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School Psychology - Ed.S.

The School Psychology Ed.S. program provides the comprehensive training you need to become a skilled and compassionate practitioner. Through coursework and supervised practical experiences, you'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in assessment and intervention to support the academic success, social-emotional needs, mental health and well-being of students in a variety of educational settings.

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Program Information for School Psychology - Ed.S.

Program Description

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The Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology is committed to a scientist-practitioner model of training, which conceptualizes school psychologists as data-oriented problem solvers. The program operates from an eco-behavioral orientation and emphasizes the delivery of school psychological services from a consultative framework to prevent and remediate learning, behavioral and social-emotional concerns in individuals from birth to 22 years.

Students in the program gain competencies, not only in the provision of services to individual children in schools, but also in the promotion and implementation of systemic educational reform. Graduates of the Ed.S. degree are highly prepared to be leaders and innovators of comprehensive support services in a variety of educational settings.

Students who do not hold a master's degree in school psychology from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ must apply to the . After successfully completing the M.Ed. degree, students may then matriculate into the Ed.S. degree.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for School Psychology - Ed.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree in school psychology from a NASP-approved college or university (starting with spring 2027 admission term, an M.Ed. degree in School Psychology from ºìÐÓÊÓƵ is required1
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum graduate 3.250 GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

Program faculty take a holistic approach to considering each prospective student's application, including careful consideration of relevant background experience, evidence of high scholastic achievement,  and positive letters of recommendation.

1

Because ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State offers an M.Ed. degree in conjunction with the Ed.S. degree, all course requirements in the must be successfully completed at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ prior to matriculating into the Ed.S. degree. Students seeking an Ed.S. degree who have not completed the M.Ed. degree at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ must first apply to the M.Ed. degree in School Psychology. Students' applications to the M.Ed. degree will be reviewed simultaneously for admission into the Ed.S. degree. If admitted, students will matriculate into the Ed.S. degree following the successful completion of the M.Ed. degree within the first year. Program faculty will consider both academic performance and professional deportment considerations in making the final decision to matriculate students into the Ed.S. degree at that time.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologists' (NASP) Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice, which allows them to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state and national levels (i.e., through both the Ohio Department of Education and NASP's national certification program [Nationally Certified School Psychologist, NCSP]).
  2. Demonstrate positive impact on students in applied settings as related to assessment, planning/supports and implementation of interventions related to academic and behavioral needs as identified by key stakeholders in a variety of internship placement settings (i.e., within public schools).

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (min B- or S grade required in all courses)
SPSY 67792PRACTICUM II IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (taken twice) 16
SPSY 67928GROUP COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67965INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67970LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SPSY 67991ISSUES AND APPROACHES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (taken twice) 26
SPSY 67973CONSULTATION IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
SPSY 67975HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:6
EPSY 65520
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
or EPSY 65523
 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
RMS 65510
STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SPSY 67912
ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Culminating Requirement
SPSY 67992SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY (taken twice) 312
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
1

Students must complete for two semesters, 3 credit hours each.

2

SPSY 67991 is required for students who complete an internship in the State of Ohio. If taken, students must complete two semesters, 3 credit hours each, for a total of 6 credit hours. All other students complete 6 credits of faculty-approved coursework.

3

Student must complete for two semesters, 6 credit hours each, for a total 12 credit hours. Students are required to undertake an academic year of internship under supervision of the faculty and a qualified school psychologist in public schools. Course requirements need to be successfully completed prior to the internship.

Progression Requirement
  • Students who earn a C+ grade or lower or a “U” (Unsatisfactory) in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.

Practicum and Internship Readiness

  • Readiness will be determined by program faculty based on meeting various program expectations, including overall successful academic performance, meeting program standards and guidelines for professional deportment. Because the courses below involves contact with vulnerable populations (e.g., children with disabilities), the program will determine if prospective students are prepared for these courses based on prospective student academic performance and the non-academic professional expectations of the program.
    • SPSY 67792
    • SPSY 67991
    • SPSY 67992
    • SPSY 77792
    • SPSY 77991
    • SPSY 77992

Program Standards and Professional Conduct

The Ed.S.. degree in School Psychology is a professional graduate training program wherein students come into contact with vulnerable client populations. Accordingly, in addition to monitoring students’ coursework performance in terms of academic grades, program faculty also review students’ professional deportment throughout the duration of the program. This review is guided by the ethical principles and professional standards of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Professional functioning is evaluated across multiple domains that reflect these ethical frameworks. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Personal and interpersonal functioning
  • Commitment to the profession
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Sensitivity to client issues
  • Use of supervision

Some students may not be able to continue in or complete the program should the program faculty determine that, despite acceptable grades, they cannot consistently align with the non-academic professional expectations of the program.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Grades below B- (or Unsatisfactory grades) are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
  • Upon admission to the Ed.S. degree, students will be assigned an advisor.
  • Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking School Psychologist licensure are required to pass the ETS Praxis II School Psychologist test or the domain specific School Psychology Ohio Assessment for Educators test.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Accreditation for School Psychology - Ed.S.

The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - Ed.S.

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

School psychologists

0.7%

little or no change

67,200

number of jobs

$86,930

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

School Psychology - Ph.D.

The School Psychology Ph.D. program prepares you for a professional career in school psychology with a focus on improving children's academic performance, social-emotional development, mental health and overall well-being. With a combination of comprehensive coursework, research experience and supervised on-site training experiences, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents in a variety of applied settings.

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Program Information for School Psychology - Ph.D.

Program Description

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The Ph.D. degree in School Psychology is committed to a scientist-practitioner model of training, which conceptualizes school psychologists as data-oriented problems solvers and transmitters of psychological knowledge and skill. As such, students draw upon the scientific literature as a primary basis for professional practice and focus their research agendas so as to have meaningful implications for practice. In addition, functioning as a scientist-practitioner meas that professional practice is conducted in ways that are consistent with the scientific method.

Emphasis in training is placed on the provision of services through research-based practice and data-based decision making. Doctoral students gain competencies, not only in the provision of school psychological services to individual children and youth, but also in the promotion and implementation of systemic, preventative educational and mental health systems. Since the program's emphasis is on the application of psychology in applied educational and mental health settings, students are required to demonstrate competence in the substantive content areas of psychological and educational theory; the scientific, methodological and theoretical foundations of practice in school psychology; data-based decision making; intervention design and evaluation; and cultural and individual diversity.

The school psychology doctorate prepares students to work as leaders in applied practice in educational and mental health settings.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for School Psychology - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Ph.D. in School Psychology are not being accepted at this time.

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data Form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.)submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate adequate knowledge and skills associated with both the National Association of School Psychologists' Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice and those domains related to advanced psychological foundations knowledge and research skills as identified by the American Psychological Association (APA).
  2. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional deportment.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
PSYC 70413COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY 3
or PSYC 70453 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 70604 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
PSYC 70615SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 3
PSYC 71054LEARNING AND CONDITIONING 3
or PSYC 71350 BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 71580SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
PSYC 71651QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS I 3
or RMS 85515 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
PSYC 71654QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS II 3
or RMS 85517 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
or RMS 85518 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
RMS 85516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
SPSY 77892ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 6
SPSY 77998INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 4
SPSY 80090DOCTORAL RESIDENCY SEMINAR 3
SPSY 87987PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SPSY 87987PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
or SPSY 87998 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
SPSY 87992DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 12
SPSY 87998RESEARCH SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Psychology (PSYC) Elective3
Culminating Requirement
SPSY 80199DISSERTATION I 130
Minimum Total Credit Hours:88
1

Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for SPSY 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter, SPSY 80299 each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • The total number of required credit hours in each student's Plan of Study/Residency Plan will vary based on previous graduate coursework, point of entry into the program, program area advisor input and the school psychology program requirements. The minimum requirement for a doctoral degree is 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree. Given the requirements of the accreditation bodies governing ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's school psychology degree program, the typical number of required credit hours for the doctoral degree will exceed that of the minimum college requirements.
  • Students who enter the program without recent and comprehensive training in school psychology (from a NASP-approved program) and without a school psychology license must complete relevant coursework. The total number of required hours will vary based on point of entry into the program, previous coursework and program advisor input.
  • State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Candidacy

Once the student has successfully completed and orally defended their comprehensive exams, they are recommended for doctoral candidacy in line with all other program and college requirements.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking School Psychologist licensure are required to pass the ETS Praxis II School Psychologist test or the domain specific School Psychology Ohio Assessment for Educators test.

Accreditation for School Psychology - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in School Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - Ph.D.

Psychologists, all other

4.3%

about as fast as the average

55,300

number of jobs

$117,580

potential earnings

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

School psychologists

0.7%

little or no change

67,200

number of jobs

$86,930

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

School Psychology - M.Ed.

Our School Psychology programs equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the lives of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students. With experienced faculty, applied learning opportunities, and a focus on evidence-based practices, you'll be prepared to address the social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs of diverse student populations.

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Program Information for School Psychology - M.Ed.

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in School Psychology provides a focus on the core principles and foundations of the practice of school psychology. The M.Ed. degree is not considered a terminal degree and is not sufficient for earning the Ohio state license in school psychology.

Additional training beyond the M.Ed. (e.g., an Ed.S. or Ph.D.) is required in order to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state and national levels as well as for licensure and practice in most states.

Admissions for School Psychology - M.Ed.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologist's Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (min B- or S grade required in all courses)
SPSY 67920IDENTIFYING AND UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS 3
SPSY 67929INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67951COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS 3
SPSY 67955INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67960INTERVENTIONS WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS 3
SPSY 67972SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67974SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Major Elective, choose from the following:3
EPSY 65520
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
or EPSY 65523
 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
RMS 65510
STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SPSY 67912
ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Culminating Requirement
SPSY 67692PRACTICUM I IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students must complete SPSY 67692 in two semesters, 3 credit hours each for a total of 6 credit hours. Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Progression Requirement

  • Students who earn a C+ grade or lower or a “U” (Unsatisfactory) in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.

Practicum and Internship Readiness

  • Readiness will be determined by program faculty based on meeting various program expectations, including overall successful academic performance, meeting program standards and guidelines for professional deportment. Because the courses below involves contact with vulnerable populations (e.g., children with disabilities), the program will determine if prospective students are prepared for these courses based on prospective student academic performance and the non-academic professional expectations of the program.
    • SPSY 67792
    • SPSY 67991
    • SPSY 67992
    • SPSY 77792
    • SPSY 77991
    • SPSY 77992

Program Standards and Professional Conduct

The M.Ed. degree in School Psychology is a professional graduate training program wherein students come into contact with vulnerable client populations. Accordingly, in addition to monitoring students’ coursework performance in terms of academic grades, program faculty also review students’ professional deportment throughout the duration of the program. This review is guided by the ethical principles and professional standards of both the American Psychological Association (APA) and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Professional functioning is evaluated across multiple domains that reflect these ethical frameworks. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Personal and interpersonal functioning
  • Commitment to the profession
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Sensitivity to client issues
  • Use of supervision

Some students may not be able to continue in or complete the program should the program faculty determine that, despite acceptable grades, they cannot consistently align with the non-academic professional expectations of the program.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Minimum 30 credit hours of graduate coursework required for the M.Ed. degree.
  • Depending on students' background/experience, students may be required to complete additional coursework in the first and second years of the program.
  • Grades below B- (or Unsatisfactory) are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
  • Upon admission to the M.Ed. degree program, students will be assigned an advisor.
  • Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - M.Ed.

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

School psychologists

0.7%

little or no change

67,200

number of jobs

$86,930

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Nonprofit Studies - Minor

The Nonprofit Studies minor offers a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector, including legal and financial frameworks, strategic planning, fundraising, and program evaluation. With experiential learning opportunities, you'll develop leadership skills to become an effective nonprofit leader.

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Program Information for Nonprofit Studies - Minor

Program Description

Full Description

The Nonprofit Studies minor prepares students for careers in a variety of nonprofit organizations at the local, state, national and international level. The curriculum provides students with knowledge and competencies in areas such as grant writing and fundraising, mission and vision, advocacy and lobbying, risk management, board development, program planning, leadership and ethics, human resource development, youth and adult development, marketing, financial management and non-profit management. Students gain real world experience with local nonprofit agencies through a practicum experience.

The Nonprofit Studies minor may be beneficial for students pursuing any major.

Admissions for Nonprofit Studies - Minor

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the principles and practices of nonprofit management.
  2. Construct a grant proposal appropriate for submission to a grant funder in the nonprofit sector.
  3. Apply community outreach skills through successful completion of a community inventory as well as practicum and field experiences.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HDF 44032NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING 3
HDF 44033COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
HDF 44034PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT 3
Methods/Analysis Elective, choose from the following:3-4
ACCT 23020
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
AFS 37010
RESEARCH METHODS IN AFRICANA STUDIES (ELR)
ANTH 38440
QUANTITATIVE ANTHROPOLOGY
COMM 30000
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
ECON 22060
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS)
EXSC 35068
STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST
IHS 44010
RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MDJ 20008
RESEARCH AND MEASUREMENT IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
NURS 31010
APPLICATIONS FOR STATISTICAL FINDINGS FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
PH 30002
INTRODUCTORY BIOSTATISTICS
POL 30001
RESEARCH METHODS (ELR)
PSYC 21621
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I
SOC 32220
& SOC 32221
DATA ANALYSIS
and DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY
Internship/Practicum Elective, choose from the following: 13
CCI 45091
SEMINAR IN MEDIA AND MOVEMENTS (ELR)
ENG 41096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
GERO 44092
PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY (ELR)
HDF 44092
PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE (ELR)
NURS 40045
INTEGRATION OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING (ELR)
PH 40196
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH
POL 41990
COLUMBUS PROGRAM IN STATE ISSUES (ELR)
POL 42990
WASHINGTON PROGRAM IN NATIONAL ISSUES (ELR)
Any other internship or practicum course (course number ends in 92)
Development Elective, choose from the following:3
COMM 46605
COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
EPSY 29525
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
GERO 14029
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)
GERO 40656
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
GERO 44030
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC)
HDF 24012
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CHILDHOOD
HDF 24013
EARLY ADOLESCENCE
HDF 44020
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADOLESCENCE AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD
HDF 44022
FAMILIES, GENDER AND POWER
NURS 20950
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
PACS 31002
GENDER, POWER AND CONFLICT
PH 30005
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE THEORIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PSYC 20651
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 42421
CHILDHOOD IN SOCIETY
SOC 42478
ADOLESCENCE IN SOCIETY
SOC 42879
AGING IN SOCIETY
SPA 44112
AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN COMMUNICATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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An internship/practicum is required at a non-profit organization; students must make prior arrangements with the program director. Before taking the internship/practicum course, students must have taken (or will take concurrently) HDF 44033 and HDF 44034.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  •  After declaring the Nonprofit studies minor, students are required to meet with the program director to discuss course selection and procedures for completing the minor.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
 
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    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Stark Campus

Gerontology - Minor

The Gerontology minor provides a comprehensive understanding of aging's impact on individuals and society. Through coursework and practical experiences, you'll learn about health, social policy and end-of-life issues.

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Program Description

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The Gerontology minor provides students with knowledge of the aging process and prepares students for professional positions in the diverse field of aging. Current predictions indicate that a "baby boomer" will turn 60 every seven seconds for the next 18 years. By 2050, it is estimated that one in five people will be over the age of 65, leading to an increase in demand for individuals with an understanding of the aging process.

The minor benefits students with a major or an interest in psychology, sociology, business, English, nursing, education, interior design, political science, speech pathology and audiology.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe age-related changes in biological systems, social relationships, social roles (e.g., retirement), cognitive abilities and health and well-being.
  2. Explain how gender identity, race, ethnicity, history, cohort, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status contribute to the experience of aging.
  3. Describe the implications of population aging for individuals, families and society.

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
GERO 14029INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
GERO 40656PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
ARCH 45640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
COMM 36500
HEALTH COMMUNICATION
EXSC 40612
EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT
GERO 41096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION
GERO 44030
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC)
HDF 44039
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
LTCA 44032
LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I
NURS 20950
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
NUTR 23511
SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)
PSYC 11762
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)
PSYC 41581
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 12050
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS)
SOC 42010
DEATH AND DYING
SOC 42563
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
SOC 42879
AGING IN SOCIETY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Students are required to meet with the human development and family science program coordinator to discuss course selection and procedures for completing the minor.
  • Some courses require prerequisites, please see course descriptions for details.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
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Human Development and Family Science - Minor

The Human Development and Family Science minor provides students with knowledge of biopsychosocial development, family relationships and processes across the lifespan. This minor is particularly suitable for students with a major or interest in education, nursing, psychology, sociology, public health, communications, community health education, recreation management and speech pathology and audiology.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify physical, cognitive, emotional and social dimensions of human development and family relationships.
  2. Identify the reciprocal influences of family, school, work and community contexts on human development
  3. Recognize the unique strengths and needs of individuals and families.

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Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES 3
Development Electives, choose from the following:6
GERO 14029
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS)
GERO 40656
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
HDF 24012
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CHILDHOOD
HDF 24013
EARLY ADOLESCENCE
HDF 44020
RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADOLESCENCE AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD
Minor Electives, choose from the following:9
HDF 24014
BRIDGING CROSS-NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
HDF 34031
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS
HDF 42089
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (ELR)
HDF 44021
FAMILY INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY
HDF 44022
FAMILIES, GENDER AND POWER
HDF 44023
BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS (WIC)
HDF 44028
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
HDF 44029
FAMILY POLICY
HDF 44032
NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING
HDF 44033
COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR)
HDF 44034
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
HDF 44039
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State (in residence).
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    • Stark Campus

Human Development and Family Science - B.S.

Earn your B.S. in Human Development and Family Science and make a difference in people's lives! This interdisciplinary program equips you with the skills to support individuals and families in social services, nonprofit work, community outreach and more. With a focus on lifespan development, relationships and diverse needs, you'll graduate ready for an impactful career.

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Program Description

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science offers an interdisciplinary approach to individual and family development. Students receive the knowledge and skills needed to help individuals and families across the lifespan to flourish in a global society. The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers in diverse settings, including family and community-based social services, prevention, nonprofit administration and family and community intervention. Core coursework focuses on development across the lifespan and understanding family relationships, the environments in which individuals live and learn and the unique strengths and needs of diverse individuals and families.

The Human Development and Family Science major requires students to complete a minor or certificate related to their career interest.

Students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degrees. See the in the University Catalog for more information.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

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Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and Transfer Students: Active ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify (a) physical, cognitive, emotional and social dimensions of human development and family relationships; and (b) reciprocal influences of family, school, work and community contexts on human development.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of program development, delivery and evaluation and identify practical implications of human development and family relationship concepts.
  3. Access scholarly sources and critically evaluate empirical research; demonstrate an understanding of theories, methods and principles of research; and effectively communicate ideas.
  4. Recognize the unique strengths and needs of individuals and families and apply knowledge through involvement with and study of diverse populations.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
GERO 44030RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC) 13
HDF 14027INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES 3
HDF 24012RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CHILDHOOD 3
or PSYC 20651 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)
HDF 25512MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES 3
HDF 34031CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
HDF 44018PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
HDF 44020RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADOLESCENCE AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD 3
or PSYC 30651 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
HDF 44021FAMILY INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY 3
HDF 44023BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS (WIC) 13
HDF 44028PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS 3
HDF 44029FAMILY POLICY 3
HDF 44030FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION 3
HDF 44035TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIES 3
HDF 44092PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE (ELR) 23-6
Content Elective, choose from the following:3
HDF 42089
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (ELR)
HDF 44022
FAMILIES, GENDER AND POWER
HDF 44039
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
HDF 44089
FAMILIES IN FLORENCE, ITALY: LOVE, PARENTING AND POLICY (ELR)
HDF 45089
LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES: THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE (ELR)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
PSYC 21621QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3-4
or SOC 32220
& SOC 32221		 DATA ANALYSIS
and DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY
PSYC 31574RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
or SOC 32210 RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC)
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
33
6
3
36-9
6-7
33-6
Minor or Undergraduate Certificate requirement and General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 429
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Students may complete 3-6 credit hours of HDF 44092. Credit hours taken beyond 3 will count towards general electives.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Additional category.

4

Students are required to declare and complete a minor or a certificate as part of the human development and family science program. Students may select any minor or certificate available at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State, but it should be aligned with the student's overall educational and career goals. Number of credit hours depends on the program selected. A minimum of 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • State/federal background checks may be required for some practicum/internship sites. Results indicating one of the disqualifying offenses, whether expunged or current, may result in the inability to be placed in select practicum/internship sites.
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
HDF 24011 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
HDF 14027 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
HDF 24012
or PSYC 20651
 RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS CHILDHOOD
or CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS)
3
HDF 25512 MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES 3
HDF 34031 CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
HDF 44020
or PSYC 30651
 RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADOLESCENCE AND EMERGING ADULTHOOD
or ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
3
Content Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
Minor/Certificate Course or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
HDF 44023 BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS (WIC) 3
HDF 44035 TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIES 3
PSYC 21621
or SOC 32220 and SOC 32221
 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I
or DATA ANALYSIS and DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY
3-4
Minor/Certificate Course or General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
HDF 44021 FAMILY INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY 3
HDF 44028 PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS 3
PSYC 31574
or SOC 32210
 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR)
or RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC)
3
Minor/Certificate Course or General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
GERO 44030 RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC) 3
!HDF 44018 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
HDF 44030 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION 3
Minor/Certificate Course or General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
HDF 44029 FAMILY POLICY 3
!HDF 44092 PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE (ELR) 3
Minor/Certificate Course or General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Human Development and Family Science - B.S.

Child, family, and school social workers

3.4%

about as fast as the average

399,900

number of jobs

$58,570

potential earnings

Childcare workers

-2.9%

decline

991,600

number of jobs

$32,050

potential earnings

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

Community and social service specialists, all other

4.6%

about as fast as the average

119,200

number of jobs

$54,940

potential earnings

Counselors, all other

12.6%

much faster than the average

69,100

number of jobs

$49,830

potential earnings

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary

3.4%

about as fast as the average

3,200

number of jobs

$77,280

potential earnings

Marriage and family therapists

12.6%

much faster than the average

77,800

number of jobs

$63,780

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

6.4%

faster than the average

219,800

number of jobs

$78,240

potential earnings

Social and human service assistants

6.4%

faster than the average

449,600

number of jobs

$45,120

potential earnings

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors

16.8%

much faster than the average

483,500

number of jobs

$59,190

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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