Courses 

UT CNS offers many courses in which students have the opportunity to learn through authentic science projects and other experiences. 

See the courses taught with an experiential learning component below. 

Human Development & Family Sciences courses 
CNS courses - all departments

Undergraduate Research

One of the most in-depth experiential opportunities available to HDFS students is
independent research within a faculty member’s research group.

The lists below are not exhaustive. TIDES offers weekly drop-in advising/consultation for CNS students seeking opportunities. 

• On-campus Opportunities
  HDFS students participate in research on-campus during the academic year and in the summer. Funding may exist to support your research; deadlines for funding vary depending on the fellowship/stipend.
  Department of HDFS list of faculty research areas
  HDFS Applied or Research Practicum
  HDFS Faculty Research Interests
  EUREKA - a searchable database of opportunities and faculty research interests at UT 
  COVID-19 Student Research Opportunities (a for-students/by-students database that's a work in progress!)

• Off-campus Opportunities
  These programs often take place over 8-10 weeks in the summer and many times include a stipend and housing/travel support. They are competitive and require an application. Application deadlines and requirements vary, but are usually due in January or February and require at least one recommendation. 
  National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) list of summer programs
  Pathways to Sciences list of summer programs in Social Sciences 
  HDFS Research (Unversity of Houston) 
  Research Opportunities (PennState)

• Resources for Getting Involved and Funding a Research Experience
  CNS Strategies for Getting Involved in Undergraduate Research
  CNS Summer Research Opportunities Resources
  CNS Funding for Undergraduate Research
  
  

Internships 

The purpose of an internship is to gain valuable skills and experience, explore and refine your career interests, and network with professionals in your field.  Also, internships allow you to apply concepts you have learned in the classroom in a real-world, work environment.  

CNS Career Services is your college resource for career exploration and internships. 

TIDES offers weekly drop-in advising/consultation each week in Painter Hall 3.04 for students who would like to discuss strategies for getting involved in experiential learning activities and connecting with CNS and campus resources. The list below is a sample of opportunities and is not exhaustive. 

• Opportunities

HDFS Applied or Research Practicum
CNS Career Services Search Tools for Jobs and Internships
HireUTexas 
Experience Beyond the Classroom 
Helping Hand Home

• Resources

CNS Career Services Guide for Human Development & Family Sciences
CNS Course Credit Options for Internships

Study Abroad 

Entrepreneurship 

CNS students can engage in entrepreneurial activities both in and out of the classroom. TIDES offers weekly drop-in advising/consultation for CNS students seeking opportunities.

CNS Inventors Program
Startup Science
Bridging Disciplines Programs - Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Resources Across Campus

Other Activities  

Science Sprints

If you're interested in "doing science" and are looking for a shorter-term way to be involved, try out a Science Sprint! Science Sprints are one-day intensive, fun events bringing interdisciplinary teams of 10-25 undergraduates together to work on a meaningful science problem. All CNS majors are welcome.
Science Sprint Topics and Registration Information