Early Childhood Development and Education Minor
This program is available at the following location:
- OSU-Cascades
This minor is for students who enjoy working with children, families, schools and communities, and want to see children progress in development in positive environments.
Students with a major in Human Development and Family Sciences are not eligible for this minor.
Minor Code: 407
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes
- Apply relevant theory and research to culturally-responsive, evidence-based practices with individuals, families, or communities.
- Explain how ecological contexts reinforce systems of privilege and oppression in which individuals and families develop.
- Apply equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice principles in practice with individuals, families and/or communities.
- Critically evaluate policies, programs, and practices with relevance to the wellbeing of all individuals and families.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HDFS 311 | INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 4 |
| HDFS 330 | ENGAGING WITH CHILDREN AGES 0-8 | 4 |
| HDFS 331 | PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| HDFS 341 | FAMILY STUDIES | 4 |
| HDFS 431 | FAMILY, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | +*INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY I | 4 |
| PSY 202Z | +*INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY II | 4 |
| Upper-division electives with HDFS prefix | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
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Baccalaureate Core course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in a catalog year up to 2024-2025
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Core Education course. Applies to general education requirements for undergraduate students in catalog year 2025-2026 and beyond
Minor Code: 407