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A structured observation experience that provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of typical infant/toddler development to observed behaviors. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
PSY 220 or
EDU 280. Co-requisite:
HDF 302.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
The study of pregnancy, prenatal development, childbirth, and the development of infants and toddlers (to 3 years) within the family and the larger social system. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Principles for growth and development of preschool and early elementary children (ages 3-8) from diverse backgrounds and observations of children in early education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220.
Credits
4(Spec)
Study of adolescence and issues relating to the family of a teenager. Prerequisite:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
The study of the parent-child relationship, and the impact of that relationship on the development of both children and parents. Prerequisite: one of:
HDF 100,
EDU 280, or
PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Survey of child and adolescent theories of development. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220; Signed major or minor in Child Development, or in Family Studies. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Study of the child, family, community, and schools, including parent education and involvement in learning, family and community characteristics, child abuse, and family issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220; Pre/Co-requisites:
HDF 200.
Credits
3(3-0)
Integrated nature of family management; values, goals as reflected in decision-making regarding family resources.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to skills and methods for professional practice with children and adolescents. Prerequisites:
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development; Recommended:
HDF 307.
Credits
3(3-0)
An introduction to the skills and methods essential for work with individuals and families in service fields. Prerequisites:
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development or Family Studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
An international cultural immersion experience working on a service learning project under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; minimum of 2.5 GPA; minimum of 24 CMU credit hours; depending on the service project approved, prerequisites may include language credit or ability, completion of specialized courses, or demonstration of appropriate skills for the project. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition, Option 2)
Credits
3-6(Spec)
An international cultural immersion experience studying early childhood education as it is inspired by the early childhood centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Prerequisites:
HDF 200 or 25 semester hours completed.
Credits
3(Spec)
An examination of U.S. legislation and policies that undergird the aging services network. Prerequisite:
HDF 247.
Credits
3(3-0)
The course takes a social construction approach examining how a gendered society influences the way adult men perceive themselves, other men, women and social situations. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
HDF 247; one additional 3 credit HDF course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Course designed to familiarize human development and family studies students with the methods and materials necessary to teach and work as a family-helping professional. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220; HDF/SOC 213 or
HSC 222;
HDF 211; 3 other credits in the Family Studies major or Family Life and Human Sexuality minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)