NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

263 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 FARQUHAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Human Development and Family Studies Major Learning Outcomes A successful human development and family studies graduate is expected to: 1. Explain the major theories, principles, and concepts that comprise the knowledge base of life-span development and family studies, in the following areas: a. Childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging; b. Family systems and relationships; c. Research methodology and analysis. 2. Integrate and apply the major theories, principles, and concepts of human development and family studies to evaluate research and applied issues in the field using critical thinking skills, skeptical inquiry, and deductive scientific reasoning; 3. Generate written information on topics in human development and family studies in a clear and concise manner consistent with the professional standards of the discipline. Human Development and Family Studies Major Curriculum General Education Requirements (30 credits) Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of theGeneral Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of this catalog. Human Development and Family Studies Major Requirements (45 credits) Required Courses (30 credits) GERO 2000 Introduction to Gerontology (3 credits) OR PSYC 2390 Adulthood and Aging (3 credits) HDFS 3000 Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits) HDFS 4880 Senior Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits) PSYC 1020 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) OR PSYC 1020H Introduction to Psychology Honors (3 credits) PSYC 2350 Lifespan Human Development (3 credits) PSYC 2360 Adolescent Psychology (3 credits) PSYC 2370 Early Childhood Growth and Development (3 credits) PSYC 2630 Ethical and Professional Developments (3 credits) SOCL 2130 Family Relationships (3 credits) SOCL 3800 Family Life Cycle (3 credits) Application Courses (3 credits) Select 3 credits from the following courses: HDFS 4800 Community Practicum in Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits) HDFS 4990 Independent Study in Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits) Major Electives (12 credits) Select 12 credits from the following courses, 9 credits of which must be at the 3000/4000 level: GERO 2030 Gerontology and the Law (3 credits) HDFS 3200 Child Welfare, Law, and Social Policy (3 credits) HDFS 3400 Legal Aspects of the Family (3 credits) HDFS 3500 Children with Special Needs (3 credits) HDFS 4900 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies (3 credits) PSYC 2470 Loss, Grief, and Bereavement (3 credits) PSYC 3280 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology (3 credits)