This interdisciplinary applied social sciences major prepares students for careers in human resource development, particularly in human and community services. Students receive the training needed to understand and assist youth, family, and communities by taking foundational courses in sociology, psychology, and economics; advanced courses in youth, family, and community development and issues; and specialized courses emphasizing critical intervention skills. Employment opportunities include human services, youth programs, and community development work in the public and private sectors.
Students must earn a C or better in all 3000-4000 level core courses and SYG 2000, PSY 2013 and SDS 4410 or SOP 3004. A 2.25 GPA in the core courses is required for graduation. Students must also earn a C or better in area of specialization electives, which should be at the 3000-4000 level. Students should consult the Undergraduate Coordinator's office, 3041 McCarty, for referral to an adviser.
Critical Tracking Criteria
Critical tracking courses are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay on track for this major.
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
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Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
BSC 2007 & 2007L Biological Sciences and Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) |
3 |
|
CHM 1083 Consumer Chemistry (GE-P) Or PHY 2020 Intro Prin of Physics |
3 |
|
MAC 1147 Precalculus Algebra and Trig or MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra AND MAC 1114 Trigonometry (GE-M) |
4-5 |
|
Electives |
5 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
AEB 2014 Economic Issues: Food and You Or AEB 3103 Principles of FRE Or ECO 2023 Microeconomics |
3-4 |
|
PSY 2013 General Psychology (GE-S) |
3 |
|
AEE 3030C Oral Communication |
3 |
|
Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
BSC 2008 Or FOS 2001 Or HUN 2201 Physical & Biological Science (GE-B) |
3 |
|
STA 2122 or 2023 Statistics (GE-M) |
3 |
|
AEE 3033 Writing for Agriculture and Natural Resources |
3 |
|
Electives |
5 |
|
Total |
14 |
Critical tracking criteria:
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
HRD 3001 Introduction to Human Resource Development (GE-S) |
4 |
|
AEE 3414 Leadership Development |
3 |
|
SDS 4410 Interpersonal Communication Or |
|
|
SOP 3004 Social Psychology |
3 |
|
Approved Electives (see adviser)1 |
6 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
SYG 2430 Marriage and Family (GE-S, I) Or HRD 3101 Parenting and Family Development |
3 |
|
HRD 3401 Introduction to Social and Economic Perspectives on the Community |
3 |
|
HRD 3201 Foundations of Youth Development |
3 |
|
Area of specialization electives (see adviser)1 |
6 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Summer |
Credits |
|
AGG 4941 Practical Work Experience (see adviser) |
2 |
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
HRD 3112 Contemporary Family Problems and Interventions |
3 |
|
AGG 4485 Urban and Rural America in Transition |
3 |
|
HRD 4212 Contemporary Youth Problems and Solutions |
3 |
|
Area of specialization electives (see adviser)1 |
3 |
|
Total |
12 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
AEE 4500 Program Planning and Evaluation |
3 |
|
AEB 4284 Human Resource Policy |
3 |
|
HRD 4801 Applied Social Research Methods |
4 |
|
Area of specialization electives (see adviser)1 |
5 |
|
Total |
15 |
1Approved electives at the 3000-4000 level for the balance of the 120 credit hours required for graduation. Students should see an adviser for approved area of specialization electives.