Human Development and Family Sciences, Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences (BSHDFS)
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (BSHDFS)
The Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences focuses on the study of human development, individuals in a family context, relationships, and well-being within the family and the broader social, economic, community, and governmental environment. Students in the program are expected to develop knowledge and understanding about human development and family dynamics through classroom experiences, observation of children and families, and research. They have opportunities to apply their knowledge through practicum experiences in research and placements in the field. The program is designed to give students excellent preparation for graduate training that leads to careers in academia, research, medicine, and other health professions, as well as for employment in a field involving work with children, families, and adults.
Students must be admitted to the Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences Program.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| HDF 304H | Family Relationships: Honors | 3 |
| SDS 302F | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: ECO, SOC, PSY, ANT, GOV, GRG, HIS, LIN, or PHL | 3 | |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HDF 313H | Child Development: Honors | 3 |
| HDF 114H | Child Development Laboratory: Honors | 1 |
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| HDF 305 | Health and Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CH 302C | Foundations of Chemistry II | 3 |
| SDS 324E | Elements of Regression Analysis | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| HDF 362 | Children and Public Policy | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HDF 315L | Research Methods in Human Development and Family Sciences | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division ECO, SOC, PSY, ANT, GOV, GRG, HIS, LIN, or PHL | 3 | |
| HDF 338 | Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Young Children | 3 |
| HDF 351 | Infant Development and Attachment Relationships | 3 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HDF 355H | Problems Course: Honors | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: ECO, SOC, PSY, ANT, GOV, GRG, HIS, LIN, or PHL | 3 | |
| GOV 310L | American and Texas Government | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HDF 355H | Problems Course: Honors | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| HDF 372K | Families in Transition | 3 |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government | 3 |
| HDF 340 | Ethical, Philosophical, and Professional Development Issues | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| HDF 379H | Honors Tutorial Course | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 2 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HDF 371 | Adolescent Development in Context | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: AST, BIO, CH, C S, GEO, NEU, M, PHY, or NTR (excluding NTR 306) | 3 | |
Courses designed for nonscience majors may not be counted toward this requirement; students should consult the School of Health and Human Sciences for a list of courses that may be counted. |
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| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division Elective | 3 | |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| SDS 302F | Foundations of Data Analysis | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Differential and Integral Calculus | ||
| Differential Calculus for Science | ||
| Differential and Integral Calculus for the Sciences | ||
| Elements of Regression Analysis | ||
| CH 301 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| or CH 301C | Foundations of Chemistry I | |
| BIO 311C | Introductory Biology I | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
| Introductory Biology II | ||
| Principles of Chemistry II | ||
| Foundations of Chemistry II | ||
| Hours chosen from: Additional semester coursework (courses designed for nonscience majors may not be counted toward this requirement; students should consult the School of Human Ecology for a list of courses that may be counted) | 3 | |
Astronomy | ||
Biology | ||
Chemistry | ||
Computer Science | ||
Geological Sciences | ||
Mathematics | ||
Physics | ||
Nutrition (other than Nutrition 306) | ||
| NTR 306 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 3 |
| or PBH 317 | Introduction to Public Health | |
| Hours chosen from: | 3 | |
Nutrition | ||
Public Health | ||
Textiles and Apparel | ||
| Personal and Family Finance | ||
| Hours chosen from: | 13 | |
| Family Relationships: Honors | ||
| Child Development: Honors | ||
| Child Development Laboratory: Honors | ||
| Research Methods in Human Development and Family Sciences | ||
| Health and Development Across the Lifespan | ||
or HDF 306 | Introduction to Gender and Sexuality | |
| Hours chosen from: (at least one of the 3 hours must be HDF 379H) | 12 | |
| Problems Course: Honors | ||
| Honors Tutorial Course | ||
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF (approved by the departmental honors advisor) | 15 | |
| Subtotal | 64 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 30 | |
| Subtotal | 30 | |
| General Education | ||
| Remaining Core Curriculum (42 hours total) | 24 | |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 26 | |
| College Requirements - Natural Sciences | ||
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences (BSHDFS)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| H E 101P | Professional Development I | 1 |
| H E 102P | Ethics Across Life | 1 |
| H E 103P | Professional Development II | 1 |
| Hours chosen from: Upper-division HDF (excluding HDF 322, HDF 357, HDF 359, HDF 352, HDF 652F, HDF 352L, HDF 652P, HDF 355H, HDF 355R, and HDR 379H) | 18 | |
| Select nine semester hours, at least three of which must be upper-division, from courses in economics, social or cultural anthropology, sociology, government, history, linguistics, philosophy, geography and the environment, and psychology (PSY 304, PSY 333D, and PSY 339 may not be counted toward this degree. Courses used to fulfill this requirement may not also be used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
At least 36 semester hours of upper-division coursework must be completed.
At least 21 semester hours must be completed in residence at the University.
At least 18 semester hours in the School of Health and Human Sciences must be completed in residence at the University.
Additional Requirements and Policy
Students must fulfill both the University's General Requirements for graduation and the college requirements. They must earn a grade of at least C- in each mathematics and science course required for the degree, and grade point average in these courses of at least 2.00. More information about grades and the grade point average is given in the General Information Catalog.
Additional Requirements and Policy
Students must remain in good standing with an overall in-residence grade point average of at least 3.30 and an overall grade point average of 3.50 in all human development and family sciences courses. In addition, student research conducted in HDF 355H and HDF 379H must be presented in an approved public forum, such as the college’s annual Undergraduate Research Forum. Students who fail to maintain the required grade point average may be subject to dismissal from the program. Under special circumstances and at the discretion of the human development and family sciences honors advisor, a student may be allowed to continue under academic review.