Human and Family Sciences Major B.S.

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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 options in the fields of HUMAN SCIENCES and DIETETICS. 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.

Core 15 hours

Select from the following (by Advisement) 24 hours

Total Minimum 39 hours

Required Minor

Internship Minor

HFS 4686 - HFS Internship

Electives

HFS Electives 12 hours (By advisement only)

HFS Minor

HFS Electives 15 hours

Total Minimum Hours Required in HFS Major/Minor 57 hours

Notes

In addition to the Human and Family Sciences courses, all HFS degrees require completion of the General Education course HFS 1653, Basic Nutrition.

The 54 hour major-minor program will include the Human and Family Sciences Internship Block for those who qualify – 18 hours; 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.

Liberal Arts and Science Courses

# – Liberal Arts & Sciences Courses

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