Professionals in human service jobs serve people throughout their lifespans, from conception to the late stages in life. This Human Development and Family Sciences minor will prepare you to interact with individuals and families from different sociocultural backgrounds. You will gain cultural competence and understand the value of having a wide range of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds, which are necessary skills for employment with governmental, private, and nonprofit human service organizations.

 

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Required Courses

Choose 6 hours of upper division coursework from the following:

 

For students in the online BA in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program or U of A degree-seeking students:

In order to add this minor, students must consult their advisers for their academic majors.