Possibilities for Elective Credits

Human Development Opportunities:

Campus Connections Learning Community – Second semester freshmen through seniors are eligible to serve as mentors to local at-risk adolescents. Mentoring will take place in the Gifford Building in a group format. Three upper division credits can be gained through one 6-hour session per week (3-9 on Mon, Tues, Wed, or Thurs) and additional coursework will be coordinated through Canvas. As a mentor, you will support the adolescents’ school success, promote pro-social interaction, and healthy recreation. This experience is also eligible for AmeriCorps funding. Students may participate in subsequent years as a returning mentor, mentor coach, intern, or research assistant and remain in the

Learning Community. http://www.hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu/students/undergraduate/campusconnections/index.aspx

HDFS Student Outreach and Undergraduate Leadership (SOUL) – SOUL participants engage in service work and leadership in the Fort Collins community. SOUL works with diverse groups in Fort Collins including: older adults in assisted living facilities, young children in child-care centers, or at-risk youth. Aside from service work, SOUL works closely with the HDFS faculty, bringing in guest speakers and advancing knowledge of the department. Participants can earn 1-2 credits per semester: http://www.hdfs.chhs.colostate.edu/students/undergraduate/soul/index.aspx

HDFS 286 Practicum – Volunteer 90 hours in the community over the course of the semester with a population of interest for 3 credits. Register for HDFS 286 and the lab, then watch your @rams email account closely for emails from the instructor laying out the mandatory placement process. Practicum locations include the Early Childhood Center, the Boys and Girls’ Club, Elderhaus, and select Denver hospitals for those exploring a career as a Child Life Specialist.

Peer Advising - Peer Advisors help students exploring and currently in the major, providing HDFS curriculum information, discussing career options and suggesting relevant courses, explaining departmental and university policy, and providing appropriate university referrals. Applicants must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Watch for emails in the spring semester regarding application details. A 2-semseter commitment is required and participants earn 3 credits per term. Contact: Amy Quinn at (970)491-3534 or Amy.Quinn@ColoState.Edu

Research Assistant – Assist faculty with current research studies. You can learn more about the faculty and their research as well as find contact information through the Connect with Faculty page in the HDFS Advising Portal in Canvas. Must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Credit can vary (1-3) per semester and a 2 semester commitment is preferred. Contact faculty directly.

Teaching Assistant – Assist faculty with grading, test facilitation, and teaching. Must have a 3.0 overall or major GPA. Students must have already passed the course they plan to TA for with an A. Credit can vary (1-3) per semester Contact faculty directly.

Independent Study – This course is a means for students and faculty to conduct projects in areas for which instruction is not available. If you have a strong interest and/or project idea, discuss with your HDFS advisor. Your advisor will help you brainstorm the experience and refer you to appropriate faculty, which you can request supervise your study.

Second Internship – Seniors only; must be done at original site and be requested by site supervisor; requires HDFS faculty supervision; second background check may be required. Contact the current HDFS Internship Coordinator.

Second Concentration – Many students have multiple professional interests. Adding a second concentration would provide you with additional expertise to expand your career opportunities.

Additional Elective Possibilities:

Sign Language- Many HDFS students interested in working with children or individuals with disabilities choose to take LSGN 109 or higher.

Additional AUCC courses- AUCC courses are good electives because all students can get into them without overrides or pre-requisites while expanding their educational and world view.

Education Abroad: Meet with an Education Abroad advisor (907-491-5917) to learn what AUCC, HDFS, or elective classes you can take in another country, while having an incredible cultural experience. Students who study abroad will have their Global/Cultural AUCC requirement waived (by completing 1 credit abroad) or fulfilled (by taking a course that fulfills this requirement. Meet with your HDFS advisor to discuss fit with your academic plan: http://educationabroad.colostate.edu/

Leadership Courses:

President’s Leadership Program - A series of academic leadership classes that provide opportunities for participating students to expand their knowledge about themselves, diversity issues, values and ethics in the greater context of leadership development. Students may participate in any year of the program by applying in March for the following semester. Application: http://www.slice.colostate.edu/leadership.aspx

Community Engagement Leaders (CELS)– An interdisciplinary academic program for sophomores and juniors to link their passion for service-learning and community action with their major. CELS fosters peace, compassion, and sustainability through community initiatives. Application: http://tilt.colostate.edu/service/studentOps/cel.cfm

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS

WHAT IS A MINOR? A minor is a set of courses, with a minimum of 21 credits, which is offered by one or more departments. Minors are noted on transcripts but not on the diploma.

UNDERGRADUATE MINORS (LISTED BY INTEREST AREA)

Agricultural Studies Ag and Resource Economics B339 Clark, 970-491-6132 Agricultural Literacy B339 Clark, 970-491-6132 Entomology C129 Plant Science, 970-491-5261 Environmental Horticulture 111 Shepardson, 970-491-0877 Horticulture 111 Shepardson, 970-491-0877 Organic Agriculture 111 Shepardson, 970-491-0877 Plant Health C129 Plant Science, 970-491-5261 Soil Restoration and Conservation C110 Plant Science, 970-491-6984 Soil Science C110 Plant Science, 970-491-6984

Arts & Humanities/Communication/Design Arabic Studies C104 Clark, 970-491-6141 Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Arts Advocacy, and the Public

(LEAP) UCA 303C, 970-491-3746 Chinese C104 Clark, 970-491-6141 English 359 Eddy, 970-491-6428 Film Studies C207 Clark, 970-491-3117 French C104 Clark, 970-491-6141 German C104 Clark, 970- 491-6141 Italian Studies C104 Clark, 970-491-6141 Japanese C104 Clark, 970-491-6141 Legal Studies C207 Clark, 970-491-3117 Linguistics and Culture 359 Eddy, 970-491-6428 Media Studies A-M Journalism C244 Clark, 970-491-6310

N-Z Communication Studies 202 Eddy, 970-491-6140 Music 120 University Center for the Arts, 970- 491-5529 Music, Stage & Sports Production C244 Clark, 970-491-6310 Peace and Reconciliation Studies Laurel Hall, 970-491-5917 Spanish C207 Clark, 970-491-3117 Technical and Science Communication C244 Clark, 970-491-6310

Women’s Studies 357-E Aylesworth SE, 970- 491-2882

Business/Applied Business Business Admin. businessminors@business.colostate.edu Real Estate realestateminors@business.colostate.edu Economics C306 Clark, 970-491-6324 Information Science and Technology C205 Clark, 970-491-2030

Merchandising 150 Aylesworth SE, 970-491-1629 Sports Management, application-only

Life Sciences Biomedical Sciences 102 Physiology, 970-491-6187 Botany 106 Anatomy/Zoology, 970-491-7011 Environmental Health 105 Env. Health Bldg, 970-491-7910 Food Science/Safety 230 Gifford, 970-491-7180 Microbiology B103 Microbiology, 970-491-6188 Molecular Biology 316 MRB, 970-491-5602 Nutrition 234 Gifford, 970-491-3663 Zoology E106 Anatomy/Zoology, 970-491-7011

Human & Social Sciences Aerospace Studies 204 Military Science, 970-491-6476 Anthropology B219 Clark, 970-491-5447 Applied Environmental Policy Analysis C 346 Clark, 970-491-5156

Criminology and Criminal Justice B258 Clark, 970-491-6044 Environmental Affairs C346 Clark, 491-5156 Ethnic Studies 357Aylesworth SE, 970-491-2418 Geography B219 Clark, 970-491-5447 Gerontology 303 Behavioral Sciences, 970-491-4947 History B356 Clark, 970-491-6335 International Development Laurel Hall, 970-491-5917 Latin American/Caribbean Studies Laurel Hall, 970-491-5917 Leadership Studies SLICE/PLP Office, 970-491-1682 Military Science 102 Military Science, 970-491-650 Philosophy 243 Eddy, 970-491-6315 Political Science C346 Clark, 970-491-5156 Religious Studies C346 Clark, 970-491-5156 Sociology B258 Clark, 970-491-6044

Environmental Sciences

Conservation Biology 123 Forestry, 970-491-6911 Ecological Restoration 123 Forestry, 970-491-6911 Environmental Engineering 203 Engineering, 970-491-5048 Fishery Biology 109 Wagar, 970-491-5020 Forestry 123 Forestry, 970- 491-6911 Geology 322 Natural Resources, 970- 491-5661 Global Environmental Sustainability 108 Johnson, 970-492-4070

Range Ecology 123 Forestry, 970-491-6911 Spatial Information Management 123 Forestry, 970-491-6911 Watershed Science A204 NESB, 970-491-5589

Physical & Mathematical Sciences/Engineering Applied Statistics 102 Statistics, 970-491-5269 Biochemistry 316 MRB, 970-491-5602 Biomedical Engineering AR 204 Engineering, 970-491-7157 Chemistry B101 Chemistry, 970-491-6381 Computer Science 279 Computer Science, 970-491-5792 Energy Engineering 202 Engineering, 970-491-3366 Environmental Engineering 203 Engineering, 970-491-5048 Mathematics 101 Weber, 970-491-1303 Mathematical Biology 101 Weber, 970-491-1303 Physics AR124 Engineering, 970-491-6206 Statistics 102 Statistics, 970-491-5269

Updated 8.31.2016. Please check with department for most current information.