Human Development and Family Studies, AA
Program Description
The Human Development and Family Studies emphasis prepares students to work with children, youth, and families in a variety of settings. The program is a study of theories and research of the human lifecycle, family systems, and the larger socio-economic environment. The Associate of Arts degree is designed to transfer to UNR. Students complete lower division courses at TMCC and then transfer to UNR to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in HDFS. Students are encouraged to obtain academic advisement to facilitate the university transfer process.
Human Development and Family Studies Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CH 201 or CH 202 | Ancient and Medieval Cultures or The Modern World | 3 |
| English 1, 6 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts 5 | 3 | |
| HDFS 202 | Introduction to Families | 3 |
| Mathematics 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| NUTR 121 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | 3 |
| Electives 6 | 6 | |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity in Children | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Electives 6 | 9 | |
| Science 5 | 3 | |
| HDFS 231 | Practicum with Children and Families (Practicum With Children and Families) | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Field Experience and Practicum Experience:
The HDFS Degree requires courses with field experience and practicum in various settings.
- Students can complete the practicum experience through TMCC.
- Students may be required to have fingerprints, an approved background check, and/or a clear TB test depending on the placement location and service.
- Students must meet all of the prerequisite/corequisite requirements, as well as have the practicum instructor’s approval prior to enrolling in a practicum course.
- Students must work with the practicum instructor to arrange a practicum schedule and placement site.
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English 1 | 3-6 | |
Required | ||
| Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Cultures | ||
or CH 202 | The Modern World | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 6 | |
Required: | ||
| Human Nutrition | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
Required: | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity | (3) | |
| Required: | ||
| Diversity in Children | ||
| U.S. & Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| American Experiences and Constitutional Change | ||
| Degree Requirements 2 | ||
| HDFS 201 | Lifespan Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 202 | Introduction to Families | 3 |
| HDFS 232 | Diversity in Children | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| COM 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HDFS 231 | Practicum with Children and Families (Practicum With Children and Families) | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Choose 15 units of electives from the following 1 | 15 | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Substance Abuse-Fundamental Facts and Insights | ||
| Principles of Child Guidance | ||
| Introduction to Early Childhood Education | ||
| Introduction to Special Education | ||
| Early Foundations in Mathematics | ||
| Exploration of Children's Literature | ||
| Students with Diverse Abilities and Backgrounds 5 | ||
| Introduction to Neuroscience | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Child Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Aging in Modern American Society | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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If you place into ENG 102 or ENG 114 you will need an additional 3 units electives.
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A student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better, and a minimum grade of “C” must be earned in each of the degree and elective requirements.
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Satisfied through emphasis requirements.
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EDU 208 requires prerequisite of EDU 203.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Investigate the historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts of the science of human development.
PSLO2: Define and examine characteristics of diverse families and family systems.
PSLO3: Demonstrate understanding of the physical, cognitive and social-emotional developmental domains of the human lifecycle.
PSLO4: Demonstrate skill in oral and written communication related to the study of Human Development.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
