Family and Human Development ,Minor
Adolescence, Adult, Change, Infant, Relationships, children, counseling
Understand the human experience and the important contexts in which we develop. You'll gain valuable skills that prepare you to work with children, youth and families.
In the minor program in family and human development, students learn about the stages of development, from birth to late adulthood, and the important influences of family and society on how we change and grow.
This program's curriculum is an exceptional complement to studies in psychology, communication, education, business and nursing.
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The minor in family and human development consists of 18 credit hours in family studies and child development. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours must be upper-division courses. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Minimum
Grade:
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CDE 232: Human Development
(SOBE)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FAS 101: Personal Growth and Relationships
(SOBE)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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FAS 370: Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity
(CIVI)
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
CDE Elective
3 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
CDE Elective
or
Upper Division
FAS Elective
6 Credit
Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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A maximum of 3 credits of CDE 484, CDE 493, CDE 499, FAS 390, FAS 484, FAS 492, FAS 493 or FAS 499 may apply to the upper division electives.
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BS in family and human development
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.
A minor in family and human development can help graduates as they pursue careers in health care, counseling and social work, sociology or education.
Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
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WLSN 300L
advisor@asu.edu
480-965-6978
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