Human Development and Family Science (HDFS-MN)
The minor in human development and family science consists of 12 credit hours. The department focuses on issues related to normal human development across the lifespan and views the family as the primary context in which development occurs. A primary objective is to increase knowledge and understanding of human and family development and the impact of developmental and social factors on the overall being of individuals and families.
Part A – Complete one course: (3 credits)
- HDFS 3200 Foundations of Family Science
Part B – Complete one course from: (3 credits)
- HDFS 2400 Life Span Human Development
- HDFS 2410 Child Development
- HDFS 2420 Adolescence and Emerging Adult Development
Part C: (6 credits)
- Choose 6 additional credit hours from HDFS courses
- At least 3 credit hours from Part C choices must be at the 3000-level or above
- Can use one course from HDFS 2400, 2410, or 2420 (whichever was not used in Part B)
- Students should note course pre-requisites before planning which Part C courses to choose
Human Development and Family Science minor program guidelines
Required for graduation: No
Credit hours required: A minimum of 12 credit hours. 1000 level courses shall not be counted toward the 12- credit hour minimum. Must include at least 6 credit hours at 3000-level or above.
Transfer credit hours: allowed A maximum of 6
Overlap with the GE: Permitted.
Overlap with the major and additional minor(s): The minor must be in a different subject than the major. No overlap is allowed between the minor and major or additional minor(s).
Grades required:
- Minimum C- for a course to be listed on the minor
- Minimum 2.00 cumulative point-hour ratio required for the minor
- Course work graded Pass/Non-Pass cannot count on the minor.
Minor Approval: Minor program approval is not required as long as there is no variation from the minor program sheet. Any variation from the minor as indicated must be approved by the EHE Office of Academic Affairs located in A100 PAES Building (614-292-9621).
A student’s primary advisor can add the minor with the program code at the top of this sheet.
Filing the minor program form: The minor program form must be filed with the student’s college/school at least by the time the graduation application is submitted to a college/school counselor