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Family and Human Development - B.S.: A
degree in family and human development equips a student with a
contemporary and historical understanding of the discipline and
of the principles
of basic
and
applied research, as well as with basic knowledge in a number of
specific areas. For instance, students study children from infancy
through adolescence; parenting and parent-child relationships;
marriage and family therapy; family and cultural diversity; and
early intervention and education. An internship also is available
that allows students to apply their skills and knowledge in real
life situations. Students who desire research experience take
independent
study classes in which they work directly with faculty on cutting
edge research.
The bachelor of science degree in family and human development
at ASU involves 45 hours of course credits. Thirty credit hours
in
the major include 10 required courses that provide students with
a broad background in both family studies and child development.
This also includes research methods and special topics courses
that provide a core of substantive courses related to many aspects
of family and child development. Fifteen additional hours of restricted
electives that are selected in consultation with an advisor round
out the major and provide flexibility in meeting the unique needs
and interests of individual students.
Download family and human development major requirements
by catalog
year:
- Checksheets
for all ASU majors can be downloaded online through the Transfer
Office
- Major
Maps are available online
Sociology - B.A.: Besides
providing a grasp of research design and basic statistics, the
sociology
major provides insights into the influence of culture, group membership
including race, gender, age, social class, religion, and social
institutions that are crucial for working in today's multiethnic
and multinational environment. A degree in sociology is an excellent
springboard for careers in business, government, or social services.
Many applied fields from human resources
and management to social work and criminal justice are grounded
in sociological theories and concepts. Internships are available
for students to explore career opportunities in the public, private,
or nonprofit fields.
The sociology degree requires a minimum of 30 hours of course
credits within Sociology and 15 hours of related social and behavioral
sciences selected based on personal interests and career goals.
The 30 hours within Sociology include 12 hours of required courses
in introductory sociology, research methods, statistics, and social
theory. A minimum of 18 hours much be upper division with at least
12 of the 18 upper-division hours taken in residence on the Tempe
campus.
Download sociology major requirements by catalog
year:
-
Checksheets for all ASU majors can be downloaded online through
the Transfer
Office
- Major
Maps are available online
A note about catalog year:
Department and college requirements may change and are
updated often. Students maintaining continuous enrollment (i.e.,
missing no more than one school year, not including summer) at any
public community college or university in Arizona may graduate according
to the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of initial
enrollment or later. The
Undergraduate Catalog can assist you in determining your catalog
year.
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