Human and Family Sciences B.S.-General and Early Care options - Major Code 8410 (8400/8407)

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Human and Family Sciences uses an integrative approach to the relationships among individuals, families, and communities and the environments in which they function. The program offers degrees in Human and Family Sciences. The program offers interdisciplinary courses available to students majoring in other fields.

The program uses an interdisciplinary approach to areas in the fields of HUMAN SCIENCES, DIETETICS/NUTRITION, and EARLY CARE. Courses in fields such as business, science, sociology, psychology and education are selected to supplement the option listed above. Contact the program coordinator for the on line degree requirements. An internship which provides on-the-job training in the option is also offered.

This program leads to the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Human and Family Sciences with an option in General Human and Family Sciences, Early Care or Dietetics.

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 49 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. See General Education Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees for more information.

Human and Family Sciences General Education Requirements

Students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree in Human and Family Sciences, regardless of emphasis, are encouraged to select these courses while completing General Education requirements.

HFS Core - 18 hours

HFS 1001 - Introduction to Human and Family Sciences
HFS 1103 - Relationships and Marriage #
HFS 1653 - Basic Nutrition #
HFS 3113 - Consumer Issues # *
HFS 3653 - Food and Culture # *
HFS 4633 - Professional Development
HFS 4792 - Human and Family Sciences Capstone
* Complete as part of the general education requirements.

General Option - 24 hours (8400)

For the Human and Family Science - General option, the student must complete the HFS core as listed above and select 24 hours (by advisement) from the following courses:

Early Care Option - 24 hours (8407)

For the HFS- Early Care option, students must complete the HFS core as listed above and complete 6 hours of required courses and 18 hours from the list of courses provided.

Total Minimum 42 hours

Total Minimum Hours Required in HFS Major/Minor 60 hours

Notes

The 60 hour major-minor program may include the Human and Family Sciences Internship Block for those who qualify – The 18 hours consists of HFS 4686 and 12 hours of Human and Family Sciences Electives. Internship requirements: cumulative GPA 2.25, 3.0 GPA in area of emphasis, have completed 9 hours in area of emphasis, have completed 84 semester hours (at least 24 from NSU), received approval from the HFS department; or 18 hours toward a minor (no internship) through consultation with the advisor.

Policies of the College of Science and Health Professions

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY:	English proficiency is a graduation requirement. Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
UPPER DIVISION CREDIT:	Total hours must include at least 40 hours of credit in courses numbered 3000 and above.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES:	At least 55 semester credit hours are required in the liberal arts and sciences for a BS/BSED degree and 40 credit hours of liberal arts and science courses are required for a specialty degree (BSN). Liberal Arts and Science courses are designated by a “#” after the course title.

Human and Family Sciences - Early Care Course Sequence

The following represents a suggested 4-year sequence of courses. The sequence considers preequisites and specific scheduling of classes.

First Year – Freshman

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
*ENGL 1113 English Composition 1	*ENGL 1213 English Composition II
**Biological Sciences (4 hrs) See list in NSU catalog	**Quantitative Analysis (3 hrs) See list in NSU catalog
**Life Skills (3 hrs) See list in NSU catalog	*POLS 1113 American Federal Government
*HIST 1483 or 1493 Am Hist. (1492-1876) or since 1876	**Humanities-Culture & Ideas (3 hrs) See list in NSU catalog
*UNIV 1002 University Strategies	**Global Perspectives (3 hrs) See Courses in NSU Catalog
Total Hours 15	Total Hours 15

Second Year – Sophomore

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
HFS 1103 Relationships and Marriages	*Communications (3 hrs) See Courses in NSU Catalog
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs) See List in NSU Catalog	HFS 3113 Consumer Issues
*HFS 1653 Basic Nutrition (Counts Toward Life Skills GE)	**Global Perspectives (3 hrs) See List in NSU Catalog
**Humanities-Fine Arts App. (3 hrs) See List in NSU Catalog	**Physical Sciences (4 hrs) See list in NSU catalog
HFS 1001 Introduction to HFS	*UNIV 2091 General Education Capstone
Electives (4 hrs)	Electives (3 hrs)
Total Hours 17	Total Hours 17

Third Year – Junior

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
HFS 3223 Infant/Toddler Development*	HFS 4213 Child Guidance
HFS 3463 Parenting	HFS 3653 Food and Culture
HFS 2103 Food Prep/Meal Management	HFS 3423 Child and Adolescent Development
***Minor (3 hrs)	HFS 4453 Infant/Toddler Relationships*
***Minor (3 hrs)	***Minor (3 hrs)
Total Hours 15	Total Hours 15

Fourth Year – Senior

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
HFS 4633 Professional Development	HFS 4792 HFS Capstone
HFS 4243 Life Cycle Nutrition	HFS 4743 Family and Human Development
***Minor (3 hrs)	***Minor (3 hrs)
Electives (5 hrs)	***Minor (3 hrs)
	Electives (4 hrs)
Total Hours 14	Total Hours 16

Total Degree Plan Hours 124

*General Education Requirement. **See current catalog “General Requirements” for selection. ***Minor required (18 hours)

Human and Family Sciences - General Course Sequence

The following represents a suggested 4-year sequence of courses. The sequence considers prerequisites and specific scheduling of classes.