2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Development and Family Science Minor


Coordinator

Matthew Mulvaney, Undergraduate Program Director
144C White Hall
315-443-5654

Description

Students pursuing programs in other areas of study may choose a minor in human development and family science.

The Human Development and Family Science Minor provides students with a broad foundation covering a range of issues focusing on the healthy development of children and families. This minor provides knowledge and skills that can be applied to real world settings across different settings, such as families, schools, work places, hospitals within the United States and internationally.

Admission

To be admitted to the program, students must submit a declaration of minor form to the department.

Student Learning Outcomes


Students will gain understanding of children’s, youth, and families’ well-being in the context of everyday life. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of individual’s social, emotional and behavioral development in diverse settings. 

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

1. Explain, discuss, and analyze principles of human development in families from diverse populations.

2. Analyze and explain how research is utilized to understand human development and family processes across settings.

3. Critically evaluate and assess practices across settings.

Non-Practicum HFS Courses


Plus two non-practicum HFS courses at the 300- or 400-level or above

Total Credits: 18


Restrictions:


This minor is open to non-HFS major students.