Degree Requirements
The minimum total credits required for a BA in Child and Family Studies is 120.
- Read the U. T. Permian Basin catalog and be familiar with the University's requirements for the B. A. degree. It is the student's responsibility to read the catalog and be familiar with and fulfill all the requirements for the B. A.
- Complete at least 120 semester credit hours for the B.A.
- At least 48 credits must be at the junior or senior level. At least 30 of these must be completed at U. T. Permian Basin.
- Obtain at least a "C" grade in all courses counting toward the major. Maintain at least a grade point average of 2.0 in all courses applicable toward the B. A. degree.
Students wishing to pursue a teaching certification along with the Child & Family Studies major must elect the Learning & Development Track and complete clinical teaching as the capstone course. They will minor in Reading, and the remaining certification courses will be taken as general electives. Students interested in PK-3 or EC-6 certification should consult closely with their major advisor to meet degree and certification requirements.
General Education Requirements
Communication
History (U.S. History)
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Political Science (U.S., State of Texas and Local Government)
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Option
Total Credit Hours: 42
Major Requirements
Core Courses
Note: TECA courses (TECA 1354) and EDUC 2301 are available only at Texas Community Colleges
Track Requirements
Students have a choice of track and can begin working on that track after completion of 9 semester credit hours (sch) of core courses. Note: Students in the learning and development track must successfully complete student teaching or complete CHLD 4399 Senior Research Seminar.
Choose one course from each group:
Note: TECA courses (TECA 1318) and EDUC 2301 are available only at Texas Community Colleges
Developmental Studies
Psychological Studies
Research Studies
Elective Course
Selected one (1) course from the following disciplines:
Minor
A minor is required for this major. Students may not minor in psychology or sociology. Students may choose any other minor including, but not limited to minors in Special Populations, Women's Studies, Reading, Social Work, or Bilingual/English as a Second Language.