Human Development and Family Science

(51 credits)

Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) offers an interdisciplinary approach to individual and family development across the lifespan to equip and empower families through a strengths-based educational approach.

Core Courses:

HDFS 145 - Introduction to Family Science 3 Credits
HDFS 309 - Applied Theory in HDFS 3 Credits

Required Foundational Studies Courses:

PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior 3 Credits
AHS 111 - Personal Health Science and Wellness 3 Credits

Required Courses:

HDFS 237 - Child Development 3 Credits
HDFS 238 - Adolescent Development 3 Credits
HDFS 301 - Family Resource Management 3 Credits
EPSY 305 - Society and Aging 3 Credits
HDFS 335 - Families in Crisis 3 Credits
HDFS 336 - Family Relationships 3 Credits
HDFS 436 - Parent Education 3 Credits
HDFS 441 - Family Life Education Methods 3 Credits
HDFS 448 - Human Development and Family Science Practicum 3 Credits
HDFS 449 - Internship in Human Development and Family Science 3 Credits
COMM 211 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
PSY 100 - Psychology of Human Sexuality and Sexual Responsibility 3 Credits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

Degree Map

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA. A grade of C or better is required to receive credit for all major coursework.

Fall 1st Year

AHS 111 - Personal Health Science and Wellness 3 Credits
HDFS 145 - Introduction to Family Science 3 Credits
PSY 101 - General Psychology: Understanding Human Behavior 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
COMM 101 - Introduction to Public Communication 3 Credits
15 Credits

Spring 1st Year

PSY 100 - Psychology of Human Sexuality and Sexual Responsibility 3 Credits
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Quantitative Literacy/Mathematics | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Fine and Performing Arts | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 2nd Year

HDFS 237 - Child Development 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: Laboratory Science | Credits/Units 4
Foundational Studies: Literary Studies | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 2

15 Credits

Spring 2nd Year

HDFS 238 - Adolescent Development 3 Credits (Critical Course)
COMM 211 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
Foundational Studies: History | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 3rd Year

HDFS 301 - Family Resource Management 3 Credits
HDFS 336 - Family Relationships 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: Junior Composition | Credits/Units 3
Foundational Studies: Ethics and Social Responsibility | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 3rd Year

EPSY 305 - Society and Aging 3 Credits
HDFS 309 - Applied Theory in HDFS 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: GPCD | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Fall 4th Year

HDFS 448 - Human Development and Family Science Practicum 3 Credits (Critical Course)
HDFS 441 - Family Life Education Methods 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Foundational Studies: HIP | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

Spring 4th Year

HDFS 449 - Internship in Human Development and Family Science 3 Credits (Critical Course)
HDFS 335 - Families in Crisis 3 Credits (Critical Course)
HDFS 436 - Parent Education 3 Credits (Critical Course)
Elective | Credits/Units 3
Elective | Credits/Units 3

15 Credits

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Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://portal.indstate.edu/ISU/login.

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/hdfs