College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

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Advising Notes

Advising Notes for Child Development majors

  1. Students majoring in Child Development are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses. A grade of CR/NC counts in the major only if it is the sole method of grading specified for a particular course.
  2. Students seeking teaching credentials should see a child development adviser for program planning before enrolling in any classes in the major.
  3. Under the restrictions of the major, students may make approved adaptations in their programs to fulfill specific needs and career objectives in consultation with their faculty adviser.
  4. CFS 38, CFS 39, or PSYCH 101 are prerequisites for most upper-division CFS courses. See course descriptions in the university catalog for prerequisites.
  5. CFS 37 and CFS 139 may not be taken concurrently.
  6. Completion of the victim services cluster may lead to the Certificate in Victim Services. See Criminology Department adviser for approval.

Advising Notes for Family and Consumer Science majors

  1. Students majoring in family science or fashion merchandising are required to earn a grade of C or better in all major courses. A grade of CR/NC counts in the major only if it is the sole method of grading specified for a particular course.

Advising Notes for Home Economics Education

  1. New students should request a program of study check sheet from the department.
  2. All students should make an appointment with an assigned academic adviser prior to registration each semester. Check department office for academic adviser assignment.
  3. CR/NC grading is not permitted in courses used to fulfill major requirements.
  4. The Upper-Division Writing Skills (UDWS) Requirement can be met in either of two ways. The first option is to pass the University’s Upper-Division Writing Examination (UDWE). When passed, one unit of credit may be earned upon request. The second option is to pass an approved upper-division writing skills course with a C or better. Upper-divison writing skills courses are designated with a W in the Schedule of Courses and online. Neither of these options can be attempted prior to the term in which 60 units are completed.
  5. One semester prior to graduation make an appointment with an assigned academic adviser to prepare and file an official certification of major requirements.