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 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 or Early Care.

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 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 3113 - Consumer Issues # *
HFS 4633 - Professional Development
HFS 4792 - Human and Family Sciences Capstone
NUTR 1653 - Basic Nutrition #
NUTR 3653 - Food and Culture # *
* 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.