Child and Family Studies (BIS)

Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 or C in courses used toward the emphasis. Students will receive the final grade they have earned in each course. If a grade in a Child & Family Studies major course does not meet the minimum requirement for graduation, the student may retake the course once. In special circumstances, by the judgment of the department chair, the student may petition to the Family Studies or Early Childhood Committee, as appropriate, to graduate with the lower grade.
Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours from Child and Family Studies to include 9 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives. Two courses (6 credits) must be upper division (3000 level or above).
Program Code: 5054
CIPC: 190704

Required Courses (9 credit hours)

* If taken for Social Science general education credit, CHF course (3 credits) must be added.

Elective courses to be determined in conference with a department chair.

At least six credit hours must be upper-division (courses numbered 3000 and higher).