Human Development and Family Studies

 

Advisors

 

Human Development and Family Studies Advisor

Amy Poetschat
amyp@unr.edu
(775) 682-6838
Sarah Fleischmann Building, Room 212

 

Early Childhood Education Advisor (ECE)

Melissa Burnham
mburnham@unr.edu
(775) 784-7012
Sarah Fleischmann Building, Room 209

 

Recommendations for First Year Classes

Suggested First Year Classes for ECE and HDFS [Word]

Recommended Courses for First Semester at the University of Nevada, Reno [Word]

Advisement Guidelines [Link to webpage]

 

HDFS 201 Introduction to Lifespan Human Development
(Pre-requisite for many HDFS courses; offered Fall semester only)
[Take this course if you have not taken a lifespan human development course] 3 credits

 

HDFS 202 Introduction to the Family
(Pre-requisite for many HDFS courses; offered Fall semester only)
[Take this class if you have not taken an introduction to families course] 3 credits

 

English 101 (Or 102, if you qualify according to ACT/SAT scores) 3 credits

 

Math 120 Fundamentals of College Math
(If you qualify according to ACT/SAT scores) 3 credits

Elective (i.e. another class from the university core requirements or a class of your choice)

Other courses you could take in addition to or if you have already met the above requirements:

 

Nutrition 121
(Must meet pre- or co-requisite) 3 credits

 

Natural Sciences Group A
(Refer to the “Natural Science” section of the Core Curriculum packet sent to you by Admissions and Records or go to www.unr.edu/core-curriculum/requirements) 3 credits

 

Fine Arts
(Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum packet sent to you by Admissions and Records or go to www.unr.edu/core-curriculum/requirements) 3 credits

Transfer students should visit the transfer center or call (775) 784-4700 x2174 for an individual analysis of their previous coursework from another institution. Students are welcome to call the HDFS office at (775) 682-6838 with relevant questions about any aspect of their academic career.