Family and Consumer Sciences: Child, Youth & Family Studies Option, B.S.

Required courses, 44-51 credits

• HD 166 - The Family: Continuing Concerns 3 cr.
• HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach 3 cr.
• HD 230 - Human Sexuality 3 cr.
• HD 366 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts 3 cr.
• HD 367 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Formation 3 cr.
• HD 372 - Family Financial Management 3 cr.
• HD 386 - Family Resource Management and the Environment 3 cr.
• HD 395 - Research in Family Sciences 3 cr.
• HD 397 - Field Work 1-12 cr. (6-12 cr)
• HD 466 - Guidance of Children and Adolescents 3 cr.
• FCS 190 - Exploration of Family and Consumer Sciences 3 cr.
• FCS 295 - Professional Development and Ethics 1-12 cr.
• FCS 390 - Adult Education 2 or 3 cr.
• FCS 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student and Intern Teachers 1-2 cr. (1 cr)
• FCS 444 - Helping Relationships: Skills for the Helping Professions 3 cr.

Collateral courses, 6 credits

• PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.

Second major, minor, or certificate program

Completion of a second major, minor, or approved certificate program is required.

Practicum

You may complete your practicum requirements in one of two ways:

1. Complete a minimum of three practicum credits of Study Abroad, International Service Learning, or other fully immersed diversity service learning experience, plus at least three additional credits earned in local experience.
2. Complete a total of 12 practicum credits.

• HD 397 - Field Work 1-12 cr.

Experiential Learning Activity

Experiential Learning Activity requirement completed in consultation with CYFS Academic Adviser.

Communication in the Major

• FCS 190 - Exploration of Family and Consumer Sciences 3 cr.
• FCS 390 - Adult Education 2 or 3 cr.

Capstone Experience

• HD 395 - Research in Family Sciences 3 cr.