Family Science and Human Development Major, Families, Children and School Settings Concentration with Teacher Certification Teacher in Grades P-3 (B.A.)
A minimum of 120 credits of coursework is required for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 overall GPA; however more than 120 credits may be required depending upon the major field of study. Major GPA requirements differ depending on field of study. Consult the Teacher Education Program Handbook for more information.
Program Requirements
Students must complete 42 credits of General Education requirements and 3-9 credits of World Languages and Cultures Requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Family Science and Human Development Core | ||
| FSHD 200 | Family Science and Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 304 | Research Methods for Studying Families and Human Development | 3 |
| FSHD 348 | Individual and Family Development Over the Life Course | 3 |
| FSHD 418 | Working with Diverse Families and Children | 3 |
| FSHD 445 | Poverty and Families | 3 |
| FSHD 315 | Field Experiences in Family and Human Services | 3 |
| FSHD 214 | Child Development I | 3 |
| FSHD 314 | Child Development II: Adolescence | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Major Electives | ||
| Select 9 credits of the following: | 9 | |
| Professional Orientation | ||
| Family in Society | ||
| Interpersonal Relations | ||
| Social Gerontology: The Study of Aging | ||
| Women in Contemporary Society | ||
| Introduction to Child Life | ||
| Infant Development | ||
| Techniques for the Study of Child Personality | ||
| Family Stress and Coping | ||
| Exploring Family Diversity | ||
| Dynamics of One-To-One Communication | ||
| The Family in the Economic System | ||
| Volunteer in the Community | ||
| Group Dynamics | ||
| Individual and Professional Development in Family Science and Human Development | ||
| Comparative Studies of Global Families | ||
| Field Trip Experiences in Family Science and Human Development | ||
| Death and Bereavement in the Family | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Teaching Daily Living Skills to Special Needs Populations | ||
| Organization and Management of Child Care Centers | ||
| Fieldwork Experience in Family Science and Human Development: The Hospitalized Child | ||
| Gender Development Across the Life Course | ||
| Parenting Skills and Resources | ||
| Play Techniques in Working with Children | ||
| Adult Development and Aging | ||
| Peer Counseling | ||
| Money Management | ||
| Action Approaches to Personal Awareness | ||
| Aging and Social Policy | ||
| Family Sociology | ||
| Challenge of Aging | ||
| Gender in a Changing World | ||
| Immigrant Families | ||
| Families in Later Life | ||
| Individual and Family Problem-Solving | ||
| Senior Seminar | ||
| Advanced Research Methods in Family Science and Human Development | ||
| Workshop in Family Science and Human Development | ||
| Internship | ||
| Sibling Relationships | ||
| Child in the Community | ||
| Special Studies in Family and Child Services | ||
| Evidence-Based Family Policy and Analysis | ||
| Family Counseling | ||
| Family Management | ||
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Teacher Ed Program Requirements (P-3)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Professional Sequence | ||
| CMST 101 | Fundamentals of Speech: Communication Requirement 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| FSHD 214 | Child Development I | 3 |
| EDFD 221 | Historical Foundations of American Education | 3 |
| ECEL 200 | Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a Democracy 1 | 3 |
| EDFD 220 | Philosophical Orientation to Education 1 | 3 |
| MTHM 201 | Mathematics in Elementary Schools I | 3 |
| PSYC 235 | Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| Pass the MSU Health Knowledge Test available through the Center of Pedagogy or complete a course from the list below: | 3-4 | |
| Professional Sequence | ||
| First Semester Junior Year | ||
| FSHD 314 | Child Development II: Adolescence | 3 |
| MTHM 302 | Mathematics in Elementary Schools II 1 | 3 |
| READ 399 | Early Literacy Development and Instruction | 3 |
| ECEL 279 | Foundation and Philosophy of Inclusive Education | 3 |
| Second Semester Junior Year | ||
| ECSE 328 | Curriculum and Pedagogy in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| ECEL 216 | Arts and Creative Expression in Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECEL 420 | Building Programs and Community in Inclusive Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| First Semester Senior Year | ||
| ECEL 410 | Clinical Experience I: Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Classrooms | 2 |
| ECEL 412 | Seminar I: Inclusive Elementary Classrooms | 1 |
| ECEL 417 | Problem Solving in Science, Math, and Technology in Early Childhood Classrooms | 3 |
| READ 209 | Children's Literature for a Multicultural Society | 3 |
| Second Semester Senior Year | ||
| ECEL 414 | Clinical Practice II: Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms | 9 |
| ECEL 421 | Seminar II: Inclusive Elementary Classrooms | 3 |
| Total Credits | 69-70 | |
| 1 | Fulfills a General Education Requirement. |
Physiology/Hygiene Course
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 100 | Biological Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 107 | Biology for Survival | 3 |
| BIOL 110 | The Biology of Human Life | 4 |
| BIOL 215 | Human Heredity | 3 |
| BIOL 240 | Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 241 | Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 243 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 380 | Genetics | 4 |
| HLTH 101 | Personal Health Issues | 3 |
| HLTH 207 | Injury Prevention and Emergency Care | 3 |
| HLTH 208 | Study of Human Diseases | 3 |
| HLTH 213 | Perspectives on Drugs | 3 |
| HLTH 220 | Mental Health | 3 |
| HLTH 290 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HLTH 330 | Health Education Methods | 3 |
| HLTH 411 | School Health and Community Services | 3 |
| HLTH 430 | Counseling Skills for Public Health Professionals | 3 |
| HONP 210 | Honors Seminar in Science | 4 |
| HONP 211 | Honors Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Science | 3 |
| HPEM 150 | Principles and Practice of Emergency Care | 3 |
| NUFD 182 | Nutrition: A Socioecological Perspective | 3 |