College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
www.uni.edu/dtgfs/
Staff:
H. Barnes, Head. B. Bass, G. Betrabet Gulwadi, E. Eshbaugh, W. Fleming P. Gross,, G. Gute, A. Lynch, J.Moorman, M. Strauss.
The Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies offers the following undergraduate programs. Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies section in the following order:
Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)
Minors
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Family Services Major
The Family Services major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
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Family Studies: 31F:010; 31F:020; 31F:030 or 3 hours social science research methods such as 400:101, 450:185, 48C:080, 48C:180, or 980:108; 31F:055* or another developmental course such as 200:030 or 400:120*; 31F:057; 31F:060; 31F:178 |
21 hours |
Choose course(s) from each of the following groups: Group 1: Families in Context (choose 1) Family Studies: 31F:077; 31F:162; 31F:177. American Politics: 942:142. |
3 hours |
Group 2: Relationship Dynamics (choose 2) Family Studies: 31F:054; 31F:145; 31F:150; 31F:153; 31F:155. |
6 hours |
Group 3: Professional Applications (choose 2) |
6 hours |
Group 4: Diversity (choose 1) Health Promotion and Education: 410:147; 410:167. |
3 hours |
Senior Experience (choose Option A or B) Option A: 31F:195 Internship. Option B: 9 additional hours from Groups 1, 2, and/or 3. |
9 hours |
Total |
45 hours |
*31F:055 has a prerequisite of 400:001 or consent of instructor; 400:120 has a prerequisite of 400:001.
A minimum of 2.40 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and department approval is required for declaration of this major. Procedures for approval are available in the departmental office. Students must maintain at least a 2.40 GPA and have department approval in order to register for 31F:157, 31F:190, 31F:195, and to graduate. Students must achieve a minimum of C- in all courses required for the major.
Interior Design Major
The Interior Design major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Admission to the University of Northern Iowa with an intended Interior Design major does not guarantee placement in the major due to the limited number of spaces available in the studio facilities.
Students majoring in Interior Design must satisfy the admission requirements including GPA, portfolio review, interview and the completion of specified courses before they can officially declare the major. A copy of the Admission Policy may be obtained from the Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies office in Latham Hall. Prior to completion of the admission requirements, students may sign an intent to major in Interior Design and be classified as a prospective (pre)major.
If a major class is dropped after the first week of classes or a grade of less than C- is achieved in any course applied to the major, a student will subsequently be allowed to register to retake that course only after all advanced registration is completed and if openings are still available. A major course may be repeated only once.
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Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31I:061; 31I:063; 31I:064; 31I:066; 31I:067; 31I:068; 31I:075; 31I:125; 31I:126; 31I:127; 31I:128; 31I:129; |
52 hours |
Marketing: 130:101 |
3 hours |
Management: 150:080 |
3 hours |
Economics: 920:024 |
3 hours |
One of the following Accounting: 120:030. Marketing: 130:106; 130:150; 130:153; 130:166; 130:178. Management: 150:153. |
3 hours |
Total |
64 hours |
Textile and Apparel Major
The Textile and Apparel major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
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Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31T:011; 31T:012; 31T:013; 31T:014; 31T:020; 31T:100; 31T:114; 31T:115; 31T:116; 31T:119;31T:122; |
45 hours |
Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31T:015 or 31T:121 or 31T:184 (3 hrs.) |
3 hours |
Marketing: 130:101 |
3 hours |
Economics: 920:024 |
3 hours |
Two courses from the following Accounting: 120:030. Marketing: 130:106; 130:166; 130:191. Management: 150:153. |
6 hours |
Total |
60 hours |
Gerontology Major
The Gerontology major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
It is suggested students take 400:001, 450:041, and 980:001 as their Social Sciences area Liberal Arts Core, as these are prerequisites for several of the required courses in this major.
This interdisciplinary program is offered jointly by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Education, and the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. It is administered through the Department of Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies and under the supervision of the Gerontology Advisory Committee.
Social Sciences Track
The B.A. Biochemistry major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.
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Research Methods Minimum of 3 hours of research methods from: Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:030. Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:169. Psychology: 400:101. Sociology: 980:108. |
3-4 hours |
Gerontology core: 9 hours from the following *Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:150. *Psychology: 400:173. *Health Promotion and Education: 410:125. *Sociology: 980:125. |
9 hours |
In consultation with your advisor, choose a total of 21 credits from the following 4 groups, with at least 3 credits required from each group |
21 hours |
Group I - Humanities and Aging (3-12 hours)
Religion: 640:194.
World Religions/Philosophy: 640:194 or 650:194 or CAP:194; 650:050 or 650:142.
History: 961:150.
Group II - Behavioral/Social Sciences and Aging (3-12 hours)
Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:055; 31F:150*.
Psychology: 400:120; 400:173*.
Anthropology: 990:152.
Group III - Physical/Health Sciences and Aging (3-12 hours)
Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:057.
Health Promotion and Education: 410:125*.
World Religions/Philosophy: 640:173 or 650:173 or CAP:173.
Group IV - Related Social Sciences and Aging (3-12 hours)
Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:077; 31F:162.
Social Work: 450:173.
*Courses may be used to meet requirements in either Gerontology Core or Curriculum Cluster, but not both.
Internship |
4 hours |
| Senior Seminar, Gerontology: 31G:193 (1 hr.) | 1 hour |
Design, Textiles, Gerontology: 31G:195, Section 1 (3 hrs.) OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 (3 hrs.) OR Sociology: 980:184 (3 hrs.) |
3 hours |
Total required in Social Sciences Track 37 hours**
**Due to prerequisites for courses in Group IV, the total number of credit hours required to complete this major may be 40.
Long Term Care Track
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Business Management, Accounting, Business Select at least 3 credits: Select at least 3 credits: Management: 150:100; 150:101; 150:102; 150:105; 150:153; 150:166. |
10 hours |
Gerontology core: 9 hours from the following Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:150. Psychology: 400:173. Health Promotion and Education: 410:125. Sociology: 980:125. |
9 hours |
Health Care Administration Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31G:170. Social Work: 450:172; 450:173. Health Promotion and Education: 410:186 (Guided Independent Study course Medical Terminology for the Medical Professions, 2 hrs.). |
14 hours |
| Electives approved by advisor | 5 hours |
Internship |
4-10 hours |
Students complete the seminar and either internship: Senior Seminar Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31G:193 (1 hr.) or 410:193 (1 hr.). |
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Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31G:195, section 2 (3-9 hrs.) OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 (3 or 6 hrs.) OR Internship Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31G:195, section 2 (3 hrs.) OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 (3 hrs.) OR Sociology: 980:184 (3 hrs.) |
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Total required in Long Term Track 42 hours*
*Students choosing to take the State of Iowa licensing exam may need to complete up to 10 credit hours of internship, for a total of 48 hours for the Long Term Care track.
Minors
Family Studies Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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Family Studies: 31F:020; 31F:030 or 3 hours of social science research methods such as 400:101, 450:185, |
12 hours |
Three courses from the following Family Studies: 31F:010; 31F:054: 31F:077; |
9 hours |
Total |
21 hours |
Gerontology Minor
Gerontology core: select two of the following Gerontology core courses Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:150*. Psychology: 400:173*. Health Promotion and Education: 410:125. Sociology: 980:125*. |
6 hours |
Electives in Social Sciences: select two of the following Social Science courses Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:055* OR Psychology: 400:120*. Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:077 or 31F:162*. Social Work: 450:173*. Sociology: 980:118. Anthropology: 990:152*. |
6 hours |
Electives in Humanities: select two of the following Humanities courses Philosophy: 650:050 or 650:142*. World Religions/Philosophy: 640/650/CAP:173; 640/650/CAP:194. |
6 hours |
Total |
18 hours |
*Prerequisites for these courses are as follows:
Prerequisite for 31F:150 (31F:020; 200:030 or 31F:055 or 400:120; 3 hours social science research methods). Prerequisite for 400:120 and 400:173 (400:001 or equivalent). 400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.
Prerequisite for 980:125 (980:001). 980:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A of the Liberal Arts Core. Prerequisite for 31F:055 (400:001 or consent of instructor). 400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.
Prerequisite for 31F:162 (31F:020)
Prerequisite for 450:173 (450:041). 450:041 may be used to satisfy Category 5C of the Liberal Arts Core. Prerequisite for 990:152 (990:010). 990:010 may be used to satisfy Category 4A of the Liberal Arts Core. Prerequisite for 650:142 (one philosophy course)
Textile and Apparel Minor
Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.
Required: |
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12 hours |
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Electives from the following Textile and Apparel: 31T:011; 31T:015; 31T:114; 31T:115; 31T:116; |
6 hours |
Total |
18 hours |