A minimum grade of “C” in each course required by the major and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the major are prerequisites for FS 499 or student teaching. The minimum hours required for a B.S. degree in Family Studies (General) is 124 except when FS 205 is not available and is substituted by PSY 302. The minimum requirement then becomes 123. These hours include the major courses listed below, university core requirements, and at least 6 additional hours of science and/or mathematics.

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.S. in Family Studies. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. Students must complete the following:

FS 103 Survey of Family Studies (3)

FS 205 Child Growth and Development (4)

FS 330 Human Sexuality and Socialization (4)

FS 335 Management of Family Resources (3)

FS 401 Families and Public Policy (3)

FS 402 Professional Seminar in Family Studies (3)

FS 468 Parenting in Contemporary Society (3)

Select one of the following:

FS 328 Adolescent Development (3)

FS 421 Adult Development (3)

PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)

SOC 305 Marriage and Family (3)

SOC 456 Minorities (3)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.S. in Family Studies with Teacher Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. Students must complete the following:

FS 103 Survey of Family Studies (3)

FS 205 Child Growth and Development (4)

FS 311 Communication Family Studies (3)

FS 328 Adolescent Development (3)

FS 330 Human Sexuality and Socialization (3)

FS 335 Management of Family Resources (3)

FS 342 Issues in Consumerism (3)

FS 402 Professional Seminar in Family Studies (3)

FS 421 Adult Development (3)

FS 468 Parenting in Contemporary Society (3)

FN 325 Nutrition (3)

PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)

Comprehensive Health Certification Courses: (Minimum grade of “C” required)

Professional Education Courses: (Minimum grade of “C” required

ED 300 Education as a Profession (3)

ED 302 Art & Science of Teaching (3)

ED 306 Introduction to Exceptional Learners (3)

ED 351 Educational Measurement (3)

PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)

ED 401 Classroom Management (3)

ED 409 Observation & Directed Teaching (9)

MA 113 or above, excluding MA 123 (3) (Minimum grade of “C” required)

MA above MA 113 or Computer Course (3)

Natural Science with labs (8)

Science or Math (6)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. in Psychology. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. The total number of hours for a BA in Psychology degree is 124, including 37 hours of selected psychology courses as listed below, university core requirements, and at least 6 hours of a Foreign Language at the 200 level or above. A grade of C or above is required in all courses taken to meet major requirements.

Major Courses: (Minimum grade of “C” required)

PSY 101 General Psychology (3)

PSY 201 Introduction to APA Style (1)

PSY 206 Human Growth and Development (3)

PSY 304 Abnormal Psychology (3)

PSY 454 Applied Statistics (3)

PSY 455 Research in Human Behavioral Sciences (3)

PSY 490 History and Systems of Psychology (3)

Social & Personality—Select two from the following: (6)

FS 330 Human Sexuality and Socialization

PSY 305 Personality (3)

PSY 350 Psychology of Women (3)

PSY 370 Social Psychology** (3)

Developmental—Select one from the following: (3)

PSY 302 Child Psychology (3)

PSY 328 Adolescent Development (3)

FS 421 Adult Development (3)

Experimental—Select one from the following: (3)

PSY 320 Physiological Psychology (3)

PSY 340 Sensation and Perception (3)

PSY 405 Cognitive Psychology (3)

PSY 406 Cognitive Neuroscience (3)

Applied—Select two from the following: (6)

PSY 360 Educational Psychology (3)

PSY 407 Psychology of Criminal Behavior (3)

PSY 408 Introduction to Counseling and Clinical Psychology (3)

*PSY 410 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)

**PSY 430 Basic Counseling Skills (3)

Foreign Language (one area – 14 hours or 6 at the 200 level)

* PSY 408 is a prerequisite for PSY 430

** PSY 370 is a prerequisite for PSY 410

Students who plan to minor in Family Studies will be assigned an advisor to develop an individual program. All courses must be approved by an advisor in the Department of Psychology and Family Studies. A grade of “C” or higher is required in all courses in the minor.

FS 103 Survey of Family Studies (3)

FS 205 Child Growth and Development (4)

FS 468 Parenting in Contemporary Society (3)

Choose one:

PSY 328 Adolescent Development (3)

FS 421 Adult Development (3)

Choose two elective Family Studies Courses (6 hours)