Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Science
Las Cruces, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 26,784 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
This major stresses the interrelationship of individuals across the lifespan and the impact of social and economic factors on the family system. Graduates are prepared for professional work with social and community agencies and other programs serving children and families. This degree program has been deemed a CFLE-approved academic program by the National Council on Family Relations. After completing the required coursework, students are considered proficient in the ten Family Life Education Content Areas and may apply for provisional certification. Provisional CFLEs may achieve full certification as soon as they document sufficient work experience in family life education. You must work closely with an advisor. You must achieve a grade of C- or higher in your required core and minor courses, and must retake required courses with a grade lower than C-.
You must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher before enrolling in FCST 424 Field Experience: Issues and Ethics; and FCSC 348 Teaching in Informal Family and Consumer Sciences Settings. Students are recommended to declare a minor related to the FCST field such as CAST, CEPY, ECED, GERO, PHLS, PSYC, SOCI, SOWK, and GNDR to solidify the minor/elective requirements below and the suggested roadmap.
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A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in ENGL 1110G. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
First Year
Fall
- FCST 1130 Interpersonal Skills in Intimate Relationships (C- or better)-3 credits
- Two courses from declared Minor or Electives (C- or better) 1 -6 credits
- Elective Course 2 -2 credits
Choose one from the following: (4 credits)
- ENGL 1110G Composition I
- ENGL 1110H Composition I
- ENGL 1110M Composition I
Spring
- Either an Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences or Social Behavioral Sciences Course 3 (3-4 credits)
- Area V: Humanities Course 3-3 credits
- Area II: Mathematics Course 3 (3-4 credits)
Choose one from the following: (3 credits)
- ACOM 1130G Effective Leadership and Communication in Agriculture
- COMM 1115G Introduction to Communication
- COMM 1130G Public Speaking
- HNRS 2175G Introduction to Communication Honors
Choose one from the following: 4 (3 credits)
- FCST 2110 Infancy Through Middle Childhood in the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2140 Adult Development and Aging (C- or better)
- FCST 449V Family Ethnicities and Subcultures (C- or better)
Second Year
Fall
- General Education Elective Course 3 (3-4 credits)
- Area VI: Creative & Fine Arts Course 3 -(3 credits)
- FCST 380 Family Dynamics (C- or better)-(3 credits)
- FCSC 348 or FCSC 345 Teaching in Informal Family and Consumer Sciences Settings 5 or Management Concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences Teaching- 3 credits
Choose one from the following: (3 credits)
- ENGL 2210G Professional & Technical Communication
- ENGL 2221G Writing in the Humanities and Social Science
Spring
- Area III: Laboratory Science Course 3-4 credits
- VWW - Viewing a Wider World Course 6-3 credits
Choose two from the following: 4-(6 credits)
- FCST 2110 Infancy Through Middle Childhood in the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2140 Adult Development and Aging (C- or better)
- FCST 449V Family Ethnicities and Subcultures (C- or better)
Third Year
Fall
- FCST 383 Parenting and Child Guidance-3 credits
- FCST 301 Family Resource Management credits
- VWW - Viewing a Wider World 6-3 credits
Elective Course 2-3 credits
- CAST 301V Introduction to Child Advocacy (recommended)
Choose one from the following: 4-3 credits
- FCST 2110 Infancy Through Middle Childhood in the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2140 Adult Development and Aging (C- or better)
- FCST 449V Family Ethnicities and Subcultures (C- or better)
Spring
- Elective Course 2-3 credits
- Three courses from declared Minor or Electives (C- or better) 1 -9 credits
Choose one from the following: 4-3 credits
- FCST 2110 Infancy through Middle Childhood in the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family (C- or better)
- FCST 449V Family Ethnicities and Subcultures (C- or better)
Fourth Year
Fall
- FCST 424 Field Experience: Issues and Ethics (C- or better)-3 credits
- PHLS 1110G Personal Health & Wellness-3 credits
- Elective Course 2-3 credits
- FCSC 400 Research Methods in Family and Consumer Sciences ((2.5 GPA to enroll, and a C- or better))-3 credits
- Elective Courses 2 6
Spring
- Elective Course 2-3 credits
- Two courses from declared Minor or Electives (C- or better) 1-6 credits
- Elective Course (minimum) 2 -5 credits
Total Credits 120-123
- Minor courses are selected with the approval of an FCS advisor from a minor related to the FCS field such as CAST, C EP, ECED, GERO, PHLS, PSY, SOC, S WK, and W S. If a minor isn't declared, elective courses can be used.
- Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
- FCST 2110 Infancy Through Middle Childhood in the Family, FCST 2135 Adolescent Development and the Family, FCST 2140 Adult Development and Aging, and FCST 449V Family Ethnicities and Subcultures must all be taken to fulfill degree requirements, however the order in which the courses are taken is up to the students.
- A 2.5 GPA is required to enroll in either course and students must complete the course, that is selected, with a C- or better.
- See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses