Academic Calendar - 2026
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2026
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - BA (HUMAN ECOLOGY)
Faculty of Health Sciences - Family Studies and Human Development - Food and Nutritional Sciences, Brescia School of
Admission Requirements
Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% in these 2.0 principal courses, with no mark less than 60%:
• 1.0 course from Family Studies and Human Development at the 1000-level.
• 1.0 course from Sociology at the 1000-level or 1.0 course from Psychology at the 1000-level.
Module/Program Information
Module
10.0 courses:
4.5 courses: Family Studies and Human Development 2245A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2260A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2265A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2300F/G, Family Studies and Human Development 3226A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3230A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3352A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 4220A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 4325A/B.
0.5 course: Health Sciences 3801A/B.
2.0 courses from: Family Studies and Human Development 2220A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2236A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2237A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2250A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 2252A/B, Human Ecology 2222A/B.
2.0 courses from: Family Studies and Human Development 3300A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3305F/G, Family Studies and Human Development 3310F/G, Family Studies and Human Development 3320A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3340A/B, Family Studies and Human Development 3345A/B, Human Ecology 3033A/B.
1.0 course from: Family Studies and Human Development 3000- or 4000-level.
Note: Students interested in pursuing the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential must acquire 120 hours of practica or work experience. Options for Family Studies and Human Development practica in the Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences include: Family Studies and Human Development 4403, Family Studies and Human Development 4406A/B/Y, Family Studies and Human Development 4407A/B/Y. Consult with your academic advisor to learn more about your options.