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Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS)
1060. Close Relationships Across the Lifespan (180) Either semester. Three credits. Theory and research on topics in the close relationship literature including attraction, relationship development and maintenance, friendship and social support, love, sexuality, intimacy, power, communication, conflict, dissolution and divorce, and bereavement. CA 2. 1070. Individual and Family Development (190) (Formerly offered as HDFR 190.) Either semester. Three credits. Human development throughout the life span, with emphasis upon the family as a primary context. CA 2. (195) Either semester. Credits, prerequisites, and hours as determined by the Senate Curricula and Courses Committee. May be repeated for credit with a change in topic. 2001. Diversity Issues in Human Development and Family Studies (201) (Formerly offered as HDFR 201.) Either semester. Three credits. Recommended preparation: HDFS 1070. Critical issues in diversity and multiculturalism in human development, family relations, and professional practice. CA 4. 2004. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies (205) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 1070, which may be taken concurrently; open only to HDFS majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed HDFR 290. Overview of research methods used in human development and family studies, with emphasis on (1) the social context in which research occurs and is used, and (2) strengths and limitations of social science research methods. Includes topics such as hypothesis formation, measurement of social variables, research ethics, data collection techniques, and interpreting results. 2004W. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies (205W) Four credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 1070, which may be taken concurrently; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open only to HDFS majors. Not open for credit to students who have completed HDFS 290. 2100. Human Development: Infancy Through Adolescence (202) (Formerly offered as HDFR 202.) Either semester. Three credits. Individual development and behavior from prenatal period through adolescence; impact of peers, school, other social agencies, and especially the family. 2200. Human Development: Adulthood and Aging (204) (Formerly offered as HDFR 204.) Either semester. Three credits. Individual development and behavior from young adulthood through later life with special attention given to family and social influences. Physical, cognitive, social and personality changes, role transitions, and interpersonal and intergenerational relationships. 2300. Family Interaction Processes (273) (Formerly offered as HDFR 273.) Either semester. Three credits. Family interaction: communication processes, bonding behaviors, management of conflict and aggression, negotiation of family crisis. 3080. Supervised Field Experience (288) (Formerly offered as HDFR 288.) Either semester. Three or six credits. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: GPA of 2.5 in HDFS courses, 15 credits of 2000-level or above HDFS courses, and consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Students who do not meet all of these requirements may take the course with the consent of the fieldwork coordinator and of the seminar instructor. Weekly seminar required. Practicum by arrangement. Supervised participation in settings where purposes and functions are related to the development and welfare of individuals and families. (294) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Consent of Director of Undergraduate Studies required, preferably prior to student's departure. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit. Special topics taken in a foreign study program. (291) Second semester. One credit. One class period. Prerequisite: Open only with consent of instructor to students in the Honors Program. Garey Overview of the Family Studies Honors Programs and the opportunities available through University Honors. Includes written and oral presentations by Family Studies faculty members and discussions with faculty regarding research. Provides direction to students planning honors theses. 3090. Fieldwork in Community Settings (289) (Formerly offered as HDFR 289.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 3080; GPA of 2.5 in HDFS courses: 15 credits of 2000-level or above HDFS courses and consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Cannot be repeated for credit. Cannot be used towards meeting major requirements in HDFS nor towards meeting GPA requirements in HDFS. Weekly seminar required. Practicum by arrangement. Supervised participation in settings where purposes and functions are related to the development and welfare of individuals and families. 3092. Research Practicum in Human Development and Family Studies (292) (Formerly offered as HDFR 292.) Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: GPA of 2.5 in HDFS courses and consent of instructor. May be taken more than one semester. Supervised experience conducting research in human development and family studies. 3098. Selected Topics in Human Development and Family Studies (298) (Formerly offered as HDFR 298.) Either semester. Variable credits. With a change in content this course may be repeated for credit. 3101. Infant and Toddler Development (231) ( Formerly offered as HDFR 231.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 2004 or PSYC 2100 or SOCI 3201. Human development from birth through the second year of life within the family setting. 3102. Early and Middle Childhood Development (232) Second semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. Prerequisite or corequsite: HDFS 2004 or PSYC 2100 or SOCI 3201. Study of children ages 3-8 years from an integrated human development perspective that focuses on the interdependence of physical growth and cognitive, emotional, and social development. (284) (Formerly offered as HDFR 284.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 2004 or PSYC 2100 or SOCI 3201. Contemporary adolescence, the multiple forces and behavioral characteristics of this period of development. 3110. Social and Community Influence on Children in the United States (210) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. Based on an ecological/contextual perspective students investigate the impact on child development of community characteristics and social groups and organizations on the development of children in the United States. Possible topics include: family, peers, schools, media, economic status, health care, social services, and the legal system. For each topic, focus is on factors related to promoting resilience. 3120. Introduction to Programs for Young Children (220) (Formerly offered as HDFR 220.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with instructor consent. Must be taken concurrently with HDFS 3180 or HDFS 3183. Components of programs designed for infants and young children. Guided observations are integrated with lecture material. Designed for students who intend to work with infants and young children. 3122. Integrated Curriculum Methods and Materials for Infants and Toddlers (222) (Formerly offered as HDFR 222.) Either semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with instructor consent. Integration of child development theory with best teaching practices for developmentally appropriate learning for children from birth to three years in specific domains including arts, sensory motor, social/emotional, and physical development. 3123. Integrated Curriculum Methods and Materials for Preschool and Kindergarten (223) (Formerly offered as HDFR 223.) Either semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with instructor consent. Integration of child development theory with best teaching practices for developmentally appropriate learning for children from preschool through kindergarten in specific domains including cognitive development, mathematical and scientific thinking, social studies, and personal/social development. 3125. Emergent Literacy and Language Arts in Early Childhood Education (226) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. Developmentally and individually appropriate integrated curriculum methods and materials in emergent literacy and language arts for children birth to eight. 3126. Analysis of Programs for Young Children (225) (Formerly offered as HDFR 225.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 3120 or equivalent; open to juniors or higher. Analytic study of programs designed for young children and their families. Includes historical, social, philosophical, and psychological foundations of education, prevention and intervention programs as well as theories, specific models, cultural and subcultural issues, parental involvement, and evaluation procedures. 3130. Current Topics in Early Childhood Education (230) (Formerly offered as HDFR 230.) Semester and hours by arrangement. Variable credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Open only with instructor consent. With a change in content this course may be repeated for credit. In-depth investigation of a current issue in early childhood education (e.g. emergent literacy, diversity), with focus on recent research and application to classroom practice. Includes classroom instruction and laboratory observation. 3180. Programs for Young Children: Introductory Laboratory (221) (Formerly offered as HDFR 221.) Either semester. One credit. One 2-hour laboratory by arrangement. Open only to students concurrently enrolled in HDFS 3120, and open only with consent of instructor. Guided observation and participation in a program for young children. 3181. Observing Infant and Toddler Development (235) First semester. One credit. Weekly seminar. Lab by arrangement. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 3101. Not open to students who have passed HDFS 3182. Observation of children ages 8 weeks to two years in early care and education programs. 3182. Observing Early and Middle Childhood Development (236) Second semester. One credit. Weekly seminar. Lab by arrangement. Prerequisite or corequisite: HDFS 3102. Not open to students who have passed HDFS 3181. Observation of children ages 3-8 years in early care and education programs and in programs for school-age children. 3183.Child Development Laboratory: Fieldwork Practicum (224) (Formerly offered as HDFR 224.) Either semester. Four credits. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in HDFS 3101 and 3122 or HDFS 3102 and 3123; open to juniors or higher. Open only with instructor consent. Recommended preparation: HDFS 3120. Weekly seminar. Practicum by arrangement. Supervised participation with typically developing and special needs children within the Child Development Lab classrooms. Topics will include observation and assessment and the role of play in development and interventions. 3240. Aging in American Society (248) (Formerly offered as HDFR 248.) (Also offered as SOCI 3459.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Social gerontology: the role and status of older people in a changing society. 3240W. Aging in American Society (248W) (Formerly offered as HDFR 248W.) (Also offered as SOCI 3459W.) Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800; open to juniors or higher. (250) (Formerly offered as HDFR 250.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Aging process as it impacts on men and women; historical and cross-cultural perspectives, changing family roles, including grandparenthood and widowhood, and implications of changing gender roles for self-actualization of older persons. 3252. Death, Dying, and Bereavement (252) (Formerly offered as HDFR 252.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in life cycle, and the effect of death upon survivors. 3260. Woman: A Developmental Perspective (260) (Formerly offered as HDFR 260.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Development of women and women's roles from birth to maturity; physiological, psychological, sociological, and interpersonal systems which contribute to development of women across the life span; cross-cultural and alternative models for role development. 3261. Men and Masculinity: A Social Psychological Perspective (259) (Formerly offered as HDFR 259.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Men's gender role socialization over the life span; men's developmental issues, gender role, conflicts, and interpersonal dynamics with women. Theory, research, and personal exploration are integrated. CA 4. 3268. Latinos: Sexuality and Gender (268) (Also offered as PRLS 3251.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Critical discussion of issues involving gender and sexuality among Latinos, with particular attention to race, class, ethnicity, and acculturation. 3277. Issues in Human Sexuality (277) (Formerly offered as HDFR 277.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Contemporary issues concerning human sexuality; impact upon individuals and family units. 3310. Parent-Child Relations in Cross-Cultural Perspective (245) (Formerly offered as HDFR 245.) (Also offered as ANTH 3303.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Theory and research on major dimensions of parenting in the U.S.A. and cross-culturally: parental warmth, control and punishment. (287) (Formerly offered as HDFR 287.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400 and HDFS 1070 or HDFS 2200; open to juniors or higher. Parent behavior and the dynamics of parenthood; interpersonal, familial, and societal roles of parents and variables influencing these roles across the lifespan. (275) (Formerly offered as HDFR 275.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Theory, research and intervention in families under stress. 3340. Introduction to Counseling (266) (Formerly offered as HDFR 266.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Principles of professional counseling including therapeutic processes, roles, and skills. How counselors help people solve problems is explored. Student's psychological growth and development is facilitated through psychological education. 3341. Family and Consumer Sciences: Developing Curriculum for Adolescents (241) Three credits. Either semester. Prerequisites: HDFS 2100 and HDFS 3103. Open to students in Human Development and Family Studies, others with permission. Course may be repeated up to three times with change in content/topic for a total of 9 credits. Theory, research and practicum related to instruction of adolescents using developmentally appropriate practices. Curriculum development, methodology, and assessment of students in selected content areas (i.e. interior design, clothing and textiles, quantity food production) for the preparation of teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences. 3342. Family Resource Management (283) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Decision-making process of families concerning the utilization of financial, personal, environmental and social resources. (269) (Formerly offered as HDFR 269.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Theory, research, prevention, and treatment concerning the multiple forms of violence within contemporary families. The impact of violence on families and family members over the entire life span is considered. Includes child abuse and neglect, courtship violence, spouse abuse, elder abuse, and rape. (270) (Formerly offered as HDFR 270). Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Impact of poverty and related problems on development of the child in the context of the family. Family structure, childrearing patterns, early educational and community programs. 3422. Black American Family Patterns (271) (Formerly offered as HDFR 271.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Continuities and discontinuities between black American subcultural patterns and dominant cultural norms as reflected by black American families. (279) (Formerly offered as HDFR 279.) (Also offered as HIST 3203.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Pre-industrial and industrial family life in Western society since the Middle Ages, with emphasis on the changes in demography, family size and structure, family economy, social expectations, sex roles, sexuality, and affective bonds. 3430. The Family-School Partnership (240) (Formerly offered as HDFR 240.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 1070 or HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; open to juniors or higher. The role of families in the education process. The effective family-school-community partnership in educating children: Communications and the implications of culture, socio-economics, family form, family dynamics, family supports, and public policy. (272) (Formerly offered as HDFR 272.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Interaction of the world of work with family structure; social psychological dynamics that enhance or impede working families' lives. (278) (Formerly offered as HDFR 278.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Sociocultural and historic variability of family and kinship systems. Race, class, gender and ethnicity as those advantage or disadvantage the opportunity structure for families and individuals. Effect of public policy on the quality of family life. 3442. Latino Health and Health Care (267) (Also offered as PRLS 3250.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Overview of health and health care issues among Latinos in the United States. Particular attention is paid to cultural and social factors associated with health and well being (eg. migration, acculturation, SES). 3510. Planning and Managing Human Service Programs (276) (Formerly offered as HDFR 276.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Planning techniques: needs assessment, data collection and analysis, budgeting, and evaluation. Management skills: decision making, management theory and organizational behavior, personnel motivation, accountability, and financial management. 3520. Legal Aspects of Family Life (264) (Formerly offered as HDFR 264.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Overview of historical roots and key aspects of family law. The case method is used to analyze the causes and effects of contemporary trends. Topics include: the regulation of marriage, separation, and divorce; procreation and abortion; adoption; child custody and support; and, end-of-life issues. 3530. Public Policy and the Family (274) (Formerly offered as HDFR 274.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Analysis of government programs and policies impacting the family: child care, aging, family law, mental health, family violence, income maintenance, and family impact analysis. 3540. Child Welfare, Law and Social Policy (285) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2100 or PSYC 2400; and HDFS 2004 or PSYC 2100; open to juniors or higher. Examines the methods through which empirical social science research can affect law and public policy affecting children and families. 3550. Comparative Family Policy (281) (Formerly offered as HDFR 281.) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Comparative analysis of government programs and policies impacting families in the United States and other countries. Health and welfare policies, family planning, child care, teen pregnancy, and care of the aged. 4004. Senior Seminar in Reasearch Methods (295) Either or both semesters. Three Credits. Prerequisites: HDFS 2004, 12 credits of 2000-level or above HDFS courses. Open only to Human Development and Family Studies Majors. Open only with consent of instructor. Students will work as a research team to conduct a research project through all of its phases, from formulating a research question to final presentation of findings. 4007W. Professional Communication in Human Development and Family Studies (293W) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFS 2004W and an additional 12 credits completed in 2000-level or above HDFS courses; ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. Open only to HDFS majors. Development of advanced written and oral communication skills required for professional careers and graduate studies. Emphasis is placed on appropriate presentation and writing styles for the diverse audiences and purposes encountered in research and practice. (296W) Either semester. Three to six credits. Hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 or 1011 or 3800. Open only with consent of instructor to students in the Honors Program. Student must have a thesis advisor and have an approved thesis topic. Individual study with student's honors thesis supervisor for the purpose of writing the honors thesis. 4097. Honors Thesis Preparation Seminar (297) First semester. Two credits. Class meets once a week for two hours. Prerequisite: HDFS 3087; open only with consent of instructor to students in the Honors Program. May be repeated for credit. Garey Prepares students to tackle the honors thesis by covering the basics of the thesis process. Course content will focus on strategies to make the thesis manageable, organizational and writing skills, and discussion of seminar members' thesis projects and progress. In this seminar, students form a community of scholars to discuss and support each other's work. 4099. Independent Study for Undergraduates (299) (Formerly offered as HDFR 299.) Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: HDFS 2004. Open only with consent of instructor. May be taken more than one semester. Students, working with a faculty supervisor, develop plans for an independent research project or review paper, execute the project, and complete a report. 4133. Administration and Leadership in Child, Family, and Community Programs (233) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisites: HDFS 1070 and 2100 or equivalent. Study of leadership styles, characteristics, practices, and critical issues in program administration, leadership, ethics, management, and advocacy, accompanied by exercises in skill development. 4181. Child Development Laboratory: Supervised Teaching Practicum (227) (Formerly offered as HDFR 227.) Either semester. Nine credits. Two class periods and laboratory by arrangement. Prerequisites: HDFS 2100, 3101, 3102, 3120, 3122, 3123, 3183, and either 3181 or 3182; GPA of 2.7 in HDFS courses, and instructor consent. Supervised teaching experience within the Child Development Labs or approved early education center. 4182. Administration and Leadership in Early Childhood Programs: Practicum (228) (Formerly offered as HDFR 228.) Either semester. Variable credits. Two class periods and laboratory by arrangement. Prerequisite: HDFS 4181, GPA of 2.5 in HDFS courses; open to juniors or higher; instructor consent. Continuation of HDFS 4181. Experience in early childhood program implementation, administration, staff supervising, policy making, and curriculum planning. 4255. Living with Chronic or Life-threatening Illness (255) Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: Open to juniors or higher. Chronic and/or life-threatening illness from diagnosis through long term management. Psychological, interpersonal, family, and ethical aspects of the chronic illness experience across the life span, in contexts of culture and health policy.
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