Human Development and Family Science
The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) concentration offers a holistic, ecological, and integrative perspective on children and families. The HDFS program teaches students to examine individuals and families in the environments in which they live, work, and play. Stages of individual and family development and the relationships people form throughout their lives are also prominent aspects of the program.
The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) concentration includes two embedded certifications that provide students with specialized knowledge and credentials to enhance their professional preparation:
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
Tennessee Tech University's HDFS concentration is an approved CFLE program through the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Coursework within the program prepares students to apply family science research and theory in professional practice and qualifies graduates to pursue the Certified Family Life Educator credential. To learn more about the CFLE credential, please visit https://www.ncfr.org/cfle-certification
Child and Family Trauma-Informed Care Certificate
The Trauma-Informed Care Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills related to understanding the impact of trauma on individuals, families, and communities. This approach emphasizes recognizing the signs and effects of trauma and responding in ways that promote healing, resilience, and well-being. Trauma-informed practices are widely used across the helping professions. To learn more, please visit https://undergrad.catalog.tntech.edu/programs/CFTC-CER/requirements-mx565
More Information
Below you'll find additional information on the Human Development and Family Science program at Tennessee Tech! If you have any questions or would like to learn more, we'd love to hear from you!
Curricula and Course Descriptions ›
Undergraduate Four Year Plan
- » Freshman Year
Total: 17 Total: 16 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits ENGL 1010 3 ENGL 1020 3 Scientific Reasoning 4 Scientific Reasoning 4 HEC 1040 1 Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Quantitative Reasoning 3 Humanities/Cultural Exp 3 HEC 2020 3 HEC Guided Elective 3 ART 1030 or MUS 1030 3 - » Sophomore Year
Total: 15 Total: 15 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits HEC Guided Elective 3 COMM 2025 or PC 2500 3 HIST 2010 3 HIST 2020 3 HEC 2215 3 ECSP 2400 3 Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 HEC 2065 3 Financial/Digital Literacy 3 HEC 2510 3 - » Junior Year
Total: 15 Total: 15 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits HEC 3011 3 HEC 3066 3 HEC 3075 (4075) 3 HEC 3275 or Guided Elective 3 HEC 3525 3 HEC 4630 3 HEC 4055 3 HEC 3645 3 Guided Elective 3 HEC 3700 3 - » Senior Year
Total: 15 Total: 12 Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits HEC 3660 3 ECSP 4300 3 HEC 4100 3 HEC 4065 3 HEC 4610 3 HEC 4910 6 SOC/SW 4000 or HEC Guided Elective 3 HEC 4600 3 - » Guided Electives
Guided Electives: HEC 2250, HEC 2550, HEC 4315, SOC 2840, SOC 3650, SOC 2630, SOC/SW 4000, LIST 2093/3093, LIST 3600, LIST 3620, LIST 4050, LIST 4710, Advisor Approved Psychology Courses Based on Semester Availability/Course Offerings.