2026-2027 Course Catalog
Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/aces/minors/adult-development/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
The Adult Development minor combines theoretical and practical approaches to understanding issues faced by adults as individuals, partners, family members, learners, caregivers, and clients of social agencies. Course work examines adults from age 25 to 90+ in the contexts of evolving family roles, health issues, and social service needs. Students anticipating careers in social or health-related services will find an understanding of adult development and its attendant issues a valuable complement to other professional skills.
The minor requires a minimum of 18 hours. Students may count three hours earned in a community-based practicum or research project related to adult development toward the minor.
Please see the Minor Add Form to add the Adult Development minor to your degree program.
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
Minimum required hours and supporting course work: At least six hours of advanced coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student's major or another minor. Courses in the minor may not be taken Credit/No Credit. Students may count three hours earned in a community-based practicum or research project related to adult development toward the minor.
Minimum hours for minor: 18 hours.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Foundation courses | | 9 | | HDFS 105 | Intro to Human Development | | | HDFS 120 | Intro to Family Studies | | | HDFS 310 | Adult Development | | | One course selected from: | | | | Adult roles in the family context | | 3-4 | | HDFS 225 | Close Relationships | | | HDFS 425 | Family Stress and Change | | | HDFS 426 | Family Conflict Management | | | Adult choices/challenges | | 6 | | Choose at least 6 hours from: | | | | HDFS 207 | Self in Context | | | HDFS 445 | Substance Use and Family Health | | | CMN 336 | Communicating in Families | | | CMN 368 | Sexual Communication | | | EPSY 407 | Adult Learning and Development | | | HK 404 | Gerontology | | | PSYC 361 | The Psychology of Aging | | | RST 316 | Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | SOCW 240 | Death & Dying | | | SOCW 315 | Social Work Services for Older Adults | | | | | | | Total Hours | | 18 |
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
Upon successful completion of a minor in Adult development, students will:
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in theories and empirical knowledge associated with human development and family studies (i.e., developmental periods and domains; socialization contexts; diversity among families and children; research methods; family dynamics, transitions, and resilience; and family policy).
- Exhibit the skills necessary to effectively apply knowledge and generate new ideas to solve real world issues.
- Demonstrate a critical and reflexive orientation toward and sensitivity to issues of diversity and inclusion.
- Develop professional competence skills and establish well-informed career and professional goals.
for the Undergraduate minor in Adult Development
Human Development & Family Studies
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