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Family, Consumer, and Human Development: Child Development Emphasis - BA, BS


Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department of Family, Consumer, and Human Development

University Studies Requirements for Major

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Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL)  OR STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)  

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 3.0 GPA

Completion of at least 24 semester credits (including FCHD 1500 , FCHD 2000 , and FCHD 2400 )

Overall GPA of 3.0 (required for graduation as well) A grade of C or better is required in all major coursework including the pre-major courses and respective statistics courses

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
FCHD 1500: Human Development Across the Lifespan (BSS)   3     FCHD 2000: Careers and Life Planning in FCHD   3    
STAT 1040: Introduction to Statistics (QL)  OR STAT 1045: Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL)   3     FCHD 2400: Marriage and Family Relationships (BSS)   3    
   3 click on the link to see options PSY 3010: Psychological Statistics (QI)   4    
   3 click on the link to see options    3 click on the link to see options
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

FCHD 2660: Parenting and Child Guidance (HR)   3        2-3 click on the link to see options
FCHD 3130: Research Methods (QI)   3        3 click on the link to see options
   3 click on the link to see options FCHD Elective 3  
    3 click on the link to see options Elective 3  
Elective 3   Elective 3  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

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Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

FCHD 3500: Infancy and Childhood   3     FCHD 4550: Preschool Methods and Curriculum   3    
FCHD 3550: Infant Lab   1     FCHD 4230: Family and Social Policy   3    
FCHD Elective 3   FCHD 4900: Pre-Practicum Skills (CI)   1    
Upper Division Elective 3   Upper Division Elective 3  
Upper Division Elective 3   Elective 3  
Elective 3   Communications Intensive (CI) Course   3  
           
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

FCHD 4960: Practice Teaching in Child Development Laboratories   3 or 6   Enroll in 6 credits FCHD 4980: Practicum   1-12   Enroll in 3 credits
Elective 3   Elective 3  
Elective 3   Elective 3  
Elective 3   Elective 3  
      Elective 3  
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FCHD Major Requirements


Core Courses (13-14 credits)

Child Development Emphasis (19 credits)


FCHD Electives (minimum 6 credits)


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