Human Development and Family Sciences, Comprehensive Major

All emphases in this major have an applied as well as a theoretical orientation. The major emphasizes a developmental life-span approach to individual and family change. The influence of family relations, prevention, and wellness on one another is the guiding principle in all programs.

All students will enter Human Development and Family Sciences as a major with one of four emphases: Family Relations, Prevention, and Wellness; Family Social Services; Child Development; or Adult Development and Aging.

The student learning outcomes for this degree are located at http://www.niu.edu/assessment/clearinghouse/outcomes/index.shtml.

Check departmental information for any additional requirements.

• High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted.
• Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores