Human Development Minor

Students majoring in other programs can choose to declare a minor in human development or in early childhood. Refer to the Course Summary for a complete list of classes and links to the syllabus and instructor for each.

Minor in Early Childhood (Minimum 22 semester hours to include the following courses)

HD 101 Human Development Across the Lifespan
HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships
HD 340 Development in Context
HD 341 Learning and Guidance in Early Childhood
HD 342 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs
HD 449 Seminar in Early Childhood Education
HD 482 Child Assessment and Evaluation

Minor in Human Development (Minimum 18 semester hours)

Required courses:

HD 101 Human Development Across the Lifespan
HD 204 Family Systems

Plus an additional 12 hours of electives (4 courses) from the following:

HD 300 Child Abuse
HD 301 Family Stress and Coping
HD 302 Parent-Child Relationships
HD 304 Intimate Relationships
HD 305 Gerontology
HD 334 Community Development
HD 340 Development in Context
HD 342 Curriculum Development
HD 345 Managing Behavior
HD 346 Middle Childhood
HD 350 Diversity in Contemporary Families
HD 360 Death and Dying
HD 385 Perspectives in Human Services
HD 403 Families in Poverty
HD 406 Work and Family
HD 408 Adolescent Development
HD 409 Current Consumer Issues
HD 412 Adult Development and Learning
HD 430 Professional Preparation*

*Has a course prerequisite of HD 385