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HDF 301 Infant Toddler Practicum Experience

A structured observation experience that provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of typical infant/toddler development to observed behaviors. Prerequisite: HDF 100 or PSY 220; HDF 302.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or PSY 220; HDF 302

Corequisites

None.

HDF 302 Infant and Toddler Development

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. Prerequisites: HDF 100 or PSY 220.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or PSY 220

Corequisites

None.

HDF 303 Early Childhood Development

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.  Prerequisite: HDF 100 or PSY 220.

Credits
4(Spec)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or PSY 220

Corequisites

None.

HDF 306 Adolescent Development

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)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220

Corequisites

None.

HDF 307 Parent-Child Relations

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 100EDU 280, or PSY 220.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

one of: HDF 100, EDU 280, or PSY 220

Corequisites

None.

HDF 308 What's Your Lens? Theories of Child and Adolescent Development

Students will explore various theories of child and adolescent development as they seek to understand and interpret children’s behavior and development from differing perspectives. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: HDF 100 or PSY 220 or EDU 280; signed major or minor in Child Development or Family Studies.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or PSY 220 or EDU 280; Signed major or minor in Child Development or Family Studies

Corequisites

None.

HDF 309 Family and Community Partnerships in Early Childhood

Study of the child, family, and community, including family engagement in learning, family and community characteristics, opportunities, and risk factors. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: HDF 100 or PSY 220; Pre/Co- requisite: HDF 200.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or PSY 220

Corequisites

None.

HDF 319 Applied HDFS: Developing Programs for Children and Families

In this project-based learning course, students design, develop, and plan a program and grant to address issues faced by individuals, children, or families. Prerequisites: HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Family Studies or Child Development; HDF 207.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Family Studies or Child Development; HDF 207.

Corequisites

None.

HDF 320 HDFS International Service Learning

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)

Prerequisites

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

Corequisites

None.

HDF 321 International Reggio-Inspired Early Childhood Learning

A cultural immersion experience studying early childhood education as it is inspired by the early childhood centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Prerequisite: HDF 200 or 25 semester hours completed

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

HDF 200 or 25 semester hours completed

Corequisites

None.

HDF 328 Programs, Policies and Services for Older Adults

An examination of U.S. legislation and policies that undergird the aging services network. Prerequisite: HDF 247.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

HDF 247

Corequisites

None.

HDF 340 Men and Masculinities in Adulthood

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)

Prerequisites

HDF 100 or HDF 247; one additional 3 credit HDF course

Corequisites

None.

HDF 360 Integration of Content in Early Childhood through Play

Integration of content knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through the developmental processes in which young children learn with an emphasis on play.  Prerequisites: HDF 200 or SPE 126; HDF 303 or EDU 293.

Credits
4(Spec)

Prerequisites

HDF 200 or SPE 126; HDF 303 or EDU 293

Corequisites

None.

HDF 397 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies

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)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.