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Undergraduate Program
Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) is a division within the Department of Human Ecology (HE), which currently has over 270 undergraduate majors who focus on the study of families and the individuals within the family unit. Our program is unique in that it is located in the College of Natural Sciences, giving our majors a solid science background. Our HDFS curriculum focuses on students developing knowledge and experience about individuals and the family through observation, interaction, research, and writing, and provides ample opportunities for students to implement the skills they have mastered. The combination of science and HDFS gives students an excellent preparation for a future in allied health professions, graduate school or advance degrees, research careers in HDFS, or for employment that has indirect or direct contact with children, families, or adults.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES - OVERVIEW
Students choose between five
tracks, Early Childhood, Human Development, Families and Personal Relationships,
Families and Society, and General Human Development and Family Sciences,
which requires a 3.00 GPA. Regardless of a student's track or course work,
all diplomas read Human Development and Family Sciences.
All tracks require students to take nine hours of approved
support coursework outside of
the major. It is recommended that these courses be geared toward the student's
future career goals and objectives. All tracks require a research
and/or applied practicum, with some
students opting to do both. Our program allows students to look ahead to their
future, and design a program (within the required framework) that best meets their
career needs. For coursework requirements, please consult the UT
Catalog.
Option I: Early Childhood - This option is designed
to provide the necessary foundation for further study or a career in working
with children in applied settings.
Option II: Human Development - This option involves the study of
development across the lifespan.
Option III: Families and Personal Relationships - This option involves
the study of the formation and maintenance of close relationships, especially
couple and family relationships.
Option IV: Families and Society - This option involves the study
of the family and its interactions with larger socioeconomic systems,
such as the economy, work and school, the media, public policy, and government.
Option V: General Human Development and Family Sciences - This
option allows the student to individualize the degree plan to match his
or her career goals. Option V is limited to students with an in-residence
University grade point average of at least 3.00 and consent of the undergraduate
adviser.
Practicum
Overview and FAQ's
Practicum
Application
Non-Major Practicum Application
Practicum-Applied (HDF 352, 352L, 652F,
652P)
Practicum-Research (HDF 355)
Degree
Requirements
Course
Descriptions
Specific Career Programs
Student Advising
Support Courses
Degree
Plans
BS
in Human Development and Family Sciences
BA
in Human Ecology
Students interested in finding internships, exploring career opportunities, or planning for graduate school should visit the College
of Natural Sciences Career Services website and schedule an appointment with an advisor by calling 512-471-6700. The Natural Sciences Career Services office can provide access to an exclusive college job database (e-Recruiting) and add you to the hdfs-career listserv.
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