The Child and Family Studies major can be taken on-line through the FalconOnline services at UTPB. Many but not all of the 42 credits of General Education requirements may be available on-line. The General Education course requirements may be fulfilled through community colleges, or through on-line courses offered at UTPB or other accredited colleges. Several minors are available totally on-line at UTPB that are appropriate for the Child and Family Studies major. CHLD students cannot minor in psychology or sociology, but currently they can complete on-line minors in Communications, Criminal Justice, History and Management. Other on-line minors may be developed during the years covered by this catalog. CHLD majors taking on-line courses will take the Learning and Development track. The degree plan for on-line students is as follows:
Degree Requirements
- It is the student's responsibility to read the catalog and be familiar with and fulfill all the requirements for the BA degree.
- A student must complete at least 120 sch for the degree of which at least 48 sch must be taken at the upper level (33xx or 43xx). At least 24 of the last 30 must be taken from U.T.P.B.
- At least 30 sch must be completed at UTPB.
- This degree requires a minor.
- 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 BA degree.
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
Computer Use
All majors must demonstrate a basic use of computing through the completion of CHLD 3301
Major Requirements
(36-37 sch, 18 sch upper level)
Students majoring in Child and Family Studies must take a minimum of 37 credit hours in Child and Family Studies (CHLD) or approved courses. At least 18 credit hours must be at the upper level (3000-4000 level). The maximum number of credit hours in child and family studies courses is 45. The 37 credit hours are divided into three sections of minimum requirements: 22 credit hours of "core" courses, 12 credit hours of "track" courses and 3 credit hours of "approved electives".
Core Courses
The seven on-line "core" courses include:
Learning and Development Track
Students must take
CHLD 4311 and one (1) course from each of the following groups.
| CHLD 4311 | Social And Emotional Development | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Choose one course from each of the following groups:
Development
Note: TECA courses (TECA 1311 and TECA 1318) and EDUC 2301 are available only at Texas Community Colleges
| CHLD 3308 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHLD 3310 | Motor Development | 3 |
| CHLD 4329 | First And Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
TECA 1311
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TECA 1318
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Family Issues
Note: TECA courses (TECA 1301) and EDUC 2301 are available only at Texas Community Colleges
Exceptionalities
Note: TECA courses and EDUC 2301 are available only at Texas Community Colleges
Elective Course
Selected one (1) course from the following disciplines:
Capstone Course
Minor
A minor is required for this major. Several minors are available totally online at UTPB that are appropriate for the Child and Family Studies major. CHLD students cannot minor in psychology or sociology, but currently they can complete online minors in Communications, Criminal Justice, History and Management. Other online minors may be developed during the years covered by this catalog.
Total Credit Hours: 18