Human Development and Family Studies

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies prepares students for challenging careers with individuals and families throughout the lifespan. Graduates become leaders in early education, family support, and human service programs, with many students pursuing advanced study. Honors degrees are available in each of the department's three undergraduate majors.

The major in Early Childhood Development and Education (including Honors Degree option) is designed for students who plan on working with young children in school, family, and institutional settings. Certification options allow students to pursue careers as teachers and early interventionists. Certification requirements for state approved early childhood programs can be met by completing the identified course work for each certification option. The program emphasizes developmentally appropriate, family-centered practices to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities.

The Family and Community Services major (including Honors Degree option) is designed for students wishing to work within public and private agencies serving clients, infants through the aged, and their families. Combining course work and clinical experiences, the program of study prepares graduates for positions in direct client services and/or management and administration in a variety of institutional and community settings.

The major in Human Development and Family Processes (including Honors Degree option) is designed for students with broad interdisciplinary interests and whose career plans may require subsequent graduate education. Students undertake a substantial research experience and a minor in a related field. Individualized programs prepare students for careers in government work, policy, advocacy, health, and social services.

Selection and retention policies for the Early Childhood Development and Education and Family and Community Services majors have been established and must be followed. In addition, there are limitations on the number of students that can be enrolled in each major. Students are responsible for travel arrangements and costs for clinical/internship experiences.

For further information, call (302) 831-8490 or e-mail ifs-dept@udel.edu.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

The following courses have been approved to fulfill humanities, science and social science electives for students in majors offered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

Humanities
Art, Art History, Communication, Comparative Literature, English, Foreign Language (including: ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GREK, GRMN, HEBR, ITAL, JAPN, LATN, PORT, RUSS, SPAN), Foreign Languages and Literatures, Jewish Studies, Linguistics, Museum Studies, Music, Philosophy, Theater, Women's Studies (WOMS 100, 203, 205, 208, 209, 210, 214, 216, 222, 318, 320, 324, 325, 326, 328, 330, 338, 353, 380, 381, 382, 389, 465, 471, 480), Science and Culture (CSCC 206, 229, 241, 246, 250, 330, 365, 368, 369, 444).

Sciences
Physical and Biological: Anthropology (ANTH 102, 104, 202), Biological Sciences, Animal Science, Chemistry, Entomology, Food Science, Geology, Marine Studies, Plant and Soil Science, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology (PSYC 314), Science.

Natural: Geography (GEOG 101, 152, 206, 220, 230, 235, 236, 250, 255, 320), Mathematics, Statistics (including PSYC 309), Computer and Information Science.

Social Science
American Studies, Anthropology (cultural/social, all except ANTH 102, 104, 202), Black American Studies, Business Administration (BUAD 309), Criminal Justice, Economics (including FREC 150), Geography (economic and social, including: GEOG 102, 120, 203, 210, 225, 226, 227, 236, 240, 310, 325, 328, 330, 340), History, Political Science, Psychology (except PSYC 309 and 314), Sociology, Women's Studies (WOMS 201, 202, 204, 206, 207, 211, 212, 213, 233, 240, 290, 291, 297, 298, 299, 300, 305, 323, 333, 335, 350, 363, 407, 409, 413, 415, 430, 436, 460, 473, 498), Science and Culture (CSCC 233, 242, 243, 271, 310, 311, 355, 382, 385). 

• Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science - Family and Community Services Major
• Honors Degree Requirements - Family and Community Services
• Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development and Education
• Honors Degree Requirements - Early Childhood Development and Education
• Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Processes
• Honors Degree Requirements - Human Development and Family Processes

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