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| HDFS 101 - Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3). |
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Description: An introduction to the history, mission and goals, professional orientation, professional writing, and career opportunities in Human Development and Family Studies and family and consumer sciences. Integrative focus of the discipline, areas of specialization, credentialing, and professional organizations will be included.
Notes: Required of all new majors to Human Development and Family Studies. Human Development and Family Studies majors must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered fall and spring.
Lab Fee: $25.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 101H - Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies (3). |
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Description: An introduction to the history, mission and goals, professional orientation, professional writing, and career opportunities in Human Development and Family Studies and family and consumer sciences. Integrative focus of the discipline, areas of specialization, credentialing, and professional organizations will be included.
Notes: Required of all new majors to Human Development and Family Studies. Human Development and Family Studies majors must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered fall and spring.
Lab Fee: $25.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 350 - Parenting Throughout the Lifespan (3). |
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Description: This course focuses on concepts, principles, and current research findings
applied to the study of growth and development from conception through
death in the context of parenting.
Prerequisite: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better.
Notes: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. Nonmajors may enroll with permission from department/Instructor. Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in Fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 350H - Parenting Throughout the Lifespan (3). |
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Description: This course focuses on concepts, principles, and current research findings
applied to the study of growth and development from conception through
death in the context of parenting.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better.
Notes: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. Nonmajors may enroll with permission from department/Instructor. Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in Fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 370 - Research in Human Development and Family Studies (3). |
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Description: Survey of research methods used to study individuals and families with an emphasis on research design, types of analyses, scientific writing, and the evaluation of published research.
Prerequisite: HDFS 101.
Notes: Offered in spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 450 - Family Stress and Resilience (3). |
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Description: Study of challenges and stressors affecting family relationships and resiliency strategies to overcome challenges and manage stress. Current research and theories of family stress and resilience will be discussed. Interpersonal communication strategies to manage stressors and day to day interactions will be examined.
Prerequisite: HDFS 101 with a C or higher. Restricted to HDFS majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better.
Notes: Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Nonmajors may enroll with permission from department/Instructor. Offered in spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 490 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Family Studies (3). |
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Description: This course focuses on the use of family theories, family studies research, and community capacity approaches to critically analyze contemporary issues in family life that impact family processes, family interactions, interpersonal relationships, and individual and family well-being. Emphasis will be placed on using a preventative lens to render services to families in communities and other diverse contexts. Contemporary approaches to working with diverse family structures and training family professionals will be addressed.
Prerequisite: HDFS 101.
Notes: Offered in fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 500 - Family Life Education (3). |
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Description: This course provides students an opportunity to develop community family life education programs and emphasize teaching and evaluation strategies. This course will examine issues that influence families across the lifespan, roles and responsibilities of individuals within the family, Human Development professions and their place in 21st century communities.
Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Human Development and Family studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. HDFS 101 with a C or higher.
Notes: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option.Offered in spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department Course Attributes: Research/Creative Scholarship |
| HDFS 502 - Family Resource Management (3). |
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Description: This course focuses on the tools required by the Human Development and Family Studies professional to assist others in achieving a sense of security, becoming a rational and discerning consumer, understanding resources available, and effectively managing time/work family balance, and resources in order to improve the well-being of families throughout the life span.
Notes: Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in Fall.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 502H - Family Resource Management (3). |
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Description: This course focuses on the tools required by the Human Development and Family Studies professional to assist others in achieving a sense of security, becoming a rational and discerning consumer, understanding resources available, and effectively managing time/work family balance, and resources in order to improve the well-being of families throughout the life span.
Notes: Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 506 - Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan (3). |
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Description: Critical examination of sexuality as it relates to human development, personal functioning, individual and family diversity, and interpersonal relationships with particular emphasis on the intersection of gender, race, class, age, and ability.
Notes: Offered in fall.
Prerequisite: HDFS 101 and sophomore status.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
| HDFS 573 - Career Preparation and Professional Ethics (3). |
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Description: Provides background knowledge and skills in presenting family life programs and professional ethics. Students explore the code of ethics of the National Council on Family Relations and examine opportunities to form partnerships within the community including career planning, job search skills, and oral presentation skills.
Notes: Human Development and Family studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in fall and spring.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study/Research, Lecture, Seminar/Recitation Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department Course Attributes: Oral Communication |
| HDFS 594 - Internship I in Human Development and Family Studies (3:0:3). |
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Description: A planned and supervised 150-hour internship in an applied Human Development and Family Studies setting. Students will focus on experiential learning, developing professional relationships, building linkages between human development theory and practice, applying the ten content areas of family life education, and professional ethics and development. Three credit hours are required for the Human Development and Family studies degree.
Prerequisite: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors with GPA of 2.25 or better; HDFS 101, HDFS 500, and HDFS 573; or graduate status.
Notes: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in fall, spring and summer.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Internship Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department Course Attributes: Research/Creative Scholarship |
| HDFS 595 - Internship II in Human Development and Family Studies (3:0:3). |
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Description: A planned and supervised 150-hour internship in an applied Human Development and Family Studies setting. This course will focus on enhancement of experiential learning, developing professional relationships, building linkages between human development theory and practice, applying the ten content areas of family life education, and professional ethics and development. Particular emphasis will be given to applying family life education methodology in a human development and family studies setting. Successful completion of Internship I HDFS 594 with a grade of C or better.Three credit hours are required for the Human Development and Family studies degree.
Prerequisite: HDFS 594 with a grade of C or better.Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors with GPA of 2.25 or better; HDFS 101, HDFS 500, and HDFS 573, and HDFS 594; or graduate status.
Notes: Restricted to Human Development and Family Studies majors or minors with GPA of 2.25 or better. Human Development and Family Studies students must earn a grade of C or better and may not elect the S/U option. Offered in Fall, Spring and Summer.
3.000 Credit hours 0.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Field Studies, Independent Study/Research, Internship Counsel, Leadershp, Educ St Department |
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