Design, Family and Consumer Sciences (College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) H. Barnes, Head. C. Barrientes, B. Bass, W. Fleming, G. Gute, K. Kostelecky, K. Linney, A. Lynch, S. Mord, M. Story, M. Strauss, M. Widmer. Note: The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers an Honors option to students majoring in one of the academic programs within the College. Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs Family Services Major Required: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:051 or 3 hours social science research methods; 310:052; 310:057; 310:157 12 hrs. Choose one course from each of the following groups: Group 1 3 hrs. Educational Psychology: 200:030. Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:055. Psychology: 400:120. Group 2 3 hrs. Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:070 or 310:160 or 310:162 Political Science: 942:142 Group 3 3 hrs. Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:152 or 310:153 or 310:154 or 310:155 or 310:177 or 310:184 Group 4 3 hrs. Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:053 or 310:056 or 310:156 Group 5 3 hrs. Psychology: 400:110 Social Work: 450:045 or 450:142 or 450:163 Humanities: 680:156 Choose 3 additional courses from those listed in Groups 2, 3, and 4 9 hours Choose Option A or B 9 hours Option A: 310:195 (section 4) and Seminar Option B: 9 additional hours from Groups 2, 3, and/or 4 45 hours 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 310:156, 310:157, 310:195, and to graduate. Students must achieve a minimum of C- in all courses required for the major. Admission to the Interior Design major is limited by the number of
spaces available in the studio facilities. If you desire to major in Interior
Design, prior to declaring the major please consult with the Coordinator
of the Interior Design Program regarding available openings. Admission
into the University of Northern Iowa does not guarantee acceptance into
the Interior Design major. Required: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:013; 310:061; 310:063; 310:064; 310:066; 310:067; 310:068; 310:075; 310:125; 310:126; 310:127; 310:128; 310:129; 310:164 (3 hrs.); 310:184 (2 hrs.); 310:195 (4 hrs.) 52 hours Marketing: 130:101 3 hours Management: 150:080 3 hours Economics: 920:024 3 hours One of the following 3 hours Accounting: 120:030. Marketing: 130:106; 130:150; 130:153; 130:166; 130:178. Management: 150:153. 64 hours Textile and Apparel (TAPP) Major Required: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:011; 310:012; 310:013; 310:014; 310:020; 310:100; 310:114; 310:115; 310:116; 310:121; 310:122; 310:123; 310:124; 310:185; 310:195 45 hours Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:015 or 310:119 or 310:184 (3 hrs.) 3 hours Marketing: 130:101 3 hours Economics: 920:024 3 hours Two courses from the following 6 hours Accounting: 120:030 Management: 150:153. 60 hours Gerontology 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, Family and Consumer Sciences and under the supervision of the Gerontology Advisory Committee. We suggest students take 400:008, 450:041, and 980:058 as their Social Sciences area Liberal Arts Core, as these are prerequisites for several of the required courses in this major. Social Sciences Track Required: Research Methods 3-4 hours Minimum of 3 hours of research methods from: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:051 Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:169 Psychology: 400:045 Sociology: 980:108 Gerontology core: 9 hours from the following 9 hours *Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:154 *Psychology: 400:173 *Health Promotion and Education: 410:125 *Sociology: 980:125 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) History: 960:150 Religion: 640:194 Philosophy: 650:050 or 650:142; 650:194 Group II -- Behavioral/Social Sciences and Aging (3-12 Hours) Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:055; 310:154* Sociology: 980:125* Anthropology: 990:152; 990:154 Group III -- Physical/Health Sciences and Aging (3-12 Hours) Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:057; 310:130 Health Promotion and Education: 410:125* Physical Education: 420:020 Religion: 640:173 OR Philosophy: 650:173 Group IV -- Related Social Sciences and Aging (3-9 Hours) *Courses may be used to meet requirements in either Gerontology Core or Curriculum Cluster, but not both. Internship 4 hours Senior Seminar Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:193 Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:195, Section 2 OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 OR Sociology: 980:184 Total required in Social Sciences Track 37-38 hours** **Due to prerequisites for courses in Group IV, the total number of credit hours required to complete this major may be 40-41. Long Term Care Track Required: Business Management, Accounting, Business 10 hours Select at least 3 credits: Select at least 3 credits: Management: 150:100; 150:101; 150:102; 150:105; 150:153; 150:166 Gerontology core: 9 hours from the following 9 hours Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:154 Psychology: 400:173 Health Promotion and Education: 410:125 Sociology: 980:125 Health Care Administration 14 hours Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:184 Health Promotion and Education: 410:060 Religion: 640:173 OR Philosophy: 650:173 Electives approved by advisor 5 hours Internship 4-13 hours Students complete the seminar and either internship: Senior Seminar Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:193 or 410:193 or 980:193 Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:195, section 5 (maximum 12 hours) OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 (maximum 12 hours) OR Internship Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:195, section 2 OR Health Promotion and Education: 410:168 OR Sociology: 980:184 Total required in Long Term Track 42-51 hours Required: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:051 or 3 hours of social science research methods; 310:052; 310:055 or 200:030 or 400:120; 310:057 12 hours Three courses from the following 9 hours Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:053; 310:070; 310:152; 310:153; 310:154; 310:155; 310:160; 310:162; 310:177; 310:184 (3 hrs.) 21 hours This minor is offered by the Textile and Apparel program housed in the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences. Required: Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:013; 310:014; 310:020 9 hours Electives from the following 9 hours Design, Family and Consumer Sciences: 310:011; 310:012; 310:015; 310:114; 310:115; 310:116; 310:119; 310:121; 310:122; 310:123; 310:124; 310:184. 18 hours Program Certificate For information on the following Program Certificate, refer to Undergraduate Program Certificate Requirements or contact the Department of Design, Family and Consumer Sciences. Certificate Program in Long Term Care |
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