This interdisciplinary applied social sciences major provides the academic and technical education for careers in human resource development. The major builds on sociology, psychology, economics and education, and offers advanced training in youth, family and community development.
The combination of academic and applied knowledge prepares students to address complex problems in human and community services. Employment opportunities include human services, community development and youth programs in public, private, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
HRD provides a foundation in individual and family development and functioning in the community and societal context; contemporary issues facing youth, families and communities; and policies and programs designed to prevent or alleviate concerns. Students also acquire critical intervention skills in interpersonal communication, program planning, leadership, social policy, applied research and evaluation and commu-nity-based education.
Students must earn a C or better in all 3-4000 level core courses and SYG 2000, PSY 2013 and SDS 4410 or SOP 3004. A 2.25 GPA in the core courses is required for graduation. Students must also earn a C or better in specialization electives, which should be at the 3-4000 level. Students should consult the coordi-nator’s office, 3041 McCarty, for referral to an adviser.
Critical Tracking Criteria:
Critical tracking courses
are bolded. Complete the bolded courses in the semester indicated to stay
on track for this major.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| BSC 2005 and BSC 2005L Biological Sciences (GE-B). | 4 |
| Electives | 6 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| SYG 2000 Principles of Sociology (GE-S) | 3 |
| CHM 1021, 1083 Or PHY 2020 Chemistry
Or Physics (GE-P). |
3 |
| MAC 1147 Mathematics (GE)1 | 4 |
| Electives | 5 |
|
|
15 |
| 1 or MAC 1114 and MAC 1140 | |
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| AEB 2014 Ecological Issues: Food & You
Or AEB 3103 Principles of FRE Or ECO 2023 Microeconomics |
3-4 |
| PSY 2013 General Psychology (GE-S). | 3 |
| AEE 3030C Oral Communication. | 3 |
| Elective. | 3 |
|
|
15-16 |
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| BSC 2006 Or FOS 2001 Or HUN 2201
Physical & Biological Science (GE-B). |
3 |
| STA 2122 or 2023 Statistics (GE-M) | 3 |
| AEE 3033 Writing for Agriculture and Natural Resources. | 3 |
| Electives | 5 |
|
|
14 |
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Fall | Credits |
| AGG 3480 Introduction to Human Resource Development
(GE-S). |
4 |
| AEE 3414 Leadership Development. | 3 |
| SDS 4410 Interpersonal Communication Or
SOP 3004 Social Psychology |
3 |
| Approved Electives (see adviser). | 6 |
|
|
16 |
| Semester 6 - Spring | Credit |
| SYG 2430 Marriage and Family2 (GE-S, I)
Or AGG 4932 Issues in Parenting. |
3 |
| AGG 3482 Introduction to Social and Economic
Perspectives on the Community. |
3 |
| AGG 3483 Foundations of Youth Development | 3 |
| Specialization Electives (see adviser) | 6 |
|
|
15 |
| SENIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 7 - Fall | Credits |
| AGG 3484 Contemporary Family Problems
and Interventions. |
3 |
| AGG 4485 Urban and Rural America in Transition. | 3 |
| AGG 4486 Contemporary Youth Problems and Solutions | 3 |
| AGG 4941 Practical Work Experience (see adviser) | 2 |
| Specialization Electives (see adviser). | 3 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 8 - Spring | Credits |
| AEE 4500 Program Planning and Evaluation. | 3 |
| AEB 4284 Human Resource Policy. | 2 |
| SYA 4300 Methods of Social Research2 | 4 |
| Area of specialization electives (see adviser). | 6 |
|
|
15 |
Approved Electives (3-4000 level).Balance of 120
credit hours necessary for graduation
Students should see an adviser for approved specialization electives.