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Students majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) gain expertise in understanding individuals and families through hands-on observation, active engagement, academic research, and written analysis. Our program equips students with foundational knowledge in statistics and physical sciences while offering practical application of learned skills via mandatory practicum courses. The HDFS department maintains a rich history of providing undergraduates with real-world learning experiences in research laboratories, community collaborations, and at the Priscilla Pond Flawn Child and Family Laboratory (UT Lab School).
The Bachelor of Science and Arts (BSA) degree requirements are structured to enable students to merge mathematical or scientific coursework with an interdisciplinary program that enhances their primary field of study. BSA candidates will complete a major in a Natural Sciences discipline while minoring in an area that demonstrates their major's real-world applications, reveals scientific influences across disciplines, and builds supplementary knowledge for multidisciplinary approaches. This adaptable, cross-disciplinary degree path is particularly well-suited for aspiring medical professionals and those pursuing healthcare careers.