Human Development and Counseling

Major: Human Development and Counseling
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 180.0
Co-op Options: One Co-op (Four years); No Co-op (Four years)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 51.1508
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 21-1011

About the Program

The Human Development and Counseling (HDC) program is a campus-based, full-time undergraduate degree program that offers students an innovative approach to education. It includes interactive and experiential courses taught by certified, licensed and experienced professionals.

During the freshman and sophomore years, students develop foundational knowledge by studying humanities, social sciences, writing, biological sciences, math and research methods. Students also complete six required courses focusing on human development, foundations of behavioral healthcare, professional ethics and careers in behavioral health. During the junior and senior years, students select from a broad variety of electives based on their career interests.

Students also apply their knowledge and skills learned during the program via community-based learning opportunities and via Drexel University's state-of-the-art Center for Inter-professional Clinical Simulation and Practice. Diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice principles are incorporated across the rigorous curriculum.

The major also offers a co-op experience in a clinical setting that greatly enhances the student’s preparation for employment after graduation and for graduate study.

Additional Information

For more information about this major, visit the Counseling and Family Therapy Department on the College of Nursing and Health Professions website.

Admission Requirements

For Entering Freshman

To review admission prerequisites, visit the Admission Prerequisites page.

To find admissions deadlines, apply online, check out financial aid information and find the current schedule for open houses, visit the Undergraduate Admissions site.

For Transferring Students

Our transfer policies are specifically designed to accommodate students applying from other colleges. Transfer students may enter the program at any point and transfer a maximum of 90 semester credits (135 quarter credits). The courses and credit values show how many general education credits can be transferred in at the discretion of the program. (Please note: This program is offered in quarter credits, not semester credits. One semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits; therefore, a bachelor's degree worth 120 semester credits is equal to 180 quarter credits.)

To review transfer instructions, visit the Transfer Instructions page.

For International Students

To review transfer instructions, visit the International Instructions page.

Tuition and Fee Rates:

Please visit the Tuition and Fee Rates page on Drexel Central.

Compliance

The College of Nursing and Health Professions has a compliance process that may be required for every student. Some of these steps may take significant time to complete. Please plan accordingly.

Visit the Compliance pages for more information.

Degree Requirements

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

Students not participating in co-op will not take COOP 101; 1 credit of Free Elective will be added in place of COOP 101.

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Students may register for any non-required course in HIST 101-499 to meet their History Elective requirement 

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Students may register for any non-required 100-499 course in: AFAS, COM, ENGL, GST, MATH, PSY, SOC, and WGST to meet their Humanities/Social Science electives. Students wishing to apply a course from other course subject areas are encouraged to consult their advisors.

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Students may register for any non-required course in BACS 200-499 to meet their Human Development and Counseling elective requirement.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

4 year, no co-op

4 year, one co-op

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COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.