2015-2016 University Catalog
Human Development and Family Science, BA
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Banner Code: E1-BA-HDFS
The HDFS curriculum prepares students to effectively engage with families in a variety of service settings, including: early childhood education and services; youth, adult and aging services; human and community-based services and programs; and health care settings. Our program also prepares students to critically analyze complex family issues, advocate for families in schools, communities, and in the policy arena, and address social factors contributing to and influencing family functioning, health, and well-being (e.g., poverty and wealth inequality, immigration and illegalization, family homelessness, incarceration, family violence, and discrimination and structural violence such as racism, nationalism, or heterosexism). Students are required to complete a 6-credit internship and integrate research training with service fieldwork. Such an experience is a critical component of HDFS student development and will further prepare our students for diverse careers in the human development and family science field.
This 120-credit degree prepares its graduates to use family-centered and strengths-based approaches to support the health and well-being of individuals and families in diverse communities. Graduates will have a strong trans-disciplinary foundation in the HDFS field and competencies in 10 areas as established by the National Council on Family Relations, including: internal dynamics of relationships and families; human growth and development; family-and community-based program planning, implementation, and evaluation; social policies and laws affecting families; family diversity; research methodology; and professional ethics as they relate to the HDFS field.
The HDFS program is a joint academic degree program sponsored by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS).
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▲ Concentration in Adult Development and Aging (ADA)
Mason Core (41 credits)
- Written Communication (6)
- Oral Communication (3)
- Information Technology and Ethics (3)
- Quantitative Reasoning (3)
- Literature (3)
- Arts (3)
- Western Civilization (3)
- Social and Behavioral Science (3)
- Global Understanding (3)
- Natural Science (8)
- Synthesis (3)
Additional Requirements for the BA (9 credits)
Students must complete the following requirements:
- Philosophy or religious studies (3 credits) fulfilled by any course with a PHIL or RELI prefix,
- Social and behavioral science (3 credits) in addition to the Mason Core requirement, an additional social and behavioral course is required,
- Non-Western culture (3 credits)
- Proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate level (coursework or testing to determine proficiency)
Major Requirements (42-43 credits)
Concentration Requirements (12 credits)
Choose 12 credits from the following: Electives (15-16 credits)
Total: minimum 120 credits
▲ Concentration in Early Childhood Development and Services (ECDS)
Mason Core (41 credits)
- Written Communication (6)
- Oral Communication (3)
- Information Technology and Ethics (3)
- Quantitative Reasoning (3)
- Literature (3)
- Arts (3)
- Western Civilization (3)
- Social and Behavioral Science (3)
- Global Understanding (3)
- Natural Science (8)
- Synthesis (3)
Major Requirements (42-43 credits)
Concentration Requirements (12 credits)
Choose 12 credits from the following: - ANTH 315 - Socialization Processes: Family, Childhood, Personality in Cross-Cultural Perspective Credits: 3
- COMM 334 - Family and Health Communication Credits: 3
- COMM 399 - Special Topics in Communication Credits: 1-3
- ECED 402 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- ECED 403 - Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance Credits: 3
- ECED 405 - Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education Credits: 3
- ECED 406 - Medical Aspects of Physical and Sensory Disabilities of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- ECED 422 - Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- ECED 423 - Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Collaborative and Consultative Approaches Credits: 3
- EDEP 402 - Brain, Behavior, and Neuroimaging in Children Credits: 3
- EDEP 405 - The Neuroscience of Learning and Cognition Credits: 3
- EDRD 301 - Facilitating Literacy in School or Community Settings Credits: 3
- HEAL 230 - Introduction to Health Behavior Credits: 3
- NCLC 312 - Images and Experiences of Childhood: Social Construct, Literature, and Film Credits: 3-6
- NCLC 314 - Conflict, Trauma and Healing Credits: 6
- NCLC 316 - Introduction to Childhood Studies Credits: 4
- NCLC 317 - Issues in Family Relationships Credits: 4
- NCLC 319 - Contemporary Youth Studies Credits: 3
- PHED 201 - Developmental Motor Patterns Credits: 3
- PSYC 231 - Social Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 304 - Principles of Learning Credits: 4
- PSYC 314 - Adolescent Development Credits: 3
- PSYC 317 - Cognitive Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 379 - Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology Credits: 3
- PSYC 414 - Behavior Disorders of Childhood Credits: 3
- PSYC 418 - Death, Dying, and Grieving Credits: 3
- SOCI 302 - Sociology of Delinquency Credits: 3
- SOCI 309 - Marriage, Families, and Intimate Life Credits: 3
- SOCI 360 - Youth Culture and Society Credits: 3
- SOCW 362 - Methods of Social Work Intervention II: Laboratory Credits: 2
- SOCW 415 - Child and Family Welfare Credits: 3
- Or other course approved by the program coordinator
Electives (15-16 credits)
Total: minimum 120 credits
Additional Requirements for the BA (9 credits)
Students must complete the following requirements:
- Philosophy or religious studies (3 credits) fulfilled by any course with a PHIL or RELI prefix,
- Social and behavioral science (3 credits) in addition to the Mason Core requirement, an additional social and behavioral course is required,
- Non-Western culture (3 credits)
- Proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate level (coursework or testing to determine proficiency)
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