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34.13 BSc in Human Ecology

34.13.1 General Information

    Human Ecology is a multidisciplinary field that uses a holistic approach to solve human problems and to enhance human potential in all environments where people live and work: the social, natural, cultural, political, and material. Completion of *120 is required. (See Notes 1 and 2).

    Students should be aware that under the Protection for Persons in Care Act, they may be required to satisfy a criminal records check before being allowed to participate in the required practicum (field placement).

(1)

Requirements of the BSc in Human Ecology Program (*60)

a.

*6 ENGL or *3 ENGL and *3 WRS

b.

*3 ALES 204

c.

AREC 323 or SMO 301

d.

ECON 101 and 102

e.

SOC 210 or STAT 151 (see Note 3)

f.

HECOL 100, 201, 300, and 408

g.

*6 Capstone Course HECOL 409 (see §34.1 Note 6)

h.

*3 from HGP 399, MARK 312, NS 390, PSYCO 212, SOC 315, W ST 302 (See Note 6)

i.

*6 Natural Sciences from BIOL, CHEM, EAS (Faculty of Science), PSYCO (Faculty of Science), NUTR 100, NU FS 100, PHYS (see Note 4)

j.

*6 from Social Science/Humanities (see Note 5)

k.

*6 Free Electives (see Note 6)

Notes

(1)

Professional Designation: To meet the educational requirements for Professional Human Ecologist designation, students must present *36 in Human Ecology, Nutrition and Food Science, or Nutrition, including HECOL 100, plus *12 in course work closely related to their specialization.

(2)

A course may be used for credit only once in a program.

(3)

SOC 210 is recommended for the Family Ecology major.

(4)

PSYCO 104 is required for the Family Ecology major. CHEM 101 is required for the Textile Science minor. NUTR 100 and BIOL 107 are required for the Community Nutrition minor and one of them must be taken as a Free Elective.

(5)

SOC 100 and PSYCO 105 are required for Family Ecology major. Social Sciences/Humanities courses are selected from Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC), any course offered by the Faculty of Arts, Native Studies (NS, except NS 100), Rural Sociology (R SOC), and Theology (CHRTC or CHRTP).

(6)

MARK 312 is required for the Fashion Merchandising and Interiors minors. Take the prerequisite MARK 301 as a Free Elective. The prerequisite for MARK 301 (MATH 113) has been waived for Human Ecology students.

34.13.2 Practicum Program

(1)

Two courses comprise the Practicum Program in Human Ecology: HECOL 408 and 409. HECOL 408 must be successfully completed prior to completing HECOL 409.

(2)

Students are not permitted to register in Practicum Program courses while on academic warning.

(3)

Registration in Practicum Program courses is a two-part process. Students must first complete and submit an application form to the Practicum Coordinator in April prior to the academic year they will take their practicum courses. Students then register in HECOL 408 and 409.

(4)

HECOL 408 is offered in Fall and Winter Terms. Students enrolled in Fall Term must complete HECOL 409 in the immediately following Winter Term. Students enrolled in Winter Term must complete HECOL 409 in the immediately following Spring or Fall Term.

(5)

HECOL 409 is offered in Fall, Winter and Spring Term. Not all cooperating employers offer placements in all terms

(6)

Students registering in Spring Term HECOL 409 will not be eligible for convocation in June immediately following their practicum.

(7)

Because of the intensity of the workload while completing HECOL 409, students must not exceed the *15 maximum in course registration for that term.

(8)

A student who has been assigned a grade of “W” or “NC” in a Practicum Program course is entitled to a second registration in this course. If a student receives a “W” or “NC” in the second attempt of a Practicum Program course, he/she is normally required to withdraw from the BSc in Human Ecology program.

(9)

Any student who has withdrawn from a Practicum Program course must receive the approval of the Practicum Coordinator to reregister in the course.

(10)

During their practicum students are expected to conduct themselves according to the AHEA Code of Ethics and the University of Alberta Code of Student Behavior.

34.13.3 Family Ecology Major

    The Family Ecology major with minors in Aging, Child and Youth Studies, Community Diversity, Community Ecology, Community Nutrition, or International Development provides students with the opportunity to learn about family strengths, issues, prevention and intervention techniques across the life span. Some areas that will be covered are parent-child relationships, family relations, community diversity, community development, sexuality, family challenges, aging, and family finances. Graduates will work in jobs such as program coordinators, career counselors, family support workers, credit counselors, retirement planners, life skills educators, and community programmers.

(1)

Requirements of the Major (*45)

a.

HECOL 210, 211, 310, 313, 315, 321, 322, 412, 440, and 443

b.

HECOL 212 or 414

c.

HECOL 301

d.

SOC 271

e.

*3 Free Elective

(2)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

    See §§34.13.5 to 34.13.9 and 34.13.12 for course requirements.

34.13.4 Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture Major

    The major in Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture explores the material world of everyday life, from textiles to home interiors. This multidisciplinary, holistic major examines the theoretical, technical, creative, and applied aspects of the near environment, with a particular focus on clothing and textiles. Through studying the production, design, evaluation, and consumption of items such as fabrics, fashionable garments, museum exhibits, and home interiors, students gain both advanced academic knowledge and relevant practical experience.

    After their first year, students declare a minor in Fashion Merchandising, Interiors, Material Culture and Design Studies, or Textile Science.

(1)

Requirements of the Major (*45)

a.

HECOL 170, 241, 250, 254, 268, 270, 333, 360, 370 and 441

b.

*6 from HECOL 354, 454, 460, 462, 464, 465, 469, 470, 473, 476, 490, 493

c.

*3 from HECOL 301, MARK 432

d.

*6 Free Elective (see Note)

    Note: Students completing a minor in Fashion Merchandising or Interiors must take MARK 301 as a free elective.

(2)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

    See §§34.13.10, 34.13.11, 34.13.13, and 34.13.14.

34.13.5 Minor in Aging

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may choose to complete a minor in Aging, which focuses on the personal, physical, social, and community strengths and challenges experienced by people in later life families. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

HECOL 212 or 414

b.

HECOL 413

c.

*9 from ANTHR 110, EDPY 446, INT D 370, 410, PEDS 385, PHIL 386, PSYCO 459, RLS 100, SOC 342, 375, 473, 475

34.13.6 Minor in Child and Youth Studies

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may complete a minor in Child and Youth Studies, which focuses on child and adolescent development from psychological and sociological perspectives, with an emphasis on vulnerable children and youth. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

PSYCO 223 and HECOL 413

b.

*9 from CSL 350, EDPY 446, HECOL 492, INT D 410, LAW 578 (see Note), PEDS 293, PSYCO 327, 423, SOC 224, 321, 342, 377

    Note: There are no prerequisites for this course; contact the professor to register.

34.13.7 Minor in Community Diversity

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may complete a minor in Community Diversity, which focuses on anthropological, historical, political, and sociological understandings of ethno-cultural and racial diversity that characterizes contemporary Canadian society. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

HECOL 413

b.

*12 (see Note) from ANTHR 110, 150, 207; CSL 350; EDPY 446; HECOL 462, 492; INT D 410; NS 110, 111, 200, 210, 211, 300, 314, 320, 330, 340, 345, 375, 420, 442, 485; PHIL 368; POL S 266, 299, 327; SOC 260, 301, 343, 370; W ST 310, 360

    Note: At least *6 must be at the 300- or 400-level.

34.13.8 Minor in Community Ecology

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may complete a minor in Community Ecology, which focuses on human interaction with human-built physical environments in rural and urban settings. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

*15 (see Note) from HGP 100, 210, 240, 252, 310, 315, 341, 342, 343, 452; ECON 462; HECOL 462; POL S 333; R SOC 355, 365, 450; SOC 251, 345, 352, 445

    Note: At least *6 must be at the 300- or 400-level.

34.13.9 Minor in Community Nutrition

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may complete a minor in Community Nutrition, which focuses on basic principles of nutrition across the lifespan, contemporary dietary patterns, and strategies for addressing nutrition problems and for promoting healthy diets in the community. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

NU FS 223, 305, 356, and 377

b.

*3 from ANTHR 372, HECOL 413, NS 376, NU FS 352, 410, SOC 382

Notes

(1)

NUTR 100 is required as a prerequisite and must be taken as the Natural Science option in §34.13.1.

(2)

In addition students interested in this minor are required to take BIOL 107 as a Free Elective.

34.13.10 Minor in Fashion Merchandising

    Students in the Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture major (see §34.13.4) may complete a minor in Fashion Merchandising, which focuses on the marketing, management, and consumption of clothing in the contemporary retail environment. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

*3 from HECOL 354, 454, 460, 473

b.

ACCTG 300

c.

*9 from MARK 320, 432, 442, 466, 468, 470, SMO 311, 402

34.13.11 Minor in Interiors

    Students in the Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture major (see §34.13.4) may complete a minor in Interiors which focuses on design practice and material culture theory as they relate to the creation of comfortable and appealing home environments. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

*12 from Faculty of Extension Residential Interiors Certificate Program

b.

*3 from ART, ART H, DES, HECOL 462, 465

34.13.12 Minor in International Development

    Students in the Family Ecology major (see §34.13.3) may complete a minor in International Development, which focuses on international issues and events related to economics, health, human rights, and politics, with a particular emphasis on developing countries. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

*15 (see Note) from ANTHR 207, ECON 213, HECOL 413, 462, 492; INT D 303, 370, 410; POL S 260, 266, 357, 359, 396; R SOC 365; SOC 269, 343, 352

    Note: At least *6 must be at the 300- or 400-level.

34.13.13 Minor in Material Culture and Design Studies

    Students in the Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture major (see §34.13.4) may complete a minor in Material Culture and Design Studies which focuses on clothing and other forms of design, and studies their creation, production, and consumption, as well as their historic, cultural and personal interpretations. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

*6 from ANTHR, ART, ART H, DES, DRAMA, HIST, SOC, T DES

b.

*9 from HECOL 354, 454, 460, 462, 464, 465, 469, 473

34.13.14 Minor in Textile Science

    Students in the Clothing, Textiles and Material Culture major (see §34.13.4) may complete a minor in Textile Science which focuses on the very near environment: the fibres, yarns, and fabrics that affect the performance of clothing and textiles used in everyday life. See §34.1(3) and Note.

(1)

Requirements of the Minor (*15)

a.

HECOL 470, 473, 476

b.

*3 from CHEM, MATH, PHYS

c.

*3 from CHEM 261, 263

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