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Human Development and Family Science students

Minors and Certificates

Discover your potential and elevate your career with the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences' diverse selection of minors and certificates.

Explore our minors and certificates below!

Undergraduate Minors

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

The ASD minor is an interdisciplinary program between Special Education and Speech Pathology & Audiology. This minor prepares students to understand and address the needs of individuals with ASD across the spectrum and across the lifespan, in varied contexts including general and special education classrooms and community settings.

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Early Intervention

Minor in Early Intervention

The Early Intervention minor is primarily intended for individuals interested in working with young children from birth to age three who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities across a variety of settings. The Early Intervention minor will provide skills and knowledge specific to contemporary and recommended practices in early intervention, typical and atypical development, teaming, family-professional collaboration, assessment, legislation, ethical professional conduct, advocacy, and inclusive practices.

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Gerontology

Minor in Gerontology

The Gerontology minor provides students with knowledge of the aging process and prepares students for professional positions in the diverse field of aging. This minor can benefit students with a major or an interest in psychology, sociology, business, English, nursing, education, interior design, political science, speech pathology, audiology and recreation, parks and tourism management.

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Human Development and Family Science

Minor in Human Development and Family Science

Students who minor in Human Development and Family Science gain an understanding of the psychological, sociological, and developmental theories of individual and family development. Students will learn about the influences of family, school, work and community on human development. This offers students the opportunity to focus on their major, while gaining an understanding of individual and family development, which will help them while working with individuals and family in various settings.

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International Family Science

Minor in International Family Science

This minor requires travel! The International Family Science minor allows students to learn about the field of family science as it currently exists in the United States. The knowledge gained from the foundational courses in the minor is then explored in an international setting in Florence, Italy.

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Mild/Moderate Special Education

Minor in Mild/Moderate Special Education

The Mild/Moderate Special Education minor provides essential knowledge for students aspiring to teach, work with, or understand the five to seven million school-age children with mild to moderate disabilities and their families. Mild to moderate disabilities include learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia), ADHD, emotional or behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and (in some cases) autism spectrum disorder.

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Nonprofit Studies

Minor in Nonprofit Studies

The Nonprofit Studies minor prepares students for careers in a variety of nonprofit organizations at the local, state, national and international level. The curriculum provides students with knowledge and competencies in areas such as grant writing and fundraising, mission and vision, advocacy and lobbying, risk management, board development, program planning, and more. Students gain real-world experience with local nonprofit agencies through a practicum experience.

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Undergraduate Certificates

Addictions Counseling - Undergraduate Certificate

Addictions Counseling - Undergraduate Certificate

The Addictions Counseling undergraduate certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become a licensed addictions counselor. With hands-on experience and a comprehensive curriculum, students will be equipped to make a positive impact on individuals and communities dealing with addiction.

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Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Undergraduate Certificate

Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities - Undergraduate Certificate

The Deaf Education Multiple Disabilities undergraduate certificate combines coursework from several special education programs. This program is for students enrolled in a deaf education degree program or who have earned teaching licensure in deaf education.

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