Admission Requirements

In order to declare the minor, students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.  Students who declare the Minor in Child and Family Development are required to complete six courses (18 credit hours total).

Some of the required courses have prerequisites, so students should declare the Minor in Child and Family Development as early as possible to plan their schedule.  Students declaring the minor as Sophomores and Juniors can usually complete the degree on schedule.  Students interested in the minor should begin taking classes as early as possible after declaration.

Minor Requirements

• CHFD 2111 - Foundations in Child and Family Development (3) *
• CHFD 2113 - Development: Prenatal to 36 Months (3) *
• CHFD 2412 - The Practice of Observation, Documentation, and Analysis of Young Children’s Behavior (3)
• CHFD 3113 - Families as the Core of Partnerships (3)
• SPED 3210 - Enhancing the Social-Emotional Development of Young Children in Inclusive Settings (3)
• SPED 4111 - Issues in Early Intervention for Young Children with Disabilities (3)

Grade Requirements

Students who declare the Minor in Child and Family Development are required to complete the above six courses and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 overall and in the minor.  A minimum grade of C or above in the courses is required.