University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences 16 courses 18 total credits
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.
| Total Hours | 18 credits |
Foundation courses
One course selected from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 105 | Intro to Human Development | 3 |
| HDFS 120 | Intro to Family Studies | 3 |
| HDFS 310 | Adult Development | 3 |
| Total Foundation courses | 9 credits | |
Adult roles in the family context
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 225 | Close Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS 425 | Family Stress and Change | 4 |
| HDFS 426 | Family Conflict Management | 3-4 |
| Total Adult roles in the family context | 3-4 credits | |
Adult choices/challenges
Choose at least 6 hours from:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 207 | Self in Context | 3 |
| HDFS 445 | Substance Use and Family Health | 3 |
| CMN 336 | Communicating in Families | 3 |
| CMN 368 | Sexual Communication | 3 |
| EPSY 407 | Adult Learning and Development | 3-4 |
| HK 404 | Gerontology | 3-4 |
| PSYC 361 | The Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| RST 316 | Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| SOCW 240 | Death & Dying | 3 |
| SOCW 315 | Social Work Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| Total Adult choices/challenges | 6 credits | |
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