The Minor in Human Development & Family Sciences (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families.
The HDFS curriculum focuses on:
The program includes 15 semester hours of coursework. An undergraduate with a minor in HDFS can expect to take courses such as:
Since degree plans change periodically, students will follow the degree plan that is in place at the time in which they complete an official, signed degree plan. Following is the most current sample degree plan for a Minor in HDFS.
To apply for this minor, make an appointment with the HDFS Undergraduate Advisor.
The Human Development & Family Sciences program is a member of UH's Psychological, Health, & Learning Sciences department.
Program Director: Dr. Julie Dunsmore
UH College of Education
Stephen Power Farish Hall
3657 Cullen Blvd., Room 491
Houston, TX 77204-5023
Undergraduate: coeug@uh.edu or 713-743-5000
Graduate: coegrad@central.uh.edu or 713-743-7676
General: coecomm@uh.edu or 713-743-5010
