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General Catalog 2026-2027

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General Catalog 2026-2027

Child and Family Science, Minor

The Department of Child and Family Science

Child and Family Science Minor Requirements

The Child and Family Science minor is a minimum of 21 units (6-7 classes), of which minimum 9 units must be upper-division.

A grade of C or better is required in all minor courses.

Required Courses (10 units):

CFS 31 - Introduction to Family Science Units: 3
CFS 39 - Introduction to Child Development Units: 3
CFS 153 - Science and Common Sense: Research Methods in HDFS Units: 4

Complete 12 units in CFS electives:

consult advisor for approval

CFS 3 - Everything You Know About Children and Families is Wrong: Critical Thinking in HDFS Units: 4
CFS 5 - Observation and Assessment in Early Child Care Units: 3
CFS 32 - Intimate Relationships Units: 4
CFS 120 - Family Lifehacks aka Family Resource Management Units: 4
CFS 125 - Happiness Across the Lifespan Units: 3
CFS 126 - Media and Youth Development Units: 4
CFS 135 - Parent Education Units: 3
CFS 136 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood in a Diverse Society Units: 3

Total: 22 Units

Note: The minor also requires a 2.5 GPA