HDFS Undergraduate Programs
HDFS Minor Information
What is involved with a Human Development and Family Science minor and how do I declare it?
A minor in Human Development and Family Science can be a great compliment to any degree program although it is particularly beneficial for students who plan to work with children, families, and/or individuals in helping roles. The minor allows students to delve into how humans develop across the lifespan and to understand individuals in the context of the family environment.
The HDFS minor requires at least 22 credit hours made up of the following courses:
- HDFS 360-Family Development (5 credit hours)
- HDFS 361-Introduction to Child Development (5 credit hours)
- HDFS 362-Middle Childhood and Adolescence (4 credit hours)
- HDFS 364-Life Span Human Development (5 credit hours)
- One additional 3 credit hour course chosen from the following options:
- HDFS 468-Individual and Family Helping Skills
- HDFS 560-Advanced Family Development
- HDFS 570-Adolescent Development: A Biopsychosocial Perspective
- HDFS 660-Children and Their Families Under Stress
- HDFS 665-Parenting
- HDFS 670.01-Adult Development and Aging
- HDFS 670.02-Human Sexuality
- HDFS 670.03-Courtship and Marriage
- HDFS 670.04-Formal and Informal Support Systems of Older Adults
To declare a minor in HDFS, you must first schedule a meeting with the Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator by calling 292-6612. At this meeting, the Academic Program Coordinator will review the minor with you and approve your Minor Program Form. Once you get your Minor Program Form approved, you must file the form with your college or school office. Read more information about the HDFS minor (pdf file).
Where can I find out information about other minors that may be available to me?
Although a minor is not required for HDFS students, some students choose to add a minor to compliment their degree program. While some minors can be declared simply by meeting with the Human Ecology Academic Program Coordinator (call 292-6612 for an appointment), others require that permission first be secured from the department offering the minor. The College of Arts and Sciences maintains a list of all minors available at OSU. Please review the information listed there for the minor you are interested in and follow the stated procedures to declare this minor.
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