Child Welfare Practice and Services   3 hours   
HDFS Concentration 3 hours  Elective 3 hours
HDFS Concentration 3 hours    
Total 16 hours  Total 15 hours 

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