Specialized training in Human Development and Family Sciences is available through this minor. The minor offers students the opportunity to study the well-being and healthy development of individuals and families over the life course.
Course Requirements
- HDFS 1070 Individual and Family Development
- 15 credits of HDFS courses 2000-level or above
Only three credits of the following options may count toward the 15 elective credits:
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| HDFS 3080 | Seminar Internship | 3-6 |
| HDFS 3090 | Fieldwork in Community Settings | 3 |
| HDFS 3092 | Research Practicum in Human Development and Family Sciences | 1-6 |
| HDFS 3180 | Programs for Young Children: Introductory Laboratory | 1 |
| HDFS 3181 | Observing Infant and Toddler Development | 1 |
| HDFS 3182 | | 1 |
| HDFS 4099 | Independent Study for Undergraduates | 1-6 |
No more than three credits of HDFS 92000 or higher (transfer credits) may be applied towards the 15 elective credits. Transfer credits are any credits received from a non-University of Connecticut source.
The minor is administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences.
