Human Development and Family Studies (BA) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 35
- Degree
- bachelor
The Human Development and Family Studies (BA) study plan at Bayan College is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 35 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Requirement Courses 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 104 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | English Composition II | 3 |
| COM 114/501 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication / Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| SCI 114/COM 101 | Introduction to Life Science / Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| PSY 120 | Elementary Psychology | 3 |
| PHIL 101/120/324 or COM | History of Philosophy / Critical Thinking / Ethics of the Professions / Intro to Research Methods | 3 |
| POL 202/130 | Introduction to Political Thinking / International Relations | 3 |
| ECON 210 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HIST 309/104/110 | The Middle East / Intro to the Modern World / History and Society of Oman | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Major Courses 72 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 10100 | Working With Parents | 3 |
| HDFS 21000 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 34101 | Infants and Young Children in Family and Community | 3 |
| SOC 22000 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 38300 | Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | 3 |
| HDFS 20500 | Introduction to Family Dynamics | 3 |
| HDFS 34200 | Adolescence in Family and Community | 3 |
| SOC 26100 | Basic Helping Skills for Human Services | 3 |
| IDIS 10600 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| COM 21400 | Comparative Theories of Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| SOC 30600 | Methods in Human Services | 3 |
| SOC 35000 | Sociology of Family | 3 |
| POL 3460 | Family Law | 3 |
| SOC 30700 | Field Experience in Human Services | 3 |
| SOC 36400 | Child and Family Welfare | 3 |
| HDFS 41300 | Diversity in Families | 3 |
| HDFS 45200 | Family Resource Management | 3 |
| HDFS 42100 | Children's Social Development | 3 |
| SOC 36100 | The Institution of Social Welfare | 3 |
| SOC 4440 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 3 |
| HDFS 46200 | Ethics and Professional Development in Family Life Education | 3 |
| HDFS 43100 | Techniques of Human Assessment | 3 |
| PSY 35500 | Child Abuse and Neglect | 3 |
| COBH 101 | Lifetime Behaviors for Healthy Living | 3 |
Elective Courses 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective courses (choose from approved list) Elective | 18 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Human Development and Family Studies (BA)
How many credit hours is Human Development and Family Studies (BA) at Bayan College?
Human Development and Family Studies (BA) at Bayan College requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 35 courses.
How many years is Human Development and Family Studies (BA) at Bayan College?
The study plan for Human Development and Family Studies (BA) spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Human Development and Family Studies (BA) award?
Human Development and Family Studies (BA) at Bayan College awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.