Adult Development Minor
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
The Adult Development minor combines theoretical and practical approaches to understanding issues faced by adults as individuals, partners, family members, learners, caregivers, and clients of social agencies. Course work examines adults from age 25 to 90+ in the contexts of evolving family roles, health issues, and social service needs. Students anticipating careers in social or health-related services will find an understanding of adult development and its attendant issues a valuable complement to other professional skills.
The minor requires a minimum of 18 hours. Students may count three hours earned in a community-based practicum or research project related to adult development toward the minor.
Please see the Minor Add Form to add the Adult Development minor to your degree program.
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
Minimum required hours and supporting course work: At least six hours of advanced coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student's major or another minor. Courses in the minor may not be taken Credit/No Credit. Students may count three hours earned in a community-based practicum or research project related to adult development toward the minor.
Minimum hours for minor: 18 hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses | 9 | |
| Intro to Human Development | ||
| Intro to Family Studies | ||
| Adult Development | ||
One course selected from: | ||
| Adult roles in the family context | 3-4 | |
| Close Relationships | ||
| Family Stress and Change | ||
| Family Conflict Management | ||
| Adult choices/challenges | 6 | |
| Choose at least 6 hours from: | ||
| Self in Context | ||
| Substance Use and Family Health | ||
| Communicating in Families | ||
| Sexual Communication | ||
| Adult Learning and Development | ||
| Gerontology | ||
| The Psychology of Aging | ||
| Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Death & Dying | ||
| Social Work Services for Older Adults | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
Upon successful completion of a minor in Adult development, students will:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in theories and empirical knowledge associated with human development and family studies (i.e., developmental periods and domains; socialization contexts; diversity among families and children; research methods; family dynamics, transitions, and resilience; and family policy).
- Exhibit the skills necessary to effectively apply knowledge and generate new ideas to solve real world issues.
- Demonstrate a critical and reflexive orientation toward and sensitivity to issues of diversity and inclusion.
- Develop professional competence skills and establish well-informed career and professional goals.
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
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