400
Focus on the purpose of assessment, with emphasis on methods and skills used in assessing young children's development. Collaboration with parents and professionals is emphasized. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 302 or 303 or ECDL Block.
Credits
3(3-0)
Focus on quantitative methods and skills used in assessing young children’s development. Analytical processes and collaboration with familiesand professionals is emphasized. This course may be taught in an online format. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites:
HDF 302 or
HDF 303 or
HDF 306 or
HDF 510; or ECDL Block.
Credits
3(3-0)
Methods and theories of guidance for working with children in early childhood settings. Supervised laboratory experiences. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 200;
HDF 303 with a grade of C+ or better; or ECDL Block. Recommended:
HDF 403.
Credits
3(Spec)
Knowledge and application of evidence-based practices in early childhood settings. Opportunities to plan experiences in science, social studies, language, nutrition, movement and arts. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 200;
HDF 303 with a grade of C+ or better; or ECDL Block. Recommended:
HDF 402.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on children and hospitalization from developmental and contextual perspectives. Coping challenges and strategies to assist coping with hospitalization are examined. This course may be offered in online or hybrid format. Prerequisite:
HDF 100 or
PSY 220 or
EDU 280.
Credits
3(3-0)
Development of professional skills for working with young children and families. Supervised lead teaching experience in the Child Development and Learning Laboratory. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Grade of C+ or better in
HDF 402 and 403. Pre/Co- requisite:
HDF 400.
Credits
6(Spec)
This course examines how factors from social, legal, and political contexts influence family development and functioning over the life course. Prerequisites:
HDF 211; senior standing.
Credits
3(3-0)
The purpose, rationale, professional issues, planning, techniques and methods, learning objectives, evaluation, and guided experience in facilitating discussion in human sexuality groups. Prerequisites: permission of instructor;
HDF 213 or SOC 213 or
WGS 213.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines research processes within human development and family studies. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites:
HDF 100, 207.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course examines individual development and aging within the context of the family: marriage, singlehood and widowhood; intergenerational relations and grandparenthood; sibling relations and friendships. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: One of the following:
HDF 100,
HDF 247,
PSY 100,
SOC 100.
Credits
3(3-0)
A structured internship that provides students with an opportunity to work in a professional setting serving the needs of individuals and families. No more than 6 credits may be taken each semester. Prerequisites:
HDF 317 or 319 or 506 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development or Family Studies.
Credits
1-12(Spec)
This course assumes multiple theoretical perspectives to examine older women’s, psychological, social, and physical development, family and social roles, and policy implications. Identical to
WGS 430. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. This course may be offered online. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or 247 or
PSY 325.
Credits
3(3-0)
Cross Listed Courses
WGS 430
A student-initiated learning activity focusing on a faculty approved topic in Human Development and Family Studies. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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
1-15(Spec)