Child and Family Studies (Family Relations), B.S.

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Degree Plan (CHFMSTFRBS)

General Education Curriculum

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 hours minimum)

Science Requirement (8 hours minimum)

Select 2 courses with labs:

AST 111 - General Astronomy I 3 hrs. AND
AST 111L - General Astronomy I Laboratory 1 hr.
AST 112 - General Astronomy II 3 hrs. AND
AST 112L - General Astronomy II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 103 - Biology and Society 3 hrs. ◊ AND
BSC 103L - Biology and Society Laboratory 1 hr ◊
BSC 110 - Principles of Biological Science I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 110L - Principles of Biological Science I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 111 - Principles of Biological Science II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 111L - Principles of Biological Science II Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 hrs. AND
BSC 250L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 hr.
BSC 251 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 hrs. AND
BSC 251L - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 104 - Chemistry and Our Environment 3 hrs. AND
CHE 104L - Chemistry and Our Environment Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.
CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 104 - Weather and Climate 3 hrs. AND
GHY 104L - Weather and Climate Laboratory 1 hr.
GHY 105 - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography 3 hrs. AND
GHY 105L - Landforms, Hydrology and Biogeography Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 101 - Physical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 101L - Physical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
GLY 103 - Historical Geology 3 hrs. AND
GLY 103L - Historical Geology Laboratory 1 hr.
MAR 151 - Introduction to Ocean Science 3 hrs. AND
MAR 151L - Introduction to Ocean Science Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 111 - General Physics I 3 hrs. AND
PHY 111L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 112 - General Physics II 3 hrs. AND
PHY 112L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 201 - General Physics I with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 201L - General Physics I with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PHY 202 - General Physics II with Calculus 4 hrs. AND
PHY 202L - General Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 hr.
PSC 190 - Living in a Material World 3 hrs. AND
PSC 190L - Lab for Living in a Material World 1 hr.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs. *
SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours)

CSC 100 - Introduction to Computing 3 hrs. or higher CSC course

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

FAM 401 - Family Life Education 3 hrs. (WI)
ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
CMS 330 - Small-Group Communication 3 hrs. (SI) (Recommended)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

FAM 475 - Contemporary Issues Affecting the Quality of Life 3 hrs. (Capstone)
Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101 & ENG 102 prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here.

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here.

Program Curriculum

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (54 hours)

Minimum grade of “C” required in all Major Area of Study courses.

CD 350 - Child Development 3 hrs.
CD 351 - Advanced Child Development 3 hrs.
CD 352 - Behavior and Guidance of the Young Child 2 hrs. AND
CD 352L - Behavior and Guidance of the Young Child Laboratory 1 hr.
CD 450 - Administration of Child and Family Programs 3 hrs.
CD 451 - Infant Development 2 hrs. AND
CD 451L - Infant Development Laboratory 1 hr.
CD 477 - Developmental Disabilities in Early Childhood 3 hrs.
FAM 150 - Social and Professional Development 2 hrs.
FAM 151 - Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships 3 hrs.
FAM 351 - Marital and Family Relationships 3 hrs.
FAM 352 - Families and Adolescents 3 hrs.
FAM 401 - Family Life Education 3 hrs. (WI)
FAM 442 - Personal and Family Financial Management 3 hrs.
FAM 450 - Sexuality in the Family System 3 hrs.
FAM 452 - Parenthood 3 hrs.
FAM 453 - The Family in Later Life 3 hrs.
FAM 455 - Family Theories 3 hrs.
FAM 475 - Contemporary Issues Affecting the Quality of Life 3 hrs. (Capstone)
FAM 490 - Practicum 1-9 hrs. (3 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (17-18 hours)

Select 1 course:

DPH 422 - Drugs and the Whole Person 3 hrs.
PSY 435 - Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Intervention 3 hrs.

Select 2 courses:

DPH 436 - Stress Management Techniques 3 hrs.
FAM 456 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy 3 hrs.
HPR 109 - First Aid 2 hrs.
PSY 312 - Counseling Theory and Practice 3 hrs.
PSY 361 - Research Methods 3 hrs. (WI)
PSY 423 - Group Procedures 3 hrs.
SWK 315 - Human Diversity in a Changing World 3 hrs.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with adviser’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Hours to Degree

124 hours are needed to graduate with a BS in Child and Family Studies with an emphasis in Family Relations. At least 50 percent of the hours applied to a degree at The University of Southern Mississippi must be earned from a senior college, and 45 of these hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above. The last 25 percent of course work must be earned from Southern Miss. The student must earn at least 12 hours in the major area of study from Southern Miss.