Resources
Advisement Guidelines for New Students in the HDFS Undergraduate Program
We welcome you as a first-time University of Nevada, Reno student who has declared Human Development and Family Studies as your major. We look forward to working with you over the next several years as you pursue your degree.
Amy Poetschat is the advisor for new HDFS students. Please make an appointment to see her before registration each semester. You may contact Amy at (775) 682-6838 or at amyp@unr.edu. Until you have the opportunity to meet with your advisor, the Suggested First-year Courses [.doc] list provides choices of recommended courses for your first semester at the University of Nevada. It is designed to help you select appropriate courses, but it is only a guideline. Print out the HDFS Program Requirements and bring the document to your advisement meeting, or view it for your information.
Advisement Guidelines for New Students in the ECE Undergraduate Program
We welcome you as a first-time University of Nevada, Reno student who has declared Early Childhood Education as your major. We look forward to working with you over the next several years as you pursue your degree.
ECE students follow a prescribed plan of course work within the HDFS department and College of Education. Your advisor will be Dr. Melissa Burnham. Contact her at (775) 784-7012 or at mburnham@unr.edu. Please make an appointment to see your advisor before registration each semester. Your advisor will guide you through your years at UNR by helping you design semester schedules that bring you closer to your goals. Until you have the opportunity to meet with your advisor, the Suggested First-year Courses for ECE [.doc] list provides choices of recommended courses for your first semester at the University of Nevada. It is designed to help you select appropriate courses but it is only a guideline. Print out the ECE Program Requirements and bring the document to your advisement meeting, or view it for your information.
Student Member Section of the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children
Are you a student in ECE, HDFS, or a related field? Are youinterested in growing your leadership skills? Then perhaps the Student Member Section is for you!
In 2006, the Nevada AEYC launched new Student Member Sections (SMS) to support Early Care and Education students. These groups of student members work with faculty advisors at Nevada's Universities and Community Colleges to develop goals and objectives, conduct regular meetings, sponsor special events, and provide support and networking opportunities for young and emerging ECE professionals.
The SMS function both as student organizations on their respective campuses, as well as members of the Nevada AEYC. Students who are currently members of NevAEYC are encouraged to participate in the SMS on their campuses. A representative of each SMS attends the NevAEYC Governing Board meetings and acts as liaison for her student group.
The University of Nevada, Reno, NevAEYC Faculty Contact is Dr. Melissa Burnham, Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies (775) 784-7012
Find out more at: http://www.nevaeyc.org/studentgroups/