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HDF 200 Constructivism as a Tool for Learning

Using Constructivist philosophy, students will establish their view of the young child, guiding adult, and environment as a lens to frame future teaching practices. This course may be offered in an online format.

Credits
2(2-0)

HDF 205 Teaching and Learning about Race in Early Childhood

This course explores development of racial awareness; impacts of racism on development; and culturally responsive, anti-bias principles for children birth to 8 years of age. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: HDF 100. (University Program Group IV-C: Studies in Racism and Cultural Diversity in the United States)

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 207 Introduction to Research Methods in HDFS

Introduction to research processes within human development and family studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HDF 100.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 211 Marriage and Close Relationships

This course examines the cultural and historical factors and processes that affect the development of marital, familial, and other close relationships across the life course.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 212 Families in Cultural Perspective

The varieties of family forms and resulting patterns of interpersonal relations to be found throughout Western history and in selected Western and non-Western cultures. (University Program Group III-B: Studies in Social Structures)

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 213 Introduction to Human Sexuality

Human sexual development throughout the life cycle. Emphasis on understanding and acceptance of self as a sexually functioning person. Identical to WGS 213. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

WGS 213

HDF 214QR Consumer Economics

This course introduces financial and resource management skills using quantitative reasoning and mathematical calculations to enhance family financial well-being. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Quantitative Reasoning.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 219 Field Work

This course examines service learning and potential career paths for professionals in Human Development and Family Studies. Field placements required. Prerequisites: A signed major in Child Development or Family Studies; HDF 100 or HDF 211 or PSY 220.

Credits
3(1-6)

HDF 247 Introduction to Gerontology

An interdisciplinary approach to the study of aging with a focus on the normal changes that occur as one ages physically, mentally and socially. May be offered as writing intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 248 Service Learning in Gerontology

A structured and supervised service learning experience in professional service settings specifically addressing the needs of older adults. Prerequisites: concurrent registration in or completion of HDF 247 or PSY 325.

Credits
3(Spec)