HDFS majors are encouraged to declare a choice of curriculum no later than the second semester of the Sophomore year. Your advisor is available to assist you in making your decision and in submitting the appropriate reservation and admissions applications for your professional semester or professional semester experience. All necessary worksheets, forms, and applications are available in 2361 Palmer.
Worksheets list all required courses for the curriculum chosen.
Descriptions of the specific courses and of prerequisites may be found in the Iowa State University Bulletin, Courses and Programs. Almost all curricula allow the selection of elective courses. To fulfill your electives, you may choose any course for which you have the prerequisites. See your advisor about the procedures for declaring a minor. There are five general curriculum goals applicable to all of the HDFS undergraduate programs.