As students pursue interests in Child Life, Health and Wellbeing, or Prevention and Intervention, they will choose on of the following options:
Option 1
Do you want to gain direct experience in a community setting?
Students will complete a 240 clock hour Applied Internship (HDFS 5910, 6 credits) in the community.
Learn more about internship opportunities.
Option 2
Do you intend to pursue a graduate degree or career in research?
Students will complete Research Methods (HDFS 5950, 3 credits) to prepare for a Research Internship (HDFS 5950, 3 credits).
Students should consider the HDFS BSFCS / HDFS MS Thesis Double Dawg Program.
Option 3
Service-learning is the application of academic skills and knowledge to address a community need, issue, or problem and to enhance student learning.
Students will complete an HDFS Service-Learning elective (HDFS S course, 3 credits) and an HDFS Elective (3 credits).
Choose from the following courses:
- HDFS 4830S/6830S: Death, Dying, and Bereavement Across the Lifespan
- HDFS 4880S/6880S: Family Life Education Methodology
- HDFS 5130S/7130S: Therapeutic Benefits of Play
- HDFS 5150S/7150S: Families, Schools, and Communities