Overview
The Minor in Human Development and Community Engagement (HDCE) is designed for Temple University undergraduate students who have either a professional or personal interest in influencing the programs, policies, and practices of schools, human service agencies, and nonprofit organizations. This minor is also ideal for students who plan to enter occupations related to applied child development, such as child psychology, teaching, public health, counseling, and social work. Furthermore, courses in applied statistics and program evaluation equip students with the skills needed to evaluate and improve community programs.
Campus Location: Main
Contact Information
Undergraduate Advising, College of Education and Human Development
edadvising@temple.edu
Kelly McGinn, Program Coordinator
kelly.mcginn@temple.edu
Requirements
The minor in Human Development and Community Engagement consists of 18 credit hours in coursework from programs across the College of Education and Human Development.
Students must complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HDCE 2304 | Families and the Community | 3 |
| URBE 4496 | Understanding Urban Communities | 3 |
| EPSY 2325 | Statistics for Decision Making | 3 |
| HDCE 4333 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| Development Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Child Development, Birth to Nine | ||
| Adolescent Development for Educators | ||
| Adult and Workforce Development | ||
| Communication Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Interpersonal Processes through the Life Span | ||
| Discourse Practices in Diverse Communities | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-.