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Human Development and Family Science Minor
Program type:
Minor
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
2-3 semesters
Credit Hours:
18
Add to your education with a minor in Human Development and Family Science and learn
more about working with children and families across a wide array of professional
areas.
Acquire a broad knowledge of human development, family development and family systems
in preparation for working with people and communities in a variety of career fields
ranging from local organizations, to non-profit, to government agencies.
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Request More InfoWhy earn a degree in Human Development and Family Science Minor?
This is an option for students in other undergraduate degree programs. It consists of 18 hours, selected with the adviser's approval. It is suggested for students who are interested in working with children and families within professional areas including psychology, counseling, intervention and rehabilitation, community and social services, healthcare and medicine, occupational and physical therapy, speech and language pathology, business administration, advocacy, and public policy, and social work.
The UNT College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th. St., Suite 400; Washington, D.C. 20036; telephone 202-223-0077). This distinction means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education. The college also is one of the top producers of teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school professionals in Texas.
Human Development and Family Science Minor Courses You Could Take
Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood (3 hrs)
Topics include theories and characteristics of physical, cognitive and social development
between 11 and 25 years of age. Effects of family, school, community and other factors
on adolescence and emerging adulthood also are addressed.
Childhoods Across Time, Space and Place (3 hrs)
This course is an introduction to the study of children and childhoods. It is centered
on the sociology of childhood and will explore the study of children and childhoods
across time, space and place in order to better understand complexity of young children.
Parenting (3 hrs)
Topics include commonalities and differences in parenting, caregiving and family life
are emphasized from systems, ecological and cross-cultural perspectives. Parenting
and caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures are studied in relation to adult-child
interactions, parent/school/community relations, family roles, laws and parenting
skills.
Guidance of Children and Youth (3 hrs)
Students will learn best practices in individual and group guidance and management
of children from birth through adolescence with a focus on behavior in the context
of family, culture and social practices.
Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families (3 hrs)
Analysis of programs, personnel policies, facility administration and related topics
for teachers and administrators who work with children, youth and families.
Family, School and Community (3 hrs)
This course analyzes family, school and community resources and needs as related to
the family life cycle; child welfare and education, ecological approach; and exploration
of careers related to children and families. Strategies to improve communication and
collaboration are emphasized with a focus on family types, cultures, economic conditions,
school systems, community services, political forces, advocacy groups and other factors
that impact young children and their families.
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