Minors and Certificates

Human Development and Family Science students

Minors and Certificates

Discover your potential and elevate your career with the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences' diverse selection of minors and certificates.

Explore our minors and certificates below!

Undergraduate Minors

Early Intervention

Minor in Early Intervention

The Early Intervention minor is primarily intended for individuals interested in working with young children from birth to age three who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities across a variety of settings. The Early Intervention minor will provide skills and knowledge specific to contemporary and recommended practices in early intervention, typical and atypical development, teaming, family-professional collaboration, assessment, legislation, ethical professional conduct, advocacy, and inclusive practices.

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Human Development and Family Science

Minor in Human Development and Family Science

Students who minor in Human Development and Family Science gain an understanding of the psychological, sociological, and developmental theories of individual and family development. Students will learn about the influences of family, school, work and community on human development. This offers students the opportunity to focus on their major, while gaining an understanding of individual and family development, which will help them while working with individuals and family in various settings.

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Mild/Moderate Special Education

Minor in Mild/Moderate Special Education

The Mild/Moderate Special Education minor provides essential knowledge for students aspiring to teach, work with, or understand the five to seven million school-age children with mild to moderate disabilities and their families. Mild to moderate disabilities include learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia), ADHD, emotional or behavioral disorders, mild intellectual disabilities, and (in some cases) autism spectrum disorder.

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Nonprofit Studies

Minor in Nonprofit Studies

The Nonprofit Studies minor prepares students for careers in a variety of nonprofit organizations at the local, state, national and international level. The curriculum provides students with knowledge and competencies in areas such as grant writing and fundraising, mission and vision, advocacy and lobbying, risk management, board development, program planning, and more. Students gain real-world experience with local nonprofit agencies through a practicum experience.

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