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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Family Sciences, BS

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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1301 - Earth and Society Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

School of Human Sciences Core Requirements

HMSC 1300 - Foundations in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3

Human Sciences Major

Required Courses

The following list of courses are required for all of the Human Sciences concentrations.

TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3353 - Parenting Credit(s): 3
HDFS 4315 - Family Development Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4340 - Consumer Problems Credit(s): 3

Human Sciences Concentrations

Select one of the following concentrations:

Family and Consumer Sciences Concentration

Family and Consumer Sciences SFA page.

This concentration prepares students for careers in the broad area of human sciences. Students pursing this concentration may choose to add a minor in a related or complimentary field.

Required Courses

CHEF 1101 - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1201 - Principles of Food Science Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEF 1205 - Public Health and Safety Management Credit(s): 2
HAMG 1321 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
INDS 1311 - Introduction to Interior Design Credit(s): 3
HDFS 2301 - Family Life Education Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2320 - Visual and Virtual Merchandising Credit(s): 3
NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3
MRCH 3333 - Apparel Quality Analysis Credit(s): 3
HDFS 4319 - Pre-Practicum Credit(s): 3
INDS 4360 - Overview of Residential Interiors and Construction Credit(s): 3

Nutrition Option

Three hours from:

NUTR 4303 - Cultural Aspects of Food Credit(s): 3
NUTR 4309 - Community Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Practicum

Three hours of:

HMSC 4120 - Practicum Credit(s): 1 to 6

Human Development and Family Studies Concentration

Human Development and Family Studies SFA page.

Focuses on change, development and interaction of the child and family leading to employment opportunities, such as child life specialists, early childhood interventionists, child care licensing agents, child care teachers and administrators, adoption specialists, and protective services workers.

Required Courses

NUTR 1138 - Diet and Fitness Credit(s): 1
HDFS 1346 - Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies Credit(s): 3
HDFS 2301 - Family Life Education Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3313 - Family Communication Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3317 - Aging and the Family Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3341 - Contemporary Family Issues Credit(s): 3
HDFS 3350 - Sexuality within the Context of the Family Credit(s): 3
HDFS 4310 - Family Policy Credit(s): 3
HDFS 4319 - Pre-Practicum Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3332 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels Credit(s): 3
TECA 1303 - Families, School, and Community Credit(s): 3
TECA 1311 - Educating Young Children Credit(s): 3

Practicum

Three hours of:

HMSC 4120 - Practicum Credit(s): 1 to 6

Composite Certification Concentration

Required Courses

CHEF 1101 - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1201 - Principles of Food Science Lab Credit(s): 2
FACS 3372 - Administration for Work-based Learning in Family and Consumer Sciences Credit(s): 3
HAMG 1321 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
HAMG 2313 - Principles of Lodging Credit(s): 3
HDFS 2301 - Family Life Education Credit(s): 3
INDS 1311 - Introduction to Interior Design Credit(s): 3
INDS 4360 - Overview of Residential Interiors and Construction Credit(s): 3
MRCH 2320 - Visual and Virtual Merchandising Credit(s): 3
MRCH 3333 - Apparel Quality Analysis Credit(s): 3
NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Content Exam Preparation

Three hours of:

HMSC 4150 - Content Exam Preparation Credit(s): 1 to 3

Professional Education Requirements

Required Courses

HDFS 2302 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
SEED 3370 - Sociocultural and Historic Perspectives in American Education Credit(s): 3
SEED 3371 - Curriculum and Instructional Design Credit(s): 3
SEED 3372 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Diverse Classrooms Credit(s): 3
SEED 4343 - Education in a Global Society Credit(s): 3

Internship

Must be completed the semester before student teaching.

SEED 4360 - Motivating and Managing the Active Learning Environment Credit(s): 3

Student Teaching

Six hours of:

SEED 4242 - Clinical Teaching in a Secondary Learning Community Credit(s): 2 to 12

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.