The curriculum for FSHD majors is designed to provide a strong foundation in theory, research, issues, and applications related to family/interpersonal processes and human development across the lifespan. Complementary coursework provides students with a grounding in social/behavioral and biological sciences, as well as basic skills in research, writing, and communication. Students also complete a focused sequence of coursework in a career-related area of specialization.
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The Academic Program Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in FSHD consist of:
- Pre-major and major coursework. Click here to read about the pre-major requirements.
- 36 units of general education coursework (not including coursework needed to demonstrate second language proficiency).
- 25 units of FSHD pre-major coursework.
- 27 units of FSHD major coursework, consisting of courses in lifespan development and family relations.
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9-11 units of complementary coursework in biological sciences and writing skills.
- 18 units in a thematic minor or a minor in another discipline.
You can download the latest checklist of courses required for the Family Studies and Human Development major. Please note that this checklist may change according to the year that you are enrolled. This checklist will provide you with the information on what courses you need to take, and what requirements you need to meet, in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Family Studies and Human Development.
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For the most up-to-date listing of courses offered in Family Studies and Human Development, and for course descriptions, please consult the UA General Catalog.
