Human Environmental Studies

Human Environmental Studies (HEV)

For information, please contact
Usha Chowdhary, Chairperson 774-3218, 205 Wightman Hall

Department Website

Why Study Human Environmental Studies?
Human Environmental Studies at CMU
Apparel Merchandising and Design Major
Child Development Major
Child Development Major - B.S, in Ed.
Dietetics Major
Foodservice Administration Major
Family Studies Major
Family Studies Major: Life Management Education
Interior Design Major
Apparel Merchandising and Design Minor
Child Development Minor
Family Life and Human Sexuality Minor
Gerontology Minor
Foodservice Administration Minor
Human Development Minor
Nutrition Minor
The Faculty
HEV Course Descriptions

Why Study in Human Environmental Studies?
The Human Environmental Studies Department has a unique perspective providing an integration of knowledge and diverse areas of specialization. These areas include: human development and family studies, design and merchandising, and foods and nutrition. The areas focus on the interaction between humans and their interactions with the natural, constructed, and behavioral environments. The programs within human environmental studies prepare students for a variety of careers in apparel, merchandising and design, nutrition, dietetics, foodservice, commercial and residential interior design, early childhood education, life management education, gerontology and family services.

Human Environmental Studies at CMU
Majors offered within the department of Human Environmental Studies include: Child Development, Apparel Merchandising and Design, Dietetics, Foodservice Administration, Family Studies, Life Management Education, and Interior Design. Minors offered include: Apparel Merchandising and Design, Child Development, Family Life and Human Sexuality, Gerontology, Nutrition, and Foodservice Administration. These majors and minors prepare students for career opportunities as well as preparation for advanced educational goals.

The department offers a Master of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies, and a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. For more information about these programs consult the College of Graduate Studies Bulletin.

Transfer students seeking a major must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours at CMU. Transfer students seeking a minor must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours at CMU.
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Majors

Apparel Merchandising and Design Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees

The purpose of the major is to study aesthetic and functional design, marketing, and retailing of apparel and textiles. The major is planned to prepare students for a variety of professional careers in the apparel and textile industry. Career possibilities are available in the design, production, and distribution of apparel and textile products. The major includes an apparel merchandising and design core of 31 hours, plus additional required courses and an elective in each of the concentrations of apparel design or apparel merchandising.

A. Apparel Merchandising and Design Core (31 hours):
HEV 141 (3) Apparel Design: Analysis
HEV 155 (3) Introduction to Textiles
HEV 246 (3) Computer-Aided Design for Apparel
HEV 252 (3) Dress and Culture
HEV 256 (3) Fashion Merchandising
HEV 330 (2) Professional Seminar in Apparel Merchandising and Design HEV 335 (4) Internship in Apparel Merchandising and Design*
HEV 346 (3) Advanced CAD for Apparel
HEV 355 (3) Textiles
HEV 450 (3) Textiles and Apparel in a Global Economy
HEV 457 (1) Portfolio Techniques

B. Concentration (13-18 hours)
In addition to the required courses in the cores, students are required to choose one of the following concentrations: Apparel Merchandising or Apparel Design.

Apparel Merchandising Concentration (13 hours):
BIS 106 (1) Spreadsheet Concepts
HEV 140 (3) Introduction to Apparel Construction OR
HEV 250 (3) Apparel Evaluation
HEV 356 (3) Visual Merchandising
HEV 456 (3) Fashion Buying
Select one of the following:
BLR 202 (3) Legal Environment of Business
BLR 325 (3) Women and the Law
MGT 320 (3) Human Resource Management
MGT 357 (3) Women in Management
MGT 365 (3) International Business

Apparel Design Concentration (18 hours):
HEV 140 (3) Introduction to Apparel Construction
HEV 240 (3) Advanced Apparel Construction
HEV 241 (3) Apparel Design: Illustration
HEV 345 (3) Apparel Design Methods
HEV 447 (3) Functional Apparel Design
Select one of the following:
ART 115 (3) 2-Dimensional Design
ART 135 (3) Graphic Design
ART 231 (3) Color and Composition

* Student needs to complete an application procedure prior to registering for this course. The application involves a written discourse addressing career goals and an interview with faculty. The application procedure will be detailed in the HEV 330 course that is a prerequisite to this course.

C. International Experience
Students may substitute up to 12 credit hours on the major through participation in a study abroad or an international internship experience subject to the pre-approval of the major advisor. Students who substitute a core course must receive a C or better.

D. Additional requirements for all majors

Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to sign a major.
Student must have minimum program GPA of 2.7 in order to graduate with this major.
Student must achieve a C or better in each of the core courses in order to graduate with this major.

Total 44-49 semester hours
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Child Development Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. Degrees

Child Development is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the growth and development of children in their social contexts. The general plan of study is a flexible major designed to prepare students for a wide variety of careers in pre-primary education and service settings working with children and families. It may also be used as preparatory training for graduate studies in child developmental and professional programs in health- and counseling-related fields.

The Early Childhood Concentration is a structured plan of study designed to meet the training guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This concentration is especially appropriate for students who plan on working in early childhood settings such as childcare centers, preschools, and Head Start programs. Students interested in a child development major or minor in the B.S. in Education Degree should refer to the information in the interdepartmental section of the bulletin.

All students must take Section I. Core Requirements followed by either:

Section II. General Program of Study
OR
Section III. Early Childhood Concentration

Child Development Major

I. Core Requirements (18 hours):
Development and Professional Foundations (12 hours)
HEV 100 (3) Human Growth and Development
HEV 219 (3) HDFS Field Work
HEV 307 (3) Human Growth and Development: Parent-Child Relations
HEV 308 (3) Human Growth and Development: Theory

Family, Diversity, and Developmental Context (6 hours)
One of the following:
HEV 211 (3) Marriage and Family Perspectives
HEV 291 (3) Human Environmental Studies: Family Ecology
One of the following:
HEV 110 (3) Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Children's Development HEV 212 (3) The Family in Cultural Perspective
SPE 126 (3) Education of Exceptional Persons
SPE 550 (3) Teaching Culturally Diverse Students

II. General Program of Study (18 hours)
In addition to the required core, students choosing the general program of study are also required to complete:

Developmental Emphasis (6-7 hours)
Two of the following developmental courses:
HEV 302 (3) Human Growth and Development: Infancy
HEV 303 (4) Human Growth and Development: Early Childhood
HEV 306 (3) Human Growth and Development: Adolescence
HEV 510 (3) Human Growth and Development: Seminar

Professional Methods (6-9 hours)
One of the following methods courses:
HEV 319 (3) HDFS Skills and Methods
HEV 414 (3) HDFS Research Methods
HEV 506 (3) Human Growth and Development: Practicum in Parent Involvement
One of the following*
HEV 419 (3-6) HDFS Internship
HEV 490 (3-6) Independent Study

Electives (2-6 hours to complete minimum 36 hours required for major)
Any course not used from above list to fulfill requirements may be used for elective credit. Additional approved electives include:
CDO 130 (3) Normal Speech and Language Acquisition OR
CDO 230 (3) Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders ENG 381 (3) Children’s Literature
HEV 111 (3) Family as an Economic Unit
HEV 213 (3) Introduction to Human Sexuality
HEV 315 (3) Family Management Theory
HEV 411 (3) Family Relations
HEV 508 (3) Human Growth & Development: Preschool Admin.
IET 232 (2) Technology for Children
PSY 322 (3) Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood OR
PSY 324 (3) Childhood and Adolescence
SOC 222 (3) Juvenile Delinquency OR
SOC 412 (3) Sociology of Adolescence
RPL 206 (3) Recreation Activities Leadership
AI 373 (3) Oral Interpretation for Children OR
TAI 585 (3) Creative Dramatics

*Students must complete one of the required Professional Methods courses prior to enrollment in HEV 419 or 490.

Additional requirements for all majors:

Student must have completed or currently be enrolled in HEV 100 and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to sign a major.
Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate with this major.
Student must receive a grade of C+ or better in HEV 419 in order to graduate with this major.

Total: 36 semester hours

III. Early Childhood Concentration (22 hours)
In addition to the required core, students choosing the Early Childhood Concentration must also complete:

Developmental Emphasis (7 hours)
HEV 302 (3) Human Growth and Development: Infancy
HEV 303 (4) Human Growth and Development: Early Childhood

Professional Methods (15 hours)
HEV 402 (4) Human Growth and Development: Guidance and Implementation of Programs for Young Children
HEV 403 (3) Human Growth and Development: Curriculum and Planning in Pre-Primary Programs
HEV 409 (8) Human Growth and Development: Lead Teaching Experience

Additional requirements for all majors:

Student must have completed or currently be enrolled in HEV 100 and must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in order to sign a major.
Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate with this major.
Student must receive a grade of C+ or better in HEV 409 in order to graduate with this major.

Total 40 semester hours
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Child Development Major
B.S. in Ed., Elementary Emphasis

This is an interdepartmental major. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.

Dietetics Major
B.A., B.S. degrees

Completion of this program satisfies the academic requirements of the American Dietetic Association for the Didactic Program in Dietetics. This enables a student to apply for a Dietetic Internship consisting of 900 clock hours, following graduation. Completion of these requirements and passing of the Registration Exam meet the requirements for Registered Dietitian (R.D.) status.

Dietetics Core (41 hours):
HEV 160 (4) Introduction to Foods
HEV 361 (3) Experimental Foods
HEV 363 (2) Food Safety and Sanitation
HEV 365 (2) Quantity Food Production
HEV 366 (2) Quantity Food Production Laboratory
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 371 (3) Food and Culture in the United States
HEV 463 (2) Menu Planning: Design and Service
HEV 471 (3) Medical Nutrition Therapy I
HEV 472 (3) Medical Nutrition Therapy II
HEV 473 (4) Advanced Nutrition
HEV 474 (3) Nutrition in the Life Cycle
HEV 567 (4) Foodservice Systems Administration
HEV 570 (4) Nutrition Education
HEV 573 (3) Field Work: Community Nutrition

Additional Requirements:* (19-22 hours):
CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry AND
CHM 127 (1) Introduction to Chemistry Lab OR BOTH
CHM 131 (4) Introduction to Chemistry I AND
CHM 132 (4) Introduction to Chemistry II
CHM 342 (4) Survey of Organic Chemistry**
CHM 421 (3) Survey of Biochemistry***
BIO 208 (3) Microbiology
BIO 392 (4) Mammalian Physiology

A minor is not required. If a minor is desired, consult advisor.

* Some of the courses listed under Additional Requirements may also satisfy University Program requirements and count toward the minors.

**A student opting to take CHM 345 and CHM 346 instead of CHM 342 should have the equivalent of CHM 132 as a prerequisite. If CHM 120 is taken, both CHM 120 and CHM 127 are prerequisite for CHM 342.

***A student with CHM 345 and CHM 346 may elect CHM 521 and CHM 522, instead of CHM 421.

Total: 63-69 semester hours
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Foodservice Administration Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees

Students completing a major in Foodservice Administration are prepared for professional careers as Foodservice Director, Manager or Supervisor in food service settings such as hospitals, extended care facilities, school systems, industrial food services, hotel or restaurant food services and food service companies that sell food or equipment.

Foodservice Administration Core (30 hours):
HEV 160 (4) Introduction to Foods
HEV 263 (3) Beverages in Foodservice
HEV 363 (2) Food Safety and Sanitation
HEV 365 (2) Quantity Food Production
HEV 366 (2) Quantity Food Production Laboratory
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 371 (3) Food and Culture in the United States
HEV 463 (2) Menu Planning: Design and Service
HEV 465 (3) Foodservice Facilities Design
HEV 467 (3) Quantity Food Purchasing
HEV 468 (3) Foodservice Internship

Other Required Courses (9 Hours):
ECO 201 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
ACC 201 (3) Concepts of Financial Accounting
MGT 312 (3) Introduction to Management

Suggested minors include: Hospitality Services Administration (24 hours), Business Administration (24 hours), Management (21 hours), Entrepreneurship (21-22 hours), Nutrition (23-24 hours).

Total: 39semester hours
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Family Studies Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees

This major is designed for students who either plan to enter the human services field upon graduating from CMU, or attend graduate school for advanced education. The program prepares students for careers dealing with adolescent pregnancy prevention, teen parenting, family finance, family life education, families and youth at-risk, and other family-related services. With appropriate graduate education, potential career options include: marriage and family therapy, sexual therapy, family research and/or college instruction. Students who take this major cannot minor in Family Life and Sexuality.

I. Core Requirements (25 semester hours)
LIB 197 (1) Introduction to the Library
HEV 100 (3) Human Growth and Development
HEV 211 (3) Marriage and Family Perspectives
HEV 213 (3) Introduction to Human Sexuality
HEV 291 (3) Human Environmental Studies: Family Ecology
HEV 307 (3) Human Growth and Development: Parent-Child Relations
HEV 315 (3) Family Management Theory OR
HEV 111 (3) Family as an Economic Unit
HEV 411 (3) Family Relations
HEV 418 (3) Family Development in Late Life

II. Other Requirements (15 semester hours)
In addition to the required core, students are also required to complete:

Professional Foundations (3 semester hours)
HEV 219 (3) HDFS Field Work

Professional Methods (6 semester hours)
Select two of the following:
PSY 211 (3) Introduction to Psychological Statistics OR
STA 282 (3) Introduction to Statistics
HEV 319 (3) HDFS Skills and Methods
HEV 414 (3) Human Development and Family Studies Research Methods HEV 419 (3) HDFS Internship*
* Students must complete HEV 319 prior to enrollment in HEV 419.

Electives (6 semester hours)
Select courses from the above list not used to fulfill requirements or any from the following list, in consultation with an advisor.
HEV 110 (3) Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Children's Development HEV 212 (3) The Family in Cultural Perspective
HEV 302 (3) Human Growth and Development: Infancy
HEV 306 (3) Human Growth and Development: Adolescence
HEV 511 (3) Seminar in Human Sexuality
HEV 513 (3) Readings in the Family
HEV 514 (3) Family Insights through Literature, Drama and Film
HEV 515 (3) Current Issues in Marriage and the Family
HEV 517 (3) Readings in Marital Counseling and Divorce Reform
GRN 247 (3) Introduction to Gerontology
SWK 100 (3) Introduction to Social Work
SWK 300 (3) Crisis Intervention Experience
SWK 510 (3) Sex Therapy and Counseling
IPC 562 (3) Family Communication
HSC 519 (3) Death Education and Suicide Prevention OR
REL 334 (3) Death and Dying
HSC 525 (1) Sexually Transmitted Disease Workshop
HSC 526 (3) Mental Health
HSC 527 (1) Sex Education Workshop
HSC 528 (1) Smoking and Health Education Workshop
HSC 529 (1) Alcohol Education Workshop
HSC 530 (1) Drug and Alcohol Workshop

Additional Requirements for all majors:

Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to sign a major.
Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate with this major.
Student must receive a grade of C+ or better in HEV 419 in order to graduate with this major.

Total: 40 semester hours

Family Studies Major: Life Management Education
B.S. in Ed. degrees, Elementary, Secondary and Secondary Special Education Emphases

This program is designed to prepare teacher certification candidates with the competencies to achieve an endorsement (KH) in Family and Consumer Sciences. This will enable students to teach Life Management Education (LME) in grades K through 12. LME is a mandated part of the Michigan Model Core Curriculum. For more information, go to the following departmental website and the Michigan Department of Education's web site at www.mde.state.mi.us

A vocational endorsement (VH) is also available on the secondary level of emphasis. If students want to earn a VH endorsement in this area, they need to complete 200 hours of documented, recent, and relevant work experience. A VH endorsement may enable a school to be eligible for government vocational funds. For more information, click here.

I. Core Requirements (25 semester hours)
LIB 197 (1) Introduction to the Library
HEV 100 (3) Human Growth and Development: Lifespan
HEV 211 (3) Marriage and Family Perspectives
HEV 213 (3) Introduction to Human Sexuality
HEV 291 (3) Human Environmental Studies: Family Ecology
HEV 307 (3) Human Growth and Development: Parent-Child Relations
HEV 315 (3) Family Management Theory OR
HEV 111 (3) Family as an Economic Unit
HEV 411 (3) Family Relations
HEV 418 (3) Family Development in Late Life

II. Life Management Education Concentration

In addition to the core requirements, those students seeking a teaching endorsement (for grades K-12) in Family and Consumer Science (Life Management Education) are required to complete:

Teacher Preparation Requirements (12 semester hours)
HEV 214 (3) Consumer Economics
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 481 (3) FSC/LME Teaching Methods
HSC 106 (3) Personal Health

Electives (3 semester hours)
Select from the following:
HEV 110 (3) Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Children's Development
HEV 212 (3) The Family in Cultural Perspective
HEV 302 (3) Human Growth and Development: Infancy
HEV 306 (3) Human Growth and Development: Adolescence
HEV 511 (3) Seminar in Human Sexuality
HSC 519 (3) Death Education & Suicide Prevention
HSC 525 (1) Sexually Transmitted Disease Workshop
HSC 527 (1) Sex Education Workshop
HSC 528 (1) Smoking and Health Education Workshop
HSC 529 (1) Alcohol Education Workshop
HSC 530 (1) Drug and Alcohol Workshop
REL 334 (3) Death and Dying

Total: 40 semester hours

Interior Design Major
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees

Students majoring in Interior Design are prepared for careers in residential and contract interior design, space planning, and design consulting. Program objectives include the development of competencies in: fundamental design process, human needs analysis, communication, technical skills, and creative and conceptual problem-solving abilities. Students majoring in interior design must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better in all required courses in the major.

A. Professional Core (3 hours):
3 hours in studio art selected from ART 105 (3), ART 115 (3), ART 135 (3) or ART 140 (3).

B. Interior Design Core (54 hours):
HEV 131 (3) Interior Design Studio I: Introduction
HEV 138 (3) Visual Communications for Interior Design
HEV 139 (3) Interior Design Drafting
HEV 155 (3) Introduction to Textiles
HEV 238 (3) Design History and Precedent
HEV 328 (3) Design History and Criticism
HEV 332 (3) Human Shelter and Environment
HEV 334 (3) Computer-Aided Design for Interiors
HEV 336 (3) Materials and Components of Interior Design
HEV 337 (3) Interior Design Studio II: Residential
HEV 338 (1) Interior Design Field Experience Seminar
HEV 339 (3) Interior Design Studio III: Special User Groups
HEV 432 (3) Seminar in Interior Design
HEV 433 (3) Professional Practices in Interior Design
HEV 434 (3) Advanced CAD for Interiors
HEV 436 (3) Lighting and Other Mechanical Systems
HEV 437 (3) Interior Design Studio IV: Contract
HEV 438 (2) Interior Design Internship
IET 357 (3) Residential Architectural Graphics

The Interior Design program has the right to request any student's work for display, publication or permanent use. The department provides minimal supplies and equipment. Students are expected to purchase most of their personal project materials.

C. Suggested Minors (20-24 hours): Art, Art History, Business Administration, Foodservice Administration, Gerontology, History, Hospitality Services Administration, Industrial Technology, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Retailing, Sociology.

Total: 57 semester hours
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Minors

Apparel Merchandising and Design Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees

Required Courses (9 hours)
HEV 140 (3) Introduction to Apparel Construction OR
HEV 250 (3) Apparel Evaluation
HEV 141 (3) Apparel Design: Analysis
HEV 155 (3) Introduction to Textiles

Electives: 15 hours of elective courses to be selected in consultation with a departmental advisor, 12 of which must be from the area of apparel merchandising and design.

Total: 24 semester hours
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Child Development Minor
B.S. in Ed. degree, Elementary and Elementary Special Education Emphases

This is an interdisciplinary minor. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.

Family Life and Human Sexuality Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A.

This minor is designed to complement a large number of majors, particularly those that prepare students to work in health and human service settings. Advisors for this minor are located in the Department of Human Environmental Studies.

Required Courses (18 hours):
HEV 100 (3) Human Growth and Development: Lifespan
OR PSY 220 (3) Development Psychology
OR EDU 280 (3) Education of Children
HEV 211 (3) Marriage and Family Perspectives
HEV/SOC 213 (3) Introduction to Human Sexuality
OR HSC 222 (3) Sexuality in Health Education
HEV 307 (3) Human Growth and Development: Parent-Child Relations
HEV 315 (3) Family Management Theory
HEV 411 (3) Family Relations

Electives (6 hours)
To be selected with the approval of an advisor.
HEV 111 (3) Family as an Economic Unit
HEV 212 (3) The Family in Cultural Perspective
HEV 306 (3) Human Growth and Development: Adolescence
HEV 381 (3) Education for Family Life and Human Sexuality
HEV 413 (3) Facilitating Discussion in Human Sexuality Groups
HEV 511 (3) Seminar in Human Sexuality
HEV 513 (3) Readings in the Family
HEV 514 (3) Family Insights Through Literature, Drama, and Film
IPC 562 (3) Family Communication
PES 143 (2) Sexual Assault and Harassment/Awareness and Avoidance
SOC 535 (3) Sexual Orientation
SWK 510 (3) Social Work Generalist Practice and Human Sexuality
HSC 523-530 (1-3) Workshops
PSY 350 (3) Clinical Interviewing and Counseling

Additional Requirements for all minors:

Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 to sign a minor.
Student must have a minimum program GPA of 2.5 in order to graduate with this minor.

Total: 24 semester hours

Gerontology Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. in B.A. degrees

This is an interdepartmental minor. Please check the Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors section.
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Foodservice Administration Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A.

A. Required Courses (21 hours)
HEV 160 (4) Introduction to Foods
HEV 263 (3) Beverages in Foodservice
HEV 363 (2) Food Safety and Sanitation
HEV 365 (2) Quantity Food Production
HEV 366 (2) Quantity Food Production Laboratory
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 463 (2) Menu Planning: Design and Service
HEV 467 (3) Quantity Food Purchasing

B. Electives (3 hours)
HEV 371 (3) Food and Culture in the United States
HEV 465 (3) Foodservice Facilities Design
HEV 468 (3) Foodservice Internship

Total: 24 semester hours
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Human Development Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.S. degrees

The minor is designed to complement a wide variety of majors selected by students interested in working with individuals in family and human service settings. Due to the variability in students' goals for completing the minor, all students are encouraged to see an advisor prior to beginning the course work. The minor is authorized by a designated advisor in the Department of Human Environmental Studies. Enrollment in HEV 100 and a minimum GPA of 2.5 are required for authorization of the minor.

A. Required Courses (15-16 hours)
Growth and Development (9-10 hours)
HEV 100 (3) Human Growth and Development
HEV 308 (3) Human Growth and Development: Theory
and at least one of the following developmental courses:
HEV 302 (3) Human Growth and Development: Infancy
HEV 303 (4) Human Growth and Development: Early Childhood
HEV 306 (3) Human Growth and Development: Adolescence
HEV 418 (3) Family Development in Late Life
HEV 516 (3) Family Development: Early Adult/Middle Age

Family, Diversity, and Developmental Context (6 hours)
At least one of the following family courses:
HEV 211 (3) Marriage and Family Perspectives
HEV 291 (3) Human Environmental Studies: Family Ecology
HEV 307 (3) Human Growth and Development: Parent-Child Relations
and at least one of the following context courses:
HEV 110 (3) Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Children's Development HEV 212 (3) The Family in Cultural Perspective
SPE 126 (3) Education of Exceptional Persons OR
SPE 550 (3) Teaching Culturally Diverse Students

B. Electives (9 hours)

Any course not used from above list to fulfill requirements may be used for elective credit. Additionally approved electives include:
CDO 130 (3) Normal Speech and Language Acquisition OR
CDO 230 (3) Introduction to Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders ENG 381 (3) Children's Literature
GRN 247 (3) Introduction to Gerontology OR
PSY 325 (3) Psychology of Aging OR
SOC 320 (3) Sociology of Aging and Retirement
HEV 111 (3) Family as an Economic Unit
HEV 213 (3) Introduction to Human Sexuality
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 506 (3) Human Growth and Development: Practicum in Parent Involvement
HEV 508 (3) Human Growth and Development: Preschool Admin.
HSC 205 (2) Responding to Emergencies
HSC 519 (3) Death Education and Suicide Prevention
HST 221 (3) Growing up in America
IET 232 (2) Technology for Children
PSY 322 (3) Psychology of Infancy and Early Childhood OR
PSY 324 (3) Childhood and Adolescence
REL 334 (3) Death and Dying
SOC 222 (3) Juvenile Delinquency OR
SOC 412 (3) Sociology of Adolescence
RPL 206 (3) Recreation Activities Leadership
TAI 373 (3) Oral Interpretation for Children OR
TAI 585 (3) Creative Dramatics

Total: 24 - 25 Semester Hours
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Nutrition Minor
B.A., B.A.A., B.F.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees

A. Required Courses: (11 hours)
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
HEV 375 (3) Nutrition and Performance
HEV 470 (3) Applied Nutrition
HEV 477 (2) Assessing Nutritional Status

B. Electives (11 -13 hours from the following in consultation with advisor):
HEV 160 (4) Introduction to Foods
HEV 371 (3) Food and Culture in the United States
HEV 474 (3) Nutrition in the Life Cycle
HEV 475 (3) Nutritional and Herbal Supplements
HSC 503 (3) Health Implications of Obesity
HEV 570 (4) Nutrition Education
HEV 575 (3) Geriatric Nutrition

Total: 22-23 semester hours
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