Introduction

Students in the BS/MA 4+1 Program in Education and Human Development: HDFR Concentration will have a pathway to complete a BS and MA in Learning Development and Family Sciences HDFR in 5 years. LDFS HDFR students who pursue this BS/MA (4+1) option will likely have opportunities for accelerated opportunities to work and lead in community-based organizations with culturally and diverse families in community and educational settings.

LDFS HDFR undergraduate students may apply into the BS/MA program after completing 60 or more credits. A holistic admission process (following a comprehensive review of all admission materials) will be used including GPA, 2 letters of recommendation, demonstrate leadership experiences and an interview with HDFR faculty. A minimum of an overall cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and a major GPA of 3.3 or better will be required and they have a faculty mentor who will strongly support his or her application to the program.

Program Delivery

• This is an on-campus program with some online options.

Declaring This Major

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General Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the three areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

• CU Denver General Graduation Requirements   
• CU Denver Core Curriculum     
• School of Education and Human Development Graduation Requirements     
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