A minor in Human Development and Family Science provides you with knowledge of key concepts underlying individual and family development across the life cycle that will complement your degree.
Who is minoring in HDFS?
Students across campus find our curriculum complementary to their major focus, including:
- Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Communication Studies
Minor Coursework
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Required
*HDFS 4870/6870 (Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan) is now HDFS 2600. This will not count towards your minor coursework. To fulfill the required coursework, you can take HDFS 3930 or choose another HDFS 3000+ elective from the list provided on the Bulletin (*subject to change). |
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Elective You get to select 2 electives from one of our content areas. |
Elective You get to select 3 electives from one of our content areas. |
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Review elective coursework options by clicking on the "Requirements" link on the right side-bar of this page to visit the Bulletin. |
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Please note that substitutions will typically not be granted for required or elective courses.
Research Internship (5950) is not available for minors, but you may choose to participate in the Center for Undergraduate Research (CURO). Please visit the CURO website for additional information and review the required form.
Directed Studies (HDFS 3010) are available but will not count towards your minor coursework. If you are interested in learning more about Directed Studies, students should 1) talk to a faculty member about opportunities to learn more about a specific topic; 2) meet with their advisor; 3) complete the agreement form that includes a syllabus.