University of Nevada, Reno College of Education. Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. Advisement Manual

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1 University of Nevada, Reno College of Education Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies Advisement Manual For more information contact: Jenna H. Dewar HDFS Specialist Advisement/Internships (775)

2 Advising Mission Statement University of Nevada, Reno On behalf of the HDFS Advising and Internships office, we welcome you to our program. Academic advising is a vital part of your undergraduate degree. Your advisor(s) will help guide you through the curriculum for your degree and connect you with resources across the campus to help you be successful as a student. We suggest that you make an appointment once a semester (in October and March, preferably). The mission of academic advising at the University of Nevada, Reno is to assist each student in developing and implementing an academic plan designed to meet his/her educational, career and life goals. The advising process is one of shared responsibilities between students and advisors. Academic Advisor(s) Responsibilities: 1. Be knowledgeable about the curriculum requirements for the program(s) for which they advise 2. Assist students in selecting appropriate classes and developing an academic plan that meets degree requirements. Assist students in linking program requirements with relevant career and other post-graduation opportunities 4. Be familiar with campus resources and make appropriate referrals when necessary 5. Support the achievement of campus-wide goals for increasing graduation and retention rates 6. Clarify and provide accurate and timely information about university policies, regulations and procedures 7. Be available and accessible to student advisees on a regular basis 8. Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA 9. Be proficient in the use of the university s student information system/computerized advising tools relevant to the advising process. Student Responsibilities: 1. Seek advising assistance in a timely manner 2. Come to advising appointments prepared. Become knowledgeable about university, college/school, and departmental program requirements associated with his/her major(s) or minor(s) as well as relevant policies and procedures 4. Take the initiative to become familiar with and utilize available campus resources 5. Keep his/her advisor informed of any changes that might impact or interfere with satisfactory academic progress 6. Take responsibility for his/her actions and decisions.

3 Name: GPA: Date: Advisor: NSHE ID#: Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) ULTIMATE RESPONSIBILITY LIES WITH THE STUDENT TO REGISTER FOR APPROPRIATE COURSES English Requirement (CO1, CO) HDFS Core Requirements (CO10-14) -6 credits credits ENG 101 HDFS 201* ENG 102* HDFS 202* HDFS 21 - Practicum* Math Requirement (CO2) HDFS 91 HDFS 41a/b/c MATH 120 or higher HDFS 46 HDFS Internship -8 Natural Science (CO4, CO4L) 6 credits Required Program Electives (see back) NUTR credits Natural Science Social Science (CO6) PSY 101* Core Humanities & Fine Arts (CO5, CO7, CO8) 9 credits Additional Electives (minor/cfle if desired) CH 201/202/ credits CH 20 Notes: Fine Arts Program Foundations 9 credits SOC 101* COM 101/217/29 ENG 21/ Capstone (CO10, CO1) HDFS 48 University Requirements: of 120 credits remaining of 40 UD credits remaining of 60 4 yr. inst. credits remaining CO9 complete? Major Requirements: remaining of 120 Key: * = pre-requisite for other courses Upper Division (UD) = level IP = in progress course

4 Required Program Elective Options 18 credits needed (may take more as electives) HDFS 204 Child Guidance and Parenting HDFS 22 Diversity in Children HDFS 250 Early Childhood Education HDFS 71 Family Resource Management HDFS 90 Youth Mentoring HDFS 400 Special Problems (Relevant Topics) HDFS 428 Preschool Curriculum I HDFS 429 Preschool Curriculum II HDFS 40 Adv. Human Sexuality HDFS 41a Adv. Human Dev. - Infancy HDFS 41b Adv. Human Dev. - Middle Childhood HDFS 41c Adv. Human Dev. - Adolescence HDFS 44 Family Education and Intervention HDFS 45 Child Socialization HDFS 47 Death and Dying HDFS 458 Families and Public Policy HDFS 472 Contemporary Family Issues HDFS 476 Issues in Family Health Notes: ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology BIOL 105 Intro to Neuroscience CAS 154 Problems of Substance Abuse and Addiction CHS 421 Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan CRJ 448 Obscenity, Pornography, Sexual Exploitation of Children EDU 205 Early Foundations in Mathematics EDU 208 Mild to Moderate Disabilities GERO 41 Adv. Human Dev. - Adult and Aging GERO 440 Perspectives on Aging GRI 201 Contemporary Diversity PHIL 44 Philosophy of Cognitive Science PSY 2 Child Psychology PSY 24 Psychology of Adolescence PSY 405 Perception PSY 416 Cognitive Psychology PSY 42 Human Memory PSY 45 Personality PSY 442 Psychology of Aging PSY 446 Human Neuropsychology SOC 76 The Community SOC 480 The Family SOC 48 Family Violence SPA 40 Speech and Language Development SW 462 Lesbian and Gay Families WMST 101 Intro to Women's Studies WMST 250 Intro to Feminist Theory WMST 409 Gendered Violence WMST 419 Men and Masculinities WMST 45 Gender and Society (also listed as SOC 45) Certified Family Life Educator Option 1: Via Approved Coursework (can be completed with no additional coursework) HDFS 201^ HDFS 204 HDFS 202^ HDFS 71 HDFS 91^ HDFS 40 HDFS 46^ HDFS 44 HDFS 48^ HDFS 45 HDFS 470^ HDFS 458 ^ = required specifically by major Option 2: Via Exam Visit for details.

5 What Classes Should I Take When? 4-YEAR SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE The 15 to Finish campaign is designed to encourage students to take a full course load each semester to help them earn their degrees faster. The premise behind 15 to Finish is to promote the completion of 0 credits per year so that a typical bachelor's degree can be completed in 4 years. Below is a suggested Human Development and Family Studies course plan that follows 15 to Finish. However, most of our students find that following this suggested 4-year plan can be tough, which is why we highly recommend coming to advisement every semester. Many of our students complete this degree while employed full- or part-time, with children at home, or have other obligations that allow our HDFS students to benefit from plans different than what is below. Remember, this is only one suggested path to obtaining your degree in HDFS work with your advisor to set out a plan that works for you. ENG 101 MATH 120 (CO2) HDFS 202 Fine Arts Course (CO7) YEAR 1 Fall ENG 102 (CO1, CO) PSY 101 (CO6) HDFS 201 NUTR 121 (CO4L) COM 101, 217, or 29 YEAR 1 - Spring YEAR 2 Fall CH 201 or CH 202 (CO5) SOC 101 (CO6) Natural Science Course (CO4 or CO4L) YEAR 2 - Spring CH 20 (CO5, CO8) HDFS 21 YEAR Fall ENG 21 or ENG HDFS 41 A, B, or C YEAR - Spring HDFS 91 (CO12) HDFS 46 (CO11) YEAR 4 Fall YEAR 4 - Spring HDFS 470 (CO14) HDFS 48 (CO10, CO1) Notes: o *Minor or General Electives MUST include at least one course with the (CO9) designation. Suggested choices for CO9 include: ENV 101, CH 212, EDUC 489, HIST 05, PHIL 244, and PHIL/HIST 480. o **RPE = Required Program Elective

6 Potential Careers for HDFS Graduates "What can I do with a degree in HDFS?" HDFS graduates are unique in that they receive training in two important interrelated disciplines Human development across the lifespan as well as family studies. Students with degrees in HDFS enter careers in a variety of sectors, including work in the social service arena, business and industry, health professions, education, journalism, publishing, public administration, criminal justice and corrections, and government and international affairs. HDFS students who take specified courses can apply for national certification as Certified Family Life Educators, available through the National Council on Family Relations ( A degree in HDFS is also excellent preparation for further graduate work in HDFS or related fields including marriage and family therapy, career counseling, school counseling, occupational therapy, psychology, sociology, business, education, or public health. Potential careers, including some jobs actually held by graduates in the human development and family studies field, include: Family Life Educator working with U.S. military families in high stress environments Human resource specialists (providing assistance to employees and their families in securing needed services and support) Staff and administrators in substance abuse and rehabilitation programs Program directors for non-profit agencies such as the Ronald McDonald House, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Planned Parenthood Curriculum and program development specialist for Boys and Girls Club Alcohol and drug abuse counseling working with children and families (requires additional degree) Designer of developmentally-appropriate toys for a large toy company Coordinator for AIDS education programs State or private adoption agency staff Managers of hospice programs Working with and providing support to individuals with developmental delays or disabilities such as Down syndrome Specialist working with infants and children in rural communities Program directors and managers in social service agencies (managing diverse programs for teen parents and minority families in the areas of housing, nutrition, domestic violence, etc.) Speech Pathology/Audiology (requires graduate degree) Funeral directors providing support, comfort, and care to families who have lost loved ones Probation officers and staff working with youth in juvenile justice settings (ex: McGee Center, Washoe Co. Dept. of Juvenile Svcs. and Wittenberg Hall) Occupational/Physical Therapy Specialists working with children and/or individuals with developmental delays (requires additional degree) Sierra Nevada Job Corps, a vocational training facility for underprivileged youth Marketing and consumer research specialists (for instance, running family focus groups to test new products for industry) Child Life Specialists Nevada Early Intervention Services Specialist

7 Advocate for sexually related issues such as programs supporting diverse sexualities or victim services Play and art therapy specialists in hospital settings (requires further training and certification) Marriage and family therapist or counselor (requires graduate degree in counseling) Suicide prevention programs Directors of private, public, and military child care and after-school programs for youth University professors and community college instructors in child development, family resources, public health, and bereavement counseling (requires graduate degree) Owner/operator of school to train nannies Programs that provide support to children, teens, and families dealing with death and dying related issues Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist working with children in foster care Lawyer specializing in family law (requires additional degree) Parent support staff for hospital intensive care nursery Author of children's books Ministers and church education program directors Advocates and lobbyists for children, youth and family public policy in several states Parent educators for court-ordered parenting groups Teachers in early childhood, elementary, middle school and high schools (in conjunction with appropriate teaching certification) Family support services or curriculum specialists in Head Start programs Specialist in private practice on program evaluation Cooperative Extension program specialists, youth and family programs Additional elective courses in HDFS can provide skills in grant writing, educational/prevention/ intervention program development, program evaluation, and administration of child and family services. These skills will help improve your marketability and expand your opportunities in a variety of job markets, giving you many options to choose from in selecting a career. In addition, HDFS seniors complete a minimum 15-hour internship course and can choose from over 80 approved community agencies or programs. The HDFS internship course provides students with the opportunity to gain professional experience prior to graduation. Manual Updated 8//16 jj