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Messiah University

Human Development and Family Science with Child Life (B.A.)

Human Development and Family Science with Child Life (B.A.)

Students MUST register for the following courses:

Course Number Course Credits
IDFY 101 First Year Seminar 3
HDFS 101 Foundations of Marriage and Family 3
HDFS 142 Introduction to Interpersonal Relationships 3
Students SHOULDregister for the following course:
Course Number Course Credits
HDFS 099 Opportunities in Human Development and Family Science 1
Language Course (CHIN, FREN, GERM, SPAN) 3

Select from the following General Education options to complete your schedule:

Course Credits
COMM 105 (Fundamentals of Oral Communication) 3
ENGL 110 (Critical Reading & Writing) 3
History* (24GE: History) 3
PHIL 101 or RELI 229** (24GE: Philosophy/Religion) 3

Recommended total credits your first semester: 12-16 credits

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Specific major-related questions may be directed to Dr. Paul Johns, Department Chair, Human Development & Family Science, 717-343-5109 and pjohns@messiah.edu.