HDFS - Human Dev & Family Sci (HDFS)
HDFS 200 Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science (HDFS); overview of the common theories and methods in HDFS; introduction to Family Life Education (FLE) and its applications in HDFS.
HDFS 300 Family Development and Relationships
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This course explores the dynamic nature of family development and relationships. Students will examine the evolution of family structures, the impact of culture and society on family dynamics and strategies for promoting healthy relationships within the family unit. Through a combination of lectures, readings, discussions and experiential activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by families in today's world. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 310 Family Resource Management
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the application of principles of family resource management, including goal-setting, decision-making, planning, and conflict resolution; understanding family decision-making pertaining to resources, including time, energy, finances and consumerism; theories for family goal-setting and decision-making, as well as environmental influences on family resources; management practices for effective resource management within families. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 342 Parenting and Family Caregiving
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Major theories and concepts in parenting and family caregiving; parenting and family caregiving in diverse family forms and cultures across the infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescent years; caregiving for elderly parents. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 390 Basic Research in Family Science
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Overview of social science research methods with an emphasis on methods common in the field of Human Development and Family Science; insight into the scientific method as it is applied to family science; ethical issues in family science research; basic research designs including experimental versus non-experimental designs, survey research, observational methods, and special designs in family science; research concepts including variables and measurement, and sampling procedures; instruction in descriptive and inferential research results. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 444 Professional Ethics in Decision-Making
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues as they relate to professional practice. Research and theories related to formation of social attitudes and values; recognizing and respecting the diversity of values and the complexity of value choice in a pluralistic society; examining value systems and ideologies systematically and objectively; social consequences of value choices; recognizing the ethical implications of social and technological changes and ethics of professional practice. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 445 Family Law and Social Policy
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Examination of the interrelations between families and social policies in the United States; exploration of the effect of social policy on family functioning as well as how families contribute to social problems and policy solutions; survey of theories that inform family-related social policy and practices in policy development and implementation; critique of social policies from a family perspective. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 477 Systems Evaluation for Family Science
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Family Life Education program development, implementation, and evaluation using the Systems Evaluation Protocol, a predominant evaluation tool in HDFS; techniques for developing (e.g., logic/pathway modeling), implementing (e.g., instructional techniques), and evaluating (e.g., process/response, effectiveness) programs and services for children and families; discussion of using effective researcher-practitioner partnerships to advance the quality and access of Family Life Education programs. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 478 Advanced Skills for Family Science Practitioners
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Application of theories and concepts in family science to the practice and provision of programs and services for children and families; professional development topics pertinent to family science practice; preparation to take the exam to become Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE); foundational skills necessary to prepare and plan for internship positions. Prerequisites: HDFS 200; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 484 Internship
Credits 12.
12 Other Hours.
Supervised field training through internships with children and family-based organizations, programs, and services. Must be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HDFS 478; junior or senior classification.
HDFS 485 Directed Studies
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research problems and readings in areas selected to supplement existing offerings; individual reports, oral and written, required. May be taken up to 12 hours for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification; approval of instructor.
HDFS 489 Special Topics In...
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Other Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of Human Development and Family Studies. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.
HDFS 491 Research
Credits 0 to 4.
0 to 4 Other Hours.
Research conducted under the direction of faculty member in educational psychology. May be taken three times for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.