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Course ID:HDFS 2100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Dating, Mating, Communicating: Relationships and Families
Course
Description:
Ecological approach to individual development and interpersonal relationships through consideration of family processes across the life span. Practice in application of principles.
Athena Title:Dating Mating Communicating
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2100E, HDFS 2100H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2100E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Dating, Mating, Communicating: Relationships and Families
Course
Description:
Ecological approach to individual development and interpersonal relationships through consideration of family processes across the life span. Practice in application of principles.
Athena Title:Dating Mating Communicating
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2100, HDFS 2100H
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2100H. 3 hours.
Course Title:Dating, Mating, Communicating: Relationships and Families
Course
Description:
Ecological approach to individual development and interpersonal relationships through consideration of family processes across the lifespan. Practice in application of principles.
Athena Title:Dating Mating Communicating
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2100, HDFS 2100E
Prerequisite:Permission of Honors
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2200H. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Life Span Development (Honors)
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of individuals from conception to the end of life from ecological and life-span perspectives.
Athena Title:Intro to Life Span Develop Hon
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2200, HDFS 2200E
Prerequisite:Permission of Honors
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2200E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Life Span Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of individuals from conception to the end of life from ecological and life-span perspectives.
Athena Title:Intro to Life Span Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2200, HDFS 2200H
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2200. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Life Span Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of individuals from conception to the end of life from ecological and life-span perspectives.
Athena Title:Intro to Life Span Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2200E, HDFS 2200H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2300. 3 hours.
Course Title:The Science of Studying Human Development and Families
Course
Description:
An introduction to research in the field of Human Development and Family Science and the skills necessary for understanding and interpreting research, as well as integrating research into writing across the curriculum.
Athena Title:Science of Studying Human Dev
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2950E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Child Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, and emotional development of children birth through middle childhood.
Athena Title:Intro to Child Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2950
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 2950. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Child Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth through middle childhood.
Athena Title:Intro to Child Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3010. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Independent study and research under the direction of a faculty member related to a specific topic agreed upon between the student and the faculty member. Students will complete a final project or paper based on the work completed during the Directed Study.
Athena Title:DIRECTED STUDY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 3010
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Professional Development/Community Activities
Course
Description:
Students will explore career interests and options, personal attributes, and professional competencies as they relate to seeking internships, employment, and/or graduate education in human development and family science related fields.
Athena Title:Pro Develop Community Activity
Nontraditional Format:Individualized instruction organized as lectures and service learning experiences.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) and HDFS 2300 and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and 9 hours of HDFS courses at the 3000-level or above
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3700. 3 hours.
Course Title:Adolescent Development
Course
Description:
Adolescent and young adult development in the context of families. Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent/young adult and family development, with an application of theory and research to understanding adolescence and early adulthood.
Athena Title:Adolescent Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3700E, HDFS 3700S, HDFS 3701E
Prerequisite:HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3700S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Adolescent Development
Course
Description:
Adolescent and young adult development in the context of families. Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent/young adult and family development, with an application of theory and research to understanding adolescence and early adulthood.
Athena Title:Adolescent Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3700, HDFS 3700E, HDFS 3701E
Prerequisite:HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3700E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Adolescent Development - Service Learning
Course
Description:
Adolescent and young adult development in the context of families. Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent/young adult and family development, with the application of theory and research to understanding adolescence and early adulthood.
Athena Title:Adolescent Development-SL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3700, HDFS 3700S, HDFS 3701E
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3701E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Adolescent Development
Course
Description:
Adolescent and young adult development in the context of families. Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent/young adult and family development, with the application of theory and research to understanding adolescence and early adulthood.
Athena Title:Adolescent Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3700, HDFS 3700E, HDFS 3700S
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3710. 3 hours.
Course Title:Midlife/Elder Years Survey
Course
Description:
Individual and family development during middle and later years. Emphasis is on importance of physical, psychological, and social development within multigenerational relationships.
Athena Title:Midlife/Elder Years Survey
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 3710
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3900. 3 hours.
Course Title:Prenatal and Infant Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from prenatal development through age three.
Athena Title:Prenatal and Infant Develop
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3900E
Prerequisite:HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3900E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Prenatal and Infant Development
Course
Description:
Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from prenatal development through age three.
Athena Title:Prenatal and Infant Develop
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3900
Nontraditional Format:This course will be offered 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3920. 3 hours.
Course Title:Issues in Family Systems
Course
Description:
Family processes and transition throughout the life span. Emphasis is on contemporary issues relevant to families.
Athena Title:Issues in Family Systems
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 3920
Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3930. 3 hours.
Course Title:It’s Complicated: 21st-Century Intimate Relationships
Course
Description:
Students will learn how to improve their own relationships by studying the science behind relationships: the good, the bad, the ugly, and how to fix it when it is not working. Students will explore what draws people together, the processes in how they either stay together or break up, and both the advantages and disadvantages to learning how to be in a relationship in a contemporary context.
Athena Title:21st-Century Intimate Relation
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3930E
Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E or PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1030H or PSYC 1101E or SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 3930E. 3 hours.
Course Title:It’s Complicated: 21st-Century Intimate Relationships
Course
Description:
Students will learn how to improve their own relationships by studying the science behind relationships: the good, the bad, the ugly, and how to fix it when it is not working. Students will explore what draws people together, the processes in how they either stay together or break up, and both the advantages and disadvantages to learning how to be in a relationship in a contemporary context.
Athena Title:21st-Century Intimate Relation
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 3930
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E or PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1030H or PSYC 1101E or SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4080/6080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Contemporary Topics in Child Development: Risk and Resilience
Course
Description:
Advanced study of the theoretical perspectives and issues in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence.
Athena Title:Contemp Topics in Child Dev
Prerequisite:HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4090/6090. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Infant Development
Course
Description:
Emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development in infancy. Supervised observation in Infant Center and in selected homes.
Athena Title:Advanced Infant Development
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 3900 or HDFS 3900E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4130/6130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Perspectives in Policymaking
Course
Description:
Students will learn about the interdependence between family functioning and public policies at the local, state, and federal levels. The course will include theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing family policy, roles professionals can play in building family policy, and approaches professionals can use in implementing these roles.
Athena Title:Family Perspectives in Policy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4130E or HDFS 6130E
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4130E/6130E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Perspectives in Policymaking
Course
Description:
Students will learn about the interdependence between family functioning and public policies at the local, state, and federal levels. The course will include theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing family policy, roles professionals can play in building family policy, and approaches professionals can use in implementing these roles.
Athena Title:Family Perspectives in Policy
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4130 or HDFS 6130
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(HDFS)(KINS) 4260/6260. 3 hours.
Course Title:Childhood Obesity
Course
Description:
Developmental perspective to describe the interplay of genetic predispositions, environmental, behavioral, cultural, and economic factors that increase risk for childhood obesity. Discussion of the health consequences, current public policy, and evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment, including diet and physical activity, of childhood obesity.
Athena Title:Childhood Obesity
Prerequisite:NUTR 2100 or NUTR 2100E or NUTR 2100H
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4330. 3 hours.
Course Title:Diversity in Human Development and Family Systems
Course
Description:
Examination of the variability in family development, with an emphasis on culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical, as well as other characteristics of family members. Specific attention will be given to intersections of structural oppression, marginalization, privilege, and internalized identities of individuals, family systems, and groups across the lifespan with implications for research, policy, practice, and social justice. ​
Athena Title:Diversity in Human Development
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 4330
Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS(FHCE) 4500/6500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Aging and the Family
Course
Description:
Review of theory, research, and methodology on aging and the family. Emphasis rests with identifying current concepts and controversies, and diversity in the experiences of families and aging individuals.
Athena Title:Aging and the Family
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 3710 or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS(SOCI) 4610E. 3 hours.
Course Title:The Family
Course
Description:
Family study utilizing data from the fields of anthropology, individual, ans social psychology, history, sociology, economics, and psychiatry.
Athena Title:The Family
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4610, SOCI 4610, HDFS 6610, SOCI 6610
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:Junior or senior standing or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS(SOCI) 4610/6610. 3 hours.
Course Title:The Family
Course
Description:
Family study utilizing data from the fields of anthropology, individual and social psychology, history, sociology, economics, and psychiatry.
Athena Title:The Family
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4610E, SOCI 4610E
Prerequisite:Junior or senior standing or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4620/6620. 3 hours.
Course Title:Women in the Family and Society
Course
Description:
Women's experiences and gender issues in relation to family and individual development. Research and policy implications are examined.
Athena Title:Women in Family and Society
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4810/6810. 3 hours.
Course Title:Psychosocial Care of the Hospitalized Child and the Family
Course
Description:
The developmental and psychosocial issues facing hospitalized infants, youth, and their families. Focus on psychological and social issues associated with illness and other traumatic life experiences in childhood. The developmental perspective used in this course has applicability for understanding children's responses to other critical experiences. Topics covered will prepare students for careers in child life, special education, medical, and mental health professions.
Athena Title:Hospitalized Child and Family
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E)
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of Department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4820/6820. 3 hours.
Course Title:Child Life Interventions for Children and Families in Health Care Settings
Course
Description:
The child life profession will be examined, including history, theory, clinical practice, techniques, and interventions, along with experiential-learning with children and families coping with illness.
Athena Title:Child Life Interventions
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and HDFS 4810/6810 and permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4830S/6830S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Course
Description:
An exploration of different perspectives and realities focused on experiences of death, dying, grief, and loss across the lifespan. We will examine the cultural context of death, the personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members.
Athena Title:Grief Loss and Bereavement
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4830, HDFS 4830E or HDFS 6830, HDFS 6830E
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service learning component for approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and (HDFS 3700 or HDFS 3700E or HDFS 3700S) and HDFS 3710
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4830/6830. 3 hours.
Course Title:Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Course
Description:
An exploration of different perspectives and realities focused on experiences of death, dying, grief, and loss across the lifespan. We will examine the cultural context of death, the personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members.
Athena Title:Grief Loss and Bereavement
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4830E, HDFS 4830S or HDFS 6830E, HDFS 6830S
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and (HDFS 3700 or HDFS 3700E or HDFS 3700S) and HDFS 3710
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4830E/6830E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Course
Description:
An exploration of different perspectives and realities focused on experiences of death, dying, grief, and loss across the lifespan. We will examine the cultural context of death, the personal meaning of death at different stages in the life cycle, and the effect of death upon surviving family members.
Athena Title:Grief Loss and Bereavement
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4830, HDFS 4830S or HDFS 6830, HDFS 6830S
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and (HDFS 3700 or HDFS 3700E or HDFS 3700S) and HDFS 3710
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4850/6850. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Development
Course
Description:
Families as social groups that develop their own patterns, meanings, and processes across family life cycle in both conventional and alternative family forms.
Athena Title:Family Development
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4860/6860. 3 hours.
Course Title:Parenting and Child Guidance
Course
Description:
Application of theory, research, and developmental practice to understand the parent-child relationship from birth through adolescence. Diverse ways in which caregiving can be enacted, measured, and understood, as well as how to evaluate programs and practices aimed at supporting adults, children, and families.
Athena Title:Parenting and Child Guidance
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E)
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4870/6870. 3 hours.
Course Title:Human Sexuality Across the Life Span
Course
Description:
Students will learn how to define human sexuality and identify and analyze attitudes and diverse perspectives based on substantive and theoretical information, with emphasis on how development and interactions across the life span are affected by familial, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Athena Title:Human Sex Across the Lifespan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4870E or HDFS 6870E
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4870E/6870E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Human Sexuality Across the Lifespan
Course
Description:
Students will learn how to define human sexuality and identify and analyze attitudes and diverse perspectives based on substantive and theoretical information, with emphasis on how development and interactions across the life span are affected by familial, social, cultural, and psychological factors.
Athena Title:Human Sex Across the Lifespan
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4870 or HDFS 6870
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4880S/6880S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Life Education Methodology Service-Learning
Course
Description:
Using theory, research, and professional practice, students will learn to develop and evaluate applied family life educational programs that address critical issues of concern to individuals and families across the life span. Taught from an ecological systems perspective and using best practices in family life education, students will also learn how to effectively teach program content.
Athena Title:Family Life SL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4880, HDFS 4880W or HDFS 4880, HDFS 6880W
Nontraditional Format:Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the project(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 25-50% of overall instructional time.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E) and 3 hours of HDFS courses at the 3000-level or above
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4880W/6880W. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Life Education Methodology
Course
Description:
Using theory, research, and professional practice, students will learn to develop and evaluate applied family life educational programs that address critical issues of concern to individuals and families across the life span. Taught from an ecological systems perspective and using best practices in family life education, students will also learn about how to effectively teach program content.
Athena Title:Family Life Education Methodol
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4880, HDFS 4880S or HDFS 6880, HDFS 6880S
Nontraditional Format:This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that (a) relate clearly to course learning; (b) teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and (c) prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E) and 3 hours of HDFS courses at the 3000-level or above
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4880/6880. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Life Education Methodology
Course
Description:
Using theory, research, and professional practice students will learn to develop and evaluate applied family life educational programs that address critical issues of concern to individuals and families across the life span. Taught from an ecological systems perspective and using best practices in family life education, students will also learn about how to effectively teach program content.
Athena Title:Family Life Ed Methodology
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4880S, HDFS 4880W or HDFS 6880S, HDFS 6880W
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E) and 3 hours of HDFS courses at the 3000-level or above
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4900/6900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Selected topics and problems in human development and family science.
Athena Title:Seminar in HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4900E, HDFS 4900S or HDFS 6900E, HDFS 6900S
Nontraditional Format:Course is variable to accommodate non-traditional format for seminar and department orientation classes.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) or (HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E)
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4900E/6900E. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Selected topics and problems in human development and family science.
Athena Title:Seminar in HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4900, HDFS 4900S or HDFS 6900, HDFS 6900S
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) or (HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4900S/6900S. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Human Development and Family Science (Service-Learning)
Course
Description:
Selected topics and problems in human development and family science.
Athena Title:Seminar in HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4900, HDFS 4900E or HDFS 6900, HDFS 6900E
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) or (HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4910E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Early and Middle Childhood Development
Course
Description:
The physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth and development of children ages 3 through 11, with a particular focus on diversity, multicultural analysis, and research on young children.
Athena Title:Early and Middle Childhood Dev
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4910, HDFS 6910
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E) and (HDFS 3900 or HDFS 3900E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4910/6910. 3 hours.
Course Title:Early and Middle Childhood Development
Course
Description:
The physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth and development of children ages 3 through 11, with a particular focus on diversity, multicultural analysis, and research on young children.
Athena Title:Early and Middle Childhood
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 4910E
Prerequisite:[(HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2200E) or (HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)] and (HDFS 3900 or HDFS 3900E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research I
Nontraditional Format:This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research II
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data and to present results in writing and other relevant communication formats.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Research III
Nontraditional Format:These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability. The courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the student will work collaboratively as part of a research team. The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and techniques learned to the research project. Students will gather data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret data. The student will present results in writing or through participation in research-group or program meetings and meetings with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work per credit hour per semester is required.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit.
Course Title:Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project)
Course
Description:
Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that requires students to gather, analyze, and synthesize and interpret data. Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry.
Athena Title:Undergraduate Thesis
Nontraditional Format:This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the 4960R- 4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio, that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or capstone product is written in close collaboration with the faculty member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the department. The student will apply understanding of the discipline to identify or shape the research question and apply skills and techniques learned to complete the research project. The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge significant to their field of study. The student will have presented results in the form of a properly formatted, professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate professional capstone product and through the formal presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers during an approved event. The student will receive feedback from the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis project, the written thesis, and their presentation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5100/7100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Intervention
Course
Description:
Theoretical concepts and behavioral skills as applied to the intervention process with help-seeking individuals and families.
Athena Title:Family Intervention
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5100W or HDFS 7100W
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and HDFS 3920
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5100W/7100W. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Intervention
Course
Description:
Theoretical concepts and behavioral skills as applied to the intervention process with help-seeking individuals and families.
Athena Title:Family Intervention
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5100 or HDFS 7100
Nontraditional Format:This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c) prepare students for further writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100H or HDFS 2100E) and HDFS 3920
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5110W. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
The evaluation of research in the field of Human Development and Family Science and common problems incurred in applied research which affect the interpretation of data.
Athena Title:Research Methods in HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5110
Nontraditional Format:This version of the course will be taught as writing intensive, which means that the course will include substantial and ongoing writing assignments that a) relate clearly to course learning; b) teach the communication values of a discipline—for example, its practices of argument, evidence, credibility, and format; and c) writing in their academic work, in graduate school, and in professional life. The written assignments will result in a significant and diverse body of written work (the equivalent of 6000 words or 25 pages) and the instructor (and/or the teaching assistant assigned to the course) will be closely involved in student writing, providing opportunities for feedback and substantive revision.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5110. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
The evaluation of research in the field of Human Development and Family Science and the skills necessary to critically evaluate and conduct research.
Athena Title:Research Methods in HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5110W
Prerequisite:(HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H) and (HDFS 2200 or HDFS 2200E or HDFS 2200H or HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5130/7130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Therapeutic Benefits of Play
Course
Description:
Individual and group programming for children and adolescents based upon current theory, research, and developmentally appropriate practice. Special emphasis will be placed upon the integration and implementation of therapeutic activities, including art, music, movement, and dramatic and medical play, particularly in the healthcare context.
Athena Title:Therapeutic Benefits of Play
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5130S or HDFS 7130S
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2950-2950L or HDFS 2950E
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5130S/7130S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Therapeutic Benefits of Play
Course
Description:
Individual and group programming for children and adolescents based upon current theory, research, and developmentally appropriate practice. Special emphasis will be placed upon the integration and implementation of therapeutic activities, including art, music, movement, and dramatic and medical play, particularly in a community-based service-learning setting.
Athena Title:Therapeutic Benefits of Play
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5130 or HDFS 7130
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5140/7140. 6 hours.
Course Title:Group Programs for Young Children
Course
Description:
Developmental and educational theories applied to the design, content, and implementation of group programs for young children.
Athena Title:Group Programs Young Children
Undergraduate Prerequisite:(HDFS 3900 or HDFS 3900E) and (HDFS 5130/7130 or HDFS 5130S/7130S) and (HDFS 2950 or HDFS 2950E)
Graduate Prerequisite:HDFS 4860/6860
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS(ETAP) 5150/7150. 3 hours.
Course Title:Families, Schools, and Communities
Course
Description:
Families and their relationships with schools and communities, with consideration of how historical events related to issues of diversity impact these relationships. Implications for selected areas of practice, including school counseling, teaching, community development, and advocacy, are emphasized.
Athena Title:Families Schools and Community
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5150S or HDFS 7150S
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5150S/7150S. 3 hours.
Course Title:Families, Schools, and Communities
Course
Description:
Families and their relationship with schools and communities, with consideration of how historical events related to issues of diversity impact these relationships. Implications for selected areas of practice, including school counseling, teaching, community development, and advocacy, are emphasized.
Athena Title:Families Schools and Community
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5150, ETAP 5150 or HDFS 7150, ETAP 7150
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 2100 or HDFS 2100E or HDFS 2100H
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5500/7500. 3 hours.
Course Title:Aging and Social Inequalities
Course
Description:
The dynamic interplay between aging, inequalities and privilege occurs through interpersonal interactions, societal institutions, and social policies. In addition to contemporary Western literature examining aging, gender, race-ethnicity, and social class, we also will consider aging in cross-cultural and historical perspectives through the use of comparative and historical readings and discussions.
Athena Title:Aging and Social Inequalities
Undergraduate Prerequisite:HDFS 3710 or HDFS(FHCE) 4500/6500 or permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5710/7710. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Study Tour in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Selected topics in human development and family science. Combined with site visits to relevant locations.
Athena Title:Study Tour in HDFS
Nontraditional Format:Lecture, tour, and other activities for the length of the program.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5910. 6-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Applied Community Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in settings with employed persons in a Human Development and Family Science or related field.
Athena Title:Applied Internship In HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5910S
Nontraditional Format:Students must complete 40 clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered (e.g., 6 credit hours = 240 clock hours) within the semester during which they are registered for the internship.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5910S. 6-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Applied Community Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice with a community-based human or family-service related partner. Student and community partner will conduct a needs-assessment to identify a community need. Students will also connect their course learning goals through reflection and critical analysis via bi-weekly reflective journals submitted to the course instructor.
Athena Title:Applied HDFS Internship
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS 5910
Nontraditional Format:Students must complete 40 clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered (e.g., 6 credit hours = 240 clock hours) within the semester during which they are registered for the internship. Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time outside the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 75-100% of overall instructional time.
Prerequisite:permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5920/7920. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in programs for children under six with employed persons with a degree in Human Development and Family Science or a related field.
Athena Title:Internship in HDFS
Nontraditional Format:Students are expected to complete 40 total clock hours per 1 credit hour registered.
Undergraduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Graduate Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 5950. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Applied Research Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised experience with faculty in qualitative and/or quantitative research in a topical area related to human development and family science. With mentorship and feedback from faculty, students will generate and disseminate developmental knowledge over the life span, fostering research and its application to enhance quality of life.
Athena Title:Rsch Intern In Hum Dev Fam Sci
Nontraditional Format:Research internship. One credit hour translates to three "clock" hours per week. (The clock hours include the time spent working on the research project or in the lab of their research supervisor and may include lab meetings, data entry, data analysis, working with grad assistants, and other research related activities.) A student registered for a 1 credit hour would be expected to complete 45 clock hours (2 credits = 90 clock hours; 3 credits = 135 clock hours) during the 15-week semester.
Prerequisite:(HDFS 5110 or HDFS 5110W or PSYC 3980 or SOCI 3600) and permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 6100. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories of Human Development
Course
Description:
Theoretical and historical perspectives used in the study of human development across the lifespan.
Athena Title:THEORIES OF HUM DEV
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 6100
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Pre or Corequisite:HDFS 6110
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 6140E. 3 hours.
Course Title:Medical Terminology for the Child Life Profession
Course
Description:
Course will expand students’ knowledge of medical terminology relevant to the practice of child life in hospitals and other clinical healthcare settings. Child life students will be familiarized with parts of words (roots, combining forms, suffixes, and prefixes) in order to build a foundational knowledge of common terminology in subspecialties of pediatric healthcare. Provides opportunities to practice explaining medical terminology and medical procedures in the developmentally appropriate language for children of different ages.
Athena Title:Medical Terminology for Child
Nontraditional Format:This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Prerequisite:[HDFS 4820/6820 and (HDFS 5130/7130 or HDFS 5130S/7130S)] or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 6630. 3 hours.
Course Title:Theories of Family Relationships
Course
Description:
Theoretical and philosophical perspectives used in the study of families.
Athena Title:THEORIES FAM REL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 6630
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 6640. 3 hours.
Course Title:Issues in Family Relationships
Course
Description:
Integration of classic and current research literature on families from an ecological, life-span perspective.
Athena Title:ISSUES FAM REL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HDFS(SOCI) 4610/6610 or CHFD 6640
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 6800. 3 hours.
Course Title:Research Methods
Course
Description:
Research design in selected areas of family and consumer sciences. Emphasis on common problems incurred in measurement and data analysis.
Athena Title:Research Methods
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in HPRB 7510, HPRB 7510E, KINS 7150, SOWK 7126, SOWK 7126E
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7000. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:MASTER'S RESEARCH
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 7000
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:Graduate Student Seminar
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7010. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Directed reading and/or research under supervision of the instructor.
Athena Title:DIRECTED STUDY HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 7010
Nontraditional Format:Students are expected to complete 40 total clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7020. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Course Title:Non-Thesis Clinical Project in Child Life
Course
Description:
Development of a non-thesis clinical project and a final written report describing the development process, under the direction of the major professor. Specific components of the non-thesis clinical project include defending the clinical project proposal, creating appropriate content and design to meet the needs of the audience, conducting readability analyses, collaborating with community partners to review and revise the project, writing a final report of the clinical project, and completing the final defense.
Athena Title:Clinical Project in Child Life
Nontraditional Format:Independent creation of non-thesis clinical project and final report.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7160. 3 hours.
Course Title:Qualitative Methods In Family Science
Course
Description:
Practical knowledge for conceptualization and designs of qualitative research projects, including data collection, analysis (including manual and digital methods), presentations, publications, and writing. Students develop skills in individual, dyadic, triadic interviewing, fieldwork, focus groups, ethnography, and participatory action research.
Athena Title:Qual Methods Fam Science
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7170. 3 hours.
Course Title:Introduction to Applied Statistics in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Foundations for statistical reasoning and applications (e.g., SPSS), with an emphasis on the application of developmental and family research. Students will gain understanding of basic statistical concepts and analytical procedures (e.g., descriptive statistics, statistical significance, standard deviation, correlations, t-tests, cross tabulations, analysis of variance, and regression).
Athena Title:Intro to Applied Stat in HDFS
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7210. 3-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Problems in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Individual guidance in the development of a significant project related to the student's field of work. Written report of problem or project required.
Athena Title:Problems in HDFS
Nontraditional Format:Directed study. For each 3-credit course, a student will be required to complete a minimum of 120 contact hours. These hours can be a combination of lecture and practicum hours.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 9 hours credit.
Course Title:Master's Thesis
Course
Description:
Thesis writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:MASTER'S THESIS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 7300
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and thesis preparation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7350. 3 hours.
Course Title:Issues and Ethics in Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Disciplines and professional groups related to marriage and family therapy, including historical, ethical, and legal issues, and other topics relevant to the current practice of marriage and family therapy.
Athena Title:MFT Ethics
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in ECHD 7350, SOWK 7350
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7910. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in settings with employed persons with a degree in Human Development and Family Science or related field.
Athena Title:INTERNSHIP IN HDFS
Nontraditional Format:Students must complete 40 clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered (e.g., 6 credit hours = 240 clock hours) within the semester during which they are registered for the internship.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 7930. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Hospital Internship in Child Life
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in a hospital or other healthcare setting with children birth–age 18, with employed Certified Child Life Specialists.
Athena Title:Internship in Child Life
Nontraditional Format:Internship.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8040. 3 hours.
Course Title:Family Psychopathology and Assessment throughout the Life Span
Course
Description:
Prepares students to identify and assess psychopathology in families throughout the life span using a biopsychosocial family systems framework.
Athena Title:FAMILY PSYCHOPATHOL
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8040
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8050. 3 hours.
Course Title:Mechanisms of Change in Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Focuses on change in a relational context. Models of change, factors related to change, and interventions related to change will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to critically examine these interventions and models within the contexts of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and applicability to specific presenting problems.
Athena Title:Change in MFT
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8060. 3 hours.
Course Title:Contemporary Approaches to Couples and Family Therapy Across the Life Span
Course
Description:
Post-modern theories examining and intervening with individuals and families across the life span. Narrative therapy, collaborative language systems and solution-focused therapy will be presented. Discussion of how cultural contexts influence the constructs of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation and interpersonal power.
Athena Title:Contemporary MFT
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8070. 3 hours.
Course Title:Couple and Sex Therapy
Course
Description:
Designed to help students gain an advanced understanding of the role of sexuality in human relationships and to learn interventions and approaches to treating sexual problems. Additionally, the students will learn various theoretical applications to common problems presented in couple therapy.
Athena Title:COUPLE & SEX THERAP
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8070
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8080. 3 hours.
Course Title:Global Mental Health: Systemic Applications to Contemporary Challenges
Course
Description:
Advanced core course in HDFS, MFT specialization, uses a social justice orientation to address global mental health with an emphasis on systemic applications to contemporary challenges. Evidence-based clinical interventions will be introduced in prevention, intervention, and translational sciences. Implications for the design and conduct of trials will be integrated.
Athena Title:Global Mental Health
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:EDUC(HDFS) 8120. 3 hours.
Course Title:History of Childhood and the Family in the United States
Course
Description:
An examination of the changing experiences and forms of childhood and family life, as mediated by class and ethnicity, over the course of United States history. Students will seek to relate those changing experiences and forms to their political, economic, and schooling contexts, and to consider explanations for their historical alterations.
Athena Title:History Childhood Family US
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8130. 3 hours.
Course Title:Behavioral Medicine and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Designed to provide graduate students with extensive knowledge of theory, research, and practice in behavioral medicine and foundations of medical family therapy.
Athena Title:Behavioral Med MFT
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered summer semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:NUTR(KINS)(HDFS) 8250. 3 hours.
Course Title:Child Growth, Diet, and Disease
Course
Description:
Diet and disease considerations in the setting of child and adolescent health. Intended for current and future researchers and providers of children and adolescents. Foundations of physical growth, including biological mechanisms and clinical/research methods, unique nutrition needs, emerging forms of practice, and scientific literature will be emphasized.
Athena Title:Child Growth Diet and Disease
Prerequisite:NUTR 6400 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8610. 3 hours.
Course Title:Advanced Family Theories
Course
Description:
Course focuses on conceptual frameworks used to study diverse families. Assumptions, limitations, and empirical examples of family theories will be discussed. Course activities will challenge students to critically interpret applications of family theories. The course also explores cutting-edge theoretical orientations in family science that inform a social justice orientation.
Athena Title:Advanced Family Theories
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8700. 3 hours.
Course Title:Philosophy of Science in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Integration of literature on history and philosophy of science as it pertains to the study of human development and families across the life span.
Athena Title:PHIL SCI IN HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8700
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8710. 3 hours.
Course Title:Principles of Life-Span Human Development
Course
Description:
Integration of theoretical and research literature as it pertains to study of human development over the life span with an emphasis on contextual-systemic approaches to family and individual development.
Athena Title:LIFE-SPAN HUM DEV
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8710
Prerequisite:CHFD 8700
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8720. 3 hours.
Course Title:Ecological Perspective on Individual and Family Diversity
Course
Description:
Theoretical, historical, and philosophical perspectives on diversity and similarity in individual and family development. Considers transactions among families and individuals and other significant contexts as moderated by diversity. Emphasizes implications for service delivery, treatment, policy, and marriage and family therapy.
Athena Title:DIVERSITY
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8720
Prerequisite:CHFD 8700 or HDFS 8700
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8730. 3 hours.
Course Title:Quantitative Analysis in Human Development and Family Science II
Course
Description:
Focuses on multivariate statistical analytical techniques. Topics include multiple regression, factor analysis, logistic regression, and structural equation modeling. Students will learn appropriate use of these techniques as they apply to the study of family across the life course. They will learn statistical packages such as Mplus and Amos.
Athena Title:QUANT FAM SCI II
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8800. 3 hours.
Course Title:Quantitative Methods in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Quantitative research processes, conceptualization of research problems, research designs, selection of appropriate methods of data collection, consideration of alternative data analysis strategies, interpretation of findings, and research writing. Research on marital and family therapy included.
Athena Title:QUANTITATIVE METHOD
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8800
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8810. 3 hours.
Course Title:Qualitative Methods in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Qualitative research processes, conceptualization of research problems, research design, selection of appropriate methods of data collection, consideration of alternative data analysis strategies, interpretation of findings, and research writing. Research in marital and family therapy included.
Athena Title:QUALITATIVE METHODS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8810
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8840. 3 hours.
Course Title:Multilevel and Growth Curve Modeling for Family and Social Sciences
Course
Description:
Multilevel regression models. Multilevel models are used in studies where individuals are nested within communities and/or where individuals are measured repeatedly over time. The course emphasizes application of multilevel regression models in family/community research and introduces statistical modeling using several software packages, including HLM, SAS, AMOS, and Mplus.
Athena Title:Multilevel and Growth Curve
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8850. 3 hours.
Course Title:Categorical and Dyadic Data Analysis and Mixture Modeling for Family and Social Sciences
Course
Description:
Focuses on dyadic data analysis and categorical data analysis. Topics include dyadic data analysis and survival analysis. Students will learn appropriate use of these techniques as they apply to the study of family across the life course. They will learn statistical software packages, such as Mplus and SAS.
Athena Title:Categorical and Dyadic Data
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8860. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
Course Title:Advanced Longitudinal Data Analysis for Family and Social Sciences
Course
Description:
Several topics related to longitudinal continuous and categorical data analysis. Topics include analysis of change, analysis of panel data, diary data, and longitudinal couple data, synchrony and concordance, latent transition models, and survival mixture models. Examples from the family, social, and behavioral sciences are used.
Athena Title:Longitudinal Analysis
Prerequisite:HDFS 8730 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8870. 3 hours.
Course Title:Meta-Analysis for Family and Social Sciences
Course
Description:
Meta-analysis in HDFS/related social sciences. This course covers all steps of performing a meta-analysis, including developing research questions, searching for literature, coding effect sizes and study characteristics, analyzing meta-analytic data, and preparing a publishable manuscript. Students will use Excel, SPSS, Mplus, and/or R packages at various steps of meta-analytic review.
Athena Title:Meta-Analysis for FSS
Prerequisite:HDFS 7170 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8910. 1-2 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Current Research and Issues in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Current research of faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars. Discussion of current issues pertaining to child and family development.
Athena Title:Current Research Issues HDFS
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 8950. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Seminar in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Current literature on selected areas in human development and family science; discussion of current research trends; reports and discussion on selected topics; completion of review of empirical research paper.
Athena Title:SEMINAR IN HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 8950
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9000. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Research
Course
Description:
Research while enrolled for a doctoral degree under the direction of faculty members.
Athena Title:Doctoral Research
Nontraditional Format:Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9005. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 45 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Graduate Student Seminar
Course
Description:
Advanced supervised experience in an applied setting. This course may not be used to satisfy a student's approved program of study.
Athena Title:Doctoral Grad Student Seminar
Nontraditional Format:Seminar.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9010. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Directed Study in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Independent study and/or research under supervision of an instructor.
Athena Title:DIRECTED STUDY HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 9010
Nontraditional Format:Directed study.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9070. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 36 hours credit.
Course Title:Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Supervised experience in marriage and family therapy.
Athena Title:MFT Practicum
Nontraditional Format:Practicum.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9080. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Methods of supervision in marriage and family therapy.
Athena Title:MFT Supervision
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every even-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9085. 3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit.
Course Title:Applied Supervision of Marriage and Family Therapy
Course
Description:
Supervision of the practice of systemic supervision for clinical doctoral students.
Athena Title:Supervision of Supervision
Nontraditional Format:Students will provide supervision of Master's-level clinical practice for a minimum of 2 hours per week (1 live and 1 consult or video). May also be required to facilitate a 3 hour practicum for Master's-level clinicians, dependent upon the site. Students will be required to participate in group supervision in addition to live, observed supervision with an AAMFT approved supervisor.
Prerequisite:HDFS 9080 or permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered spring semester every odd-numbered year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9300. 1-9 hours. Repeatable for maximum 18 hours credit.
Course Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Course
Description:
Dissertation writing under the direction of the major professor.
Athena Title:Doctoral Dissertation
Nontraditional Format:Independent research and preparation of the doctoral dissertation.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9900. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 3 hours credit.
Course Title:Preinternship Orientation
Course
Description:
Orientation and preparation for doing a doctoral level internship.
Athena Title:PREINTERN ORIENT
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 9900
Nontraditional Format:Preinternship course with seminar style.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall and spring semester every year.
Grading System:A-F (Traditional)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9910. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in off-campus settings with employed persons with a degree in Human Development and Family Science or a related field.
Athena Title:INTERNSHIP IN HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 9910
Nontraditional Format:Students are expected to complete a minimum of 40 total clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
       
Course ID:HDFS 9920. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Course Title:Internship in Human Development and Family Science
Course
Description:
Supervised professional practice in on-campus settings with employed persons with a degree in Human Development and Family Science or related field.
Athena Title:INTERNSHIP IN HDFS
Equivalent Courses:Not open to students with credit in CHFD 9920
Nontraditional Format:Students are expected to complete a minimum of 40 total clock hours per 1 credit hour for which they are registered.
Prerequisite:Permission of department
Semester Course
Offered:
Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year.
Grading System:S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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