75 hours, minor required
The B.S. degree in Human Development and Family Science is a pre-professional degree that emphasizes preparation for graduate school through a strong general education in the field of Human Development and Family Science. The degree offers a broad study of the family preparing students for a variety of graduate opportunities including Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, Child Life Specialty and more.
An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamic nature of the family and of the conceptual framework on which current family relations theories are based.
- Exhibit professional development in the research field by completing a research project or family life education program with opportunity to present at a state-level conference.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of various cultures and family structure types in our society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities applicable to Human Development and Family Science majors on the bachelor and graduate degree level.
- Gain admission to a graduate school, if desired, commensurate with GPA and/or GRE scores.
- Demonstrate spiritual development and service to the church.
- Develop an international perspective that encourages tolerance and appreciation of individual differences.
Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.
33 HOURS FAMILY SCIENCE
- COMM-3003 Family Communication and Leadership
- FMST-1113 Introduction to Family Science
- FMST-2423 Parent-Child Relations
- FMST-3513 Child Welfare
- FMST-3523 Human Sexuality
- FMST-4003 Family Resource Management
- FMST-4043 Family Policy
- FMST-4123 Divorce and Stepfamily Relationships
- FMST-4553 Family Life Education
- FMST-4713 Family Science Practicum
- FMST-4733 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues
12 HOURS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CHOSEN FROM
- CHDV-3013 Nature and Characteristics of the Preschool and Primary Age Child
- CHDV-3023 Emergent Literacy
- CHDV-4023 Topics in Early Childhood
- FMST-3613 Adolescence and Early Adulthood
- FMST-3723 Gerontology
- PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology
- PSYC-3313 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC-3413 Social Psychology
- PSYC-3713 Personality
- PSYC-4113 Motivation and Emotion
9 HOURS PSYCHOLOGICAL STATISTICS AND RESEARCH
- PSYC-1113 General Psychology
- PSYC-3113 Introductory Psychological Statistics
- PSYC-4623 Experimental Psychology
3 HOURS MATHEMATICS
6 HOURS FAMILY SCIENCE THEORY CHOSEN FROM
12 HOURS PSYCHOLOGY OR FAMILY SCIENCE ELECTIVES
University Core Curriculum
Category | Hours |
Bible | 15 |
English Comp I | 3 |
English Comp II | 3 |
Oral Communication | 3 |
Math | 3 |
Political Science | 3 |
American History | 3 |
Science (no lab required) | 3 |
Humanities | 3 |
Behavioral/Social Science | 3 |
9 HOURS REQUIRED BIBLE
- BIBL-1013 Israel and God’s Kingdom (OT Survey)
- BIBL-1033 Jesus, the Church, and God’s Kingdom (NT Survey)
- BIBL-2103 The Christian Life in God’s Kingdom (NT Ethics)
6 HOURS BIBLE ELECTIVES
9 HOURS COMMUNICATION
- COMM-1213 Oral Communication
- ENGL-1113 English Composition I
- ENGL-1213 English Composition II*
*may sub with CENG-4732, ELEC-4732, MECH-4732
3 HOURS MATHEMATICS
3 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE
3 HOURS AMERICAN HISTORY
3 HOURS HUMANITIES CHOSEN FROM
- ABRD-2103 Cross-Cultural Perspectives
- ABRD-2903 Aesthetics
- ABRD-2913 Studies in European Civilization
- ARTS-2013 Survey of Visual Culture
- ARTS-2423 History of Photography and Motion Pictures
- ENGL-2213 Perspectives in Literature
- GMIN-3513 World Religions
- HIST-2823 World Civilization to 1500
- HIST-2833 World Civilization since 1500
- MATH-2123 History of Mathematics
- MUSC-2013 Music Appreciation
- MUSC-2023 Jazz Appreciation
- MUSC-3213 Perspectives in World Music
- PHIL-3003 Introduction to Philosophy by Other Means
3 HOURS SCIENCE
3 HOURS BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE CHOSEN FROM
