Bachelor of Science in Child Development (Pre-Physical Therapy)

Website: https://twu.edu/human-development-family-studies-counseling/undergraduate-programs/child-development/

The Pre-Physical Therapy track of the Child Development degree is designed to prepare students for an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Students graduate with a B.S. in Child Development and will be prepared for a variety of careers serving the needs of children and families. The degree does not include coursework in physical therapy, but the degree plan includes the pre-requisite courses to be eligible to apply to the DPT program. 

Marketable Skills

Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."

  1. Design developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  2. Developmental assessment skills​.
  3. Written communication skills​.
  4. Interpersonal skills​.

Admissions

All applicants must meet the general undergraduate admission requirements.

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120

Major: 55 SCH

Program Code: CHLDDEV.BS.PT;   CIP Code: 19.0706.00

Texas Core Curriculum

ENG 1013Composition I3
ENG 1023Composition II3
Mathematics3
Life & Physical Sciences6
Language, Philosophy, & Culture3
Creative Arts3
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-18653
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present3
POLS 2013U.S. National Government3
POLS 2023Texas Government3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
CAO: Women's Studies3
CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics3
Total SCHs42

Courses Required for Major

Lower Level Courses
HDFS 1001Seminar in Family Sciences (Take in first or second semester)1
HDFS 1513Human Development3
HDFS 2503Development of Infants and Toddlers3
HDFS 2513Early Childhood Development3
HDFS 2523Wellness of the Young Child3
HDFS 2563Childhood Guidance3
Choice of 3 additional HDFS courses9
Upper Level Courses
HDFS 3423Play and Development in Early Childhood3
HDFS 3513Childhood and Adolescence3
HDFS 3523The Care and Education of Children: A Global Perspective3
HDFS 3533Research Methods in Family Sciences3
HDFS 4923Professional Development in Family Sciences (Grade of "B" or higher required)3
HDFS 4943Practicum in Family Sciences (Last semester. Grade of "B" or higher required)3
Choose 4 courses from the following list:12
Crisis in the American Family
Communication and the Family
Issues and Trends in Family Sciences
Parenting Issues and Education
Public Policy: Family Sciences Perspectives
Children's Rights and Services
Culturally Competent Practice
Total SCHs55

Departmental Requirements

MATH 1303College Algebra (Mathematics Core Option)3
CHEM 1113
CHEM 1111
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Life & Physical Sciences Core Option)
4
or CHEM 1013
CHEM 1011
Introductory Chemistry
and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 1123
CHEM 1121
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Life & Physical Sciences Core Option)
4
or CHEM 1023
CHEM 1021
Introduction to Organic and Physiological Chemistry
and Introduction to Organic and Physiological Chemistry Laboratory
PHYS 1133
PHYS 1131
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics Laboratory I
4
PHYS 1143
PHYS 1141
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics Laboratory II
4
ZOOL 2013
ZOOL 2011
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
4
ZOOL 2023
ZOOL 2021
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
4
PSY 1013Introduction to General Psychology (Social/Behavioral Sciences Core Option)3
PSY 2513Abnormal Psychology3
Electives (0-3 hours)
Total SCHs33

Recommended Plan of Study

First Year
FallTCCNSCHs
UNIV 1231Learning Frameworks: First-Year Seminar EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 13001
HDFS 1001Seminar in Family Sciences 1
HDFS 1513Human Development 3
ENG 1013Composition I ENGL 13013
HIST 1013History of the United States, 1492-1865 HIST 13013
ZOOL 2013
ZOOL 2011
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory
BIOL 2401
& BIOL 2101
4
 SCHs 15
SpringTCCN
ENG 1023Composition II ENGL 13023
HIST 1023History of the United States, 1865 to the Present HIST 13023
MATH 1303College Algebra MATH 13143
ZOOL 2023
ZOOL 2021
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory
BIOL 2402
& BIOL 2102
4
Wellness Core2
 SCHs 15
Second Year
FallTCCN
CHEM 1113
CHEM 1111
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Laboratory I
(or CHEM 1013/1011)
CHEM 1311
& CHEM 1111
4
POLS 2013U.S. National Government GOVT 23053
HDFS 1603Child in the Family and Community TECA 13033
HDFS 2563Childhood Guidance 3
PSY 1013Introduction to General Psychology PSYC 23013
 SCHs 16
SpringTCCN
CHEM 1123
CHEM 1121
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Laboratory II
(or CHEM 1023/1021)
CHEM 1312
& CHEM 1112
4
HDFS 2503Development of Infants and Toddlers 3
HDFS 2513Early Childhood Development TECA 13543
POLS 2023Texas Government GOVT 23063
PSY 2513Abnormal Psychology PSYC 23203
 SCHs 16
Third Year
FallTCCN
HDFS 2403Concept Development in Early Childhood 3
HDFS 2523Wellness of the Young Child TECA 13183
HDFS 3533Research Methods in Family Sciences 3
HDFS 3613Crisis in the American Family 3
PHYS 1133
PHYS 1131
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 1301
& PHYS 1101
4
 SCHs 16
SpringTCCN
HDFS 2573Creative Arts and Literature for Young Children 3
HDFS 3513Childhood and Adolescence 3
HDFS 3523The Care and Education of Children: A Global Perspective 3
HDFS 4583Parenting Issues and Education 3
PHYS 1143
PHYS 1141
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics Laboratory II
PHYS 1302
& PHYS 1102
4
 SCHs 16
Fourth Year
FallTCCN
HDFS 3423Play and Development in Early Childhood 3
HDFS 4923Professional Development in Family Sciences 3
Multicultural Women's Studies Core3
Creative Arts Core3
Electives 2
 SCHs 14
SpringTCCN
HDFS 4533
or 4543
Communication and the Family
or Developmental Sexuality
3
HDFS 4803
or SOWK 3453
Public Policy: Family Sciences Perspectives
or Children's Rights and Services
3
HDFS 4943Practicum in Family Sciences 3
Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core3
 SCHs 12
 Total SCHs:  120

* Please note that this plan of study does not include summer semesters. Students can reduce the number of courses taken in Fall and Spring if they opt to take courses in the summer.