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:

• Translate and apply relevant theory and research to culturally-responsive, evidence-based practices with individuals, families, and communities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the ecological contexts in which individuals and families develop and how contexts reinforce systems of privilege and oppression.
• Demonstrate growth in a commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity and social justice in practice with individuals, families and communities.
• Critically evaluate policies, programs, and practices with relevance to the wellbeing of all individuals and families.
• Understand the methods by which public health identifies potential causes of population health status, and identifies potential targets for intervention.
• Describe the fundamental roles of public health and how those roles are operationalized in public health organization, funding, workforce, and regulations.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Minor Code: 407