Human Development & Family Studies

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Human Development & Family Studies
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  • Office Location : College of Humanities and Social Sciences 226
  • E-Mail : hdfs@duksung.ac.kr
Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS) is a major that helps students to develop diverse competencies required for professionals in child and family-related fields by providing scientific knowledge on human development and family interaction. HDFS is an applied science conveying findings of empirical research to various practical areas, such as child and family therapy, family life education, human service, and family policy.
Education Objective
  1. Cultivating basic knowledge and expertise in the field of children and families
  2. Facilitating active learning and hands-on training
  3. Heightening healthy self-esteem as human service professionals
Specialities

Our mission is to enrich the lives of all children and families in our community and society. We believe the best way to learn is by experience. So HDFS offers many service-learning and experiential learning opportunities. Based on the knowledge of human development, HDFS graduates can work in a broad range of settings.
1) Students who complete HDFS curriculum are eligible for early child care teacher license issued by Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare. Graduates often assume leadership roles in the field as directors of early childcare centers.
2) Students who complete HDFS curriculum are eligible for a healthy family professional license issued by Korean Ministry of gender equality and family. Graduates work as family service professionals in nationwide community family centers.

Education Curriculum
Grade Division Subject name Credit/Period Total Notes
First
Semester		 Second
Semester
1 Pre-major Tracks Child Development, Care and Counseling 3/3 / 3/3 　
Family Science / 3/3 3/3 　
1~4 liberal arts course Music and Families 3/3 / 3/3 　
Understanding Human Development and Family 3/3 / 3/3 　
Parent Education and Counseling / 3/3 3/3 　
2 Elective Major Courses Family Relationships 3/3 / 3/3 Required Recommendation
Healthy Families 3/3 / 3/3 　
Management for Child Care Center 3/3 / 3/3 　
Introduction to Child Care and Education 3/3 / 3/3 　
Science Education for Children 3/3 / 3/3 　
Counseling for Children 3/3 / 3/3 　
Child Guidance 3/3 / 3/3 　
Family Counseling and Therapy / 3/3 3/3 　
Rights and Welfare of the Child / 3/3 3/3 Required Recommendation
Language and Literacy in Early Childhood Education / 3/3 3/3 　
Infant & Early Childhood Development / 3/3 3/3 　
3 Elective Major Courses Couple Counseling and Therapy 3/3 / 3/3 　
Research Methodology in Child and Family Studies 3/3 / 3/3 　
Health Education for Children 3/3 / 3/3 　
Behavioral Approach to Child Development 3/3 / 3/3 　
Family Life Education 3/3 / 3/3 　
Play Development and Guidance 3/3 / 3/3 　
Play Therapy / 3/3 3/3 Required Recommendation
Early Childhood Teacher Education / 3/3 3/3 　
Teaching Methods for Early Childhood Education / 3/3 3/3 　
Mental Health Theory / 3/3 3/3 　
4 Elective Major Courses Family Policy and Service 3/3 / 3/3 　
Children Art Education 3/3 / 3/3 　
Program Development and Evaluation for Children 3/3 / 3/3 　
Field Study for Healthy Families / 3/3 3/3 Required Recommendation
Child Care Practice / 3/3 3/3 Required Recommendation
Child and Family Psychological Testings / 3/3 3/3 　
Total 29 subjects 45/45 42/39 87/84