Child Development, Minor

Minor in Child Development (H40207M)

Students who minor in Child Development learn about child development theories, research, and practice. The minor requires 18 credits of coursework in Child and Family Development. 

Requirements for Admission

All students outside the Child and Family Development program may pursue this minor.

The following information has official approval of The School of Social Work and Family Sciences and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Minor in Child Development” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. A minor in Child Development may only be awarded at the time a student receives a baccalaureate degree. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.

Summary

Required Courses

Electives¹

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For the elective courses, 9 of the 12 elective credits must be courses not required in the student's major program.