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Dec 07, 2025
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University Catalog 2025-2026 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Human Development and Family Science, General Development Concentration (BS)
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The General Development concentration is designed to foster a transdisciplinary approach to understanding human development. This concentration will provide students with the flexibility to tailor their academic experience by integrating their interest in another discipline through a carefully curated selection of directed electives. These electives will not only complement their HDFS coursework but also support the pursuit of a minor, equipping students with a broader skill set and a more diverse perspective. By bridging multiple fields of study, this concentration prepares graduates for interdisciplinary careers and advanced studies that require a holistic understanding of human development in various contexts.
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Human Development and Family Science (BS)
Natural Sciences (GER)**
- BISC 2243: Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 Semester Credit Hours or
- Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Natural Sciences (GER)**
- Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
- Select one Additional course from either Physical or Life Science. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)
Select two Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) courses from the following two disciplines. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 6 Semester Credit Hours - Social Sciences - Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, or Political Science
- Behavioral Sciences - Psychology or Sociology
Electives
- Electives: 3 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives: 3 Semester Credit Hours
Electives
- Electives: 3 Semester Credit Hours
Total: 30 SCH
Total Semester Hours: 120 Total Semester Hours: 120
** Natural Science (GER) - 6 hours of Natural Sciences MUST be from the same discipline and the other 3 hours from the other catagory of science (Life or Physical Science). *General Development Concentration (30 SCH)
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