Human Development and Family Studies Minors
In This Section:
Altoona College: HFSAL
College of Health and Human Development: HD FS
A minor in HDFS can be useful for many different kinds of students, including those studying education, liberal arts, and business. From learning how human beings develop over their life spans to resolving family conflict, students can complement their primary interests with knowledge and skills about the ways people think, behave, and interact over their lives. Students in other social science majors have found that HDFS complements their interests. For instance, many psychology students appreciate the focus on ecological contexts of development, whereas many sociology students appreciate the focus on interpersonal processes.
Students are required to take 18 credits of HDFS courses to complete an HDFS minor. A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor. Students must take HD FS 129, the introductory course to the minor. Students then complete 9 credits of HDFS courses from any level and 6 credits of HDFS courses from the 400-level. More information about courses can be found on the courses page. Students are encouraged to tailor the focus of their minor to complement their major programs.
Minors in Human Development and Family Studies are offered at the Colleges and campuses above. Pam Evock, is the Academic Adviser for HDFS minors. More information about the HDFS minor can be found in the Undergraduate Degree Programs Bulletin. Students need to complete an Entrance to Minor form from the Registrar's Office.