Family Sciences Minor

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This minor is appropriate for any of the human sciences/helping professions majors and pre-health majors. It is designed to provide an overview of the ecological framework of family theory, in order to complement existing course content for students who will be working with children and families in a variety of job settings. A total of 15 hours is required in the following courses:

Six Hours Required:

HEC 1010 - Life Span Development Credit: 3.
HEC 2065 - Families in Society Credit: 3.

Choose 9 hours from the following:

HEC 3066 - Family Violence across the Lifespan Credit: 3.
HEC 3100 - Cultural Competence for Professionals Credit: 3.
HEC 3525 - Parent-Child Relationships Credit: 3. and
HEC 3565 - Loss and Bereavement for Children and Families Credit: 3.
HEC 3660 - Interpersonal Relationships Credit: 3.
HEC 4065 - Social Policy for Children and Families Credit: 3.
HEC 4075 - Trauma Informed Care Credit: 3.
HEC 4610 - Family Stress Management Credit: 3.