Admission Requirements

Current UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Students

• See University Admission Requirements  
• In order to declare the Minor in Child and Family Development, students must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5.  Students who declare the minor 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.
• Advising and admission to the minor are administered through the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL).

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)

Total = 18 Credit Hours

Progression 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. CHFD 2111  and/or CHFD 2113  must be the first courses completed.

Special Policies or Requirements

At least 50% of courses applied to the minor must be taken at UNC Charlotte.

• EDU 146 (CHFD 0001) can be substituted for SPED 3210 
• EDU 145 (CHFD 0001) and EDU 151 (EDUC 0001) can be substituted for any of the 3000/4000 level courses.
• CHFD 4200  can be substituted for any of the 3000/4000 level courses

Clinicals

Some courses in the professional program include a clinical requirement where students complete specific activities or designated hours in an appropriate setting.  Clinicals are designed to expose students to diverse school demographics, locations, and programs.