Human Development and Family Studies Course Descriptions

HDFS 201 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
3
Exploration and understanding of social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of individual from infancy through old age in context of family.
HDFS 202 FOUNDATIONS OF FAMILY STUDIES
3
Examination of diverse families in United States with emphasis on issues of race, ethnicity, class, and gender. Focus on effects of demographic, historical and social changes.
HDFS 210 INTRODUCTION TO CARING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
3
Introduction of core competencies needed in early care and education. Topics include basic orientation to child development; understanding children's behavior; developmental curriculum; family issues; health, safety, and nutrition; and professional issues.
HDFS 220 CHILD DEVELOPMENT I: PRENATAL TO AGE 3
3
Study of prenatal development and physical, perceptual, social-emotional, and cognitive-language developmental domains of children birth to three. Emphasis on nurturing relationships and understanding child development within cultural contexts of children's families. Directed observation in infant/toddler settings.
HDFS 221 CHILD DEVELOPMENT II: 3 TO 10
3
Study of cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children three to ten years old. Variables that influence child development including family and school investigated. Directed observation of children.
PREREQ: HDFS220 or HDFS201.
HDFS 222 INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM: BIRTH – GRADE 2
3
Curriculum/programming for optimal development of children birth to second grade in inclusive settings. Focus on curriculum approaches and examination of role of play, constructivist theories, developmentally appropriate/culturally responsive practice.
PREREQ: HDFS220 and HDFS221.
COREQ: HDFS224.
HDFS 224 PRACTICUM IN INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM: BIRTH – GRADE 2
3
Discussion and weekly practicum experience with children in early childhood settings. Focus on application of theory and reflective thinking. Experience in curriculum planning and guidance.
PREREQ: HDFS220 and HDFS221.
COREQ: HDFS222.
HDFS 230 FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES
3
Discusses community context of family life and interface of family with school, community and work settings. Community development, social capital, collaboration, family and community asset building, and opportunity structure analysis approaches presented.
HDFS 235 SURVEY IN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
3
Introduces scope of human service agencies focusing on needs of children and families.
HDFS 236 INFANTS AND TODDLERS: DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS
3
Study of infant and toddler with emphasis on interrelated growth patterns and processes, appropriate curriculum and stimulation, and effects of prenatal and perinatal conditions on future development.
PREREQ: HDFS221.
HDFS 270 FAMILIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
3
Focuses on people with developmental disabilities in context of their family and culture from multidisciplinary perspective. Covers disabilities and their causes; changing needs across lifespan, gender, cross-cultural and legal issues; and information about prevention/intervention, employment, inclusion, and empowerment.
May be cross-listed with PSYC270 and/or SOCI270.
HDFS 271 ALCOHOL ISSUES & COLLEGE STUDENTS
1-3
Focus on alcohol-related issues for college students, including legal and health issues. Media Messages about alcohol use, including prevention messages, are emphasized.
PREREQ: HDFS222, HDFS224, and either HDFS306 or HDFS406
COREQ: HDFS414, HDFS433 AND HDFS435
HDFS 328 INTRODUCTION TO THE RESEARCH PROCESS
3
Exposure to research process through attending and critiquing research presentations, reading and reviewing scholarly papers, and development of variety of research skills, such as instrument design, coding and data entry. Students' work contributes to development of professional portfolio.
PREREQ: HDFS201 and HDFS202.
HDFS 329 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
3
Physical, intellectual and social-emotional development of adolescents and youth in context of family, peer groups and community. Emphasis on theories, current research and transition from adolescence to young adulthood.
PREREQ: EDUC202 or HDFS201.
HDFS 330 MENTORING & HELPING RELATIONSHIPS
3
Introduction to the core dimensions of mentoring and helping relationships: empathy, active listening, problem-solving and cultural competence.  Empahsis is on applying the skills in a variety of business, educational, medical and community settings.
HDFS 331 YOUTH-AT-RISK
3
Explores diverse theories regarding characteristics of youth-at-risk including examination of individual, family, school, and societal factors. Risk behaviors identified as well as early identification and applying effective, research-based intervention programs.
HDFS 332 COUNSELING THEORIES
3
Examination of selected counseling theories from theoretical, personal, functional and philosophical points of view.
HDFS 333 DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
3
Developmental theory and research related to intrapersonal and interpersonal conditions, characteristics, attitudes and behaviors necessary for effective human relationships. Basic focus on psychology of individual, relationship skills, conflict management and intimacy.
HDFS 334 EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
3
Field experience combined with seminar emphasizing professional issues in human services, including portfolio development and career planning.  Students should arrange for a 50 hour field placement prior to the first weel of class (see instructor)
HDFS 338 SEXUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
3
Multidisciplinary approach to controversial human sexuality issues which examines and addresses societal solutions to these controversies.
HDFS 339 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
3
Examines developmental processes, life span changes, transitions and stage related issues of early, middle and late adult life. Explores concepts, theories, historical trends and empirical studies during these life periods; integrates theories with practical applications.
PREREQ: EDUC202 or HDFS201 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 340 EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM II
3
History, research and practical issues in organization and operation of early childhood programs with emphasis on preschool and kindergarten settings; integrating and adapting curriculum, facilities, equipment and instructional strategies to needs of young children. Includes field experience.
PREREQ: HDFS222 and HDFS224.
HDFS 346 COUNSELING IN HUMAN SERVICES
3
Presents approaches to interviewing and counseling individuals and families in a variety of community-based human service settings. Includes case management, advocacy and empowerment strategies of intervention.  Explores professional and ethical issues in providing individual and family services.
PREREQ: HDFS235 and HDFS334 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 347 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
3
Focuses on program development, administrative procedures, and program evaluation. Basic skills required for development, delivery and evaluation of wide range of human service programs including preventive interventions for families and individuals.
PREREQ: HDFS235 and HDFS334 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 350 TECHNOLOGY AND ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
3
Study of impact technology and assistive technology have on teaching and learning in early childhood settings. Focus on effective use of technology to develop curriculum, gather assessment data, and interact with children and families. Basic operation and evaluation of technical tools.
PREREQ: HDFS 222 and HDFS 224.
COREQ: HDFS412 and HDFS432.
HDFS 355 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION
3
Overview and analysis of topics and issues for professionals serving children birth to grade two and their families in inclusive settings.
PREREQ: HDFS222 or HDFS235.
HDFS 360 LEARNING IN COMMUNITY CONTEXTS
3
Study of educational process in institutions and organizations with focus on nonprofit groups oriented toward community service. Emphasis upon relation of these groups' educational practices to their overall public service mission.
May be cross-listed with EDUC 360.
HDFS 364 FIELD EXPERIENCES IN ADMINISTRATION AND FAMILY POLICY
1-9
Provides opportunities to work/participate in human service agencies, business and industry, as well as formal and non-formal educational settings.
RESTRICTIONS: May be repeated for up to nine credit hours. Requires permission of instructor.
PREREQ: HDFS235 and HDFS334
HDFS 401 FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN SEXUALITY
3
Multidisciplinary study of human sexuality focusing on implications for individuals and society of biological, psychological and sociocultural determinants of human sexuality. Deals with sexually explicit material.
May be cross-listed with HESC401 and/or WOMS401.
HDFS 402 CHILD AND FAMILY POLICY
3
Provides historical overview of family and child policy in United States, including policies toward children and families in poverty. Role of economy, politics, race, class, gender, legal and advocacy issues discussed.
PREREQ: HDFS235 and HDFS202.
HDFS 403 CONCEPTS IN GERONTOLOGY
3
Theories and practices of gerontology with emphasis on their relationships to elderly and their needs for development of resources.
PREREQ: EDUC202 or HDFS201.
HDFS 405 AGING AND THE FAMILY
3
Explores developmental changes of older adults and impact on their family members. Major focus on kinship and caregiving by family and decision making in selecting respite and institutional care when elders develop cognitive and physical disabilities.
HDFS 409 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
3
Examines issues in providing services to families in which domestic violence is occurring. Multiple service systems explored, with emphasis on service coordination, service gaps, and public policy.
May be cross-listed with CRJU409 and/or WOMS409.
PREREQ: HDFS235 or SOCI201 or WOMS201.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to juniors and seniors only.
HDFS 411 INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM: BIRTH – PRESCHOOL
3
Curriculum/programming for optimal development of children birth-36 months in inclusive settings. Focuses on primary caregiving and continuity of care, routines as basis for curriculum, environmental designs, building relationships with children and families, and IFSP process.
PREREQ: HDFS222/224.
COREQ: HDFS431 and HDFS452.
HDFS 412 INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM: PRESCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN
3
Curriculum/programming and assessment for optimal development of children in inclusive preschool and kindergarten settings. Focus on how children learn and methods for teaching math, literacy, arts, science, and social studies in integrated curriculum; developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive instructional practices; continuum of teaching strategies.
PREREQ: HDFS222 and HDFS224.
COREQ: HDFS350 and HDFS432.
RESTRICTIONS: Students must pass Praxis I prior to taking this course
HDFS 413 INCLUSIVE CURRICULUM: KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 2
3
Curriculum and assessment for optimal development of children kindergarten through grade 2 in inclusive settings. Focus on how children learn; methods for teaching math, literacy, arts, science, and social studies in integrated curriculum; developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive instructional practices; continuum of teaching strategies.
HDFS 414 CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT/GUIDANCE AND BEHAVIOR SUPPORT
3
Comparison of theoretical viewpoints underlying behavior.  Provides an overview of positive behavior support (individual/school-wide), including functional behavioral assessment.  Emphasized is the importance of teaching socially acceptable responses to reduce and prevent problem behavior.  Hands-on experiences address techniques and strategies including visual supports and increasing motiviation.
PREREQ: HDFS222/224.
COREQ: HDFS413, HDFS433 and HDFS435.
HDFS 422 CAPSTONE IN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
3
Integrative analysis of interpersonal relationships and problems in courtship, marriage and family in contemporary society.
PREREQ: HDFS202.
HDFS 427 PARENTING THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
3
Applied focus on parenting styles, roles, issues and goals through the lifespan. Parent diversity, intergenerational relationships, developmental and acquired disabilities, and needs of children, adult children, extended family members, and parents are examined.
PREREQ: HDFS201 or PSYC350.
HDFS 430 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
3
Investigates curriculum and instructional strategies for use in support, prevention and empowerment-based programs across lifespan.
May be cross-listed with WOMS430.
PREREQ: HDFS201 or HDFS202.
HDFS 431 FIELD EXPERIENCE: BIRTH - PRESCHOOL
1 PF
Field-based experiences in school, agency, or family setting with children. Collaboration with school, community and families in order to support ongoing work in setting.
PREREQ: HDFS222 and 224.
COREQ: HDFS411 and HDFS452.
HDFS 432 FIELD EXPERIENCE: PRESCHOOL - KINDERGARTEN
2
Field-based experiences in school, agency, or family setting with children ages three to six. Observation, instruction, and assessment of children. Collaboration with school, community and families in order to support ongoing work in setting.
PREREQ: HDFS222 and 224.
COREQ: HDFS306, HDFS350 and HDFS412.
HDFS 433 FIELD EXPERIENCE: KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 2
1 PF
Field-based experiences in school, agency or family setting with children, kindergarten through second grade. Observation, instruction, and assessment of children. Collaboration with school, community, and families in order to support ongoing work in setting.
PREREQ: HDFS222 and 224.
COREQ: HDFS413, HDFS414 and HDFS435.
HDFS 435 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES
3
Philosophy, organization, and operation of programs for children with exceptionalities. Focus on teaching in inclusive settings, and implementing developmentally appropriate practices. Addresses parent-professional partnerships, characteristics of specific disabilities and related interventions, IEP process, adaptation strategies, and positioning and handling techniques.
PREREQ: HDFS222, HDFS224 and EDUC230.
COREQ: HDFS413, HDFS414 and HDFS433.
HDFS 438 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN SEXUALITY
3
Seminar/practicum for organizing and leading discussion groups in human sexuality. Trains group leaders to facilitate effective communication skills and responsible sexual decisions, integrating research and theories with individual and family life experiences. PREREQ: HDFS238 or HDFS401.
RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor. For undergraduate teaching assistants only.
HDFS 440 EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
3
Organization and administration of programs for young children. Development of effective strategies for leadership and advocacy. Consideration of personnel, facilities, regulations, quality programming and business management.
PREREQ: HDFS340.
HDFS 445 FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
3
Parent-child relationships with focus on parenting styles, roles, issues and goals geared toward successful utilization of family, school, and community-based resources. Family interfaces with schools and community resources, family diversity and theoretical perspectives, along with developmental needs of parents and children are examined.
COREQ: HDFS334 or HDFS432 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 449 INTERNSHIP IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
3-10 PF
On-the-job experience in community and family service agency.
RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.
HDFS 452 ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN
3
Study of multiple roles of formal and informal assessment. Primary focus on integration of curriculum, assessment and programming. Strategies for family involvement identified.
PREREQ: HDFS220, 221, 222, and 224.
COREQ: HDFS411 and HDFS431.
HDFS 459 CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM
1-9 PF
Supervised student teaching experience.
PREREQ: HDFS435, HDFS452 and HDFS470.
RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor.0
HDFS 463 ATYPICAL INFANT AND TODDLER
3
Sensory, motor, affective and psychosocial development in infancy and toddlerhood. Observation and participation with infants. Early diagnosis, assessment and treatment strategies for disabilities of infant and toddler period.
PREREQ: HDFS221 and HDFS236.
HDFS 465 SEMINAR
1-3
Discusses professional issues in delivery of human services.
COREQ: HDFS449.
HDFS 470 FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AT RISK
3
Study of social-emotional considerations of disabilities and risk factors upon development of children and families. Theory, research, and practices discussed with emphasis on family-professional collaboration, empowerment, family-focused practice, and cultural sensitivity.
PREREQ: HDFS201 or HDFS220 or HDFS221 or PSYC325.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to juniors and seniors only.
HDFS 472 SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE FAMILY
3
Provide an overview of substance abuse, with an emphasis on how it affects the family. Topics include definitions and trends, the physiological effects of substances, the psychological effects of substances, children of substance abusing parents, prevention, and intervention.
HDFS 475 TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES
1-3
Selected topics focusing on current issues affecting families from interdisciplinary and global perspective.
RESTRICTIONS: Prerequisites vary by topic and instructor.
HDFS 480 STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
2 PF
Discussion-oriented and problem-centered seminar with emphasis on role and contributions of early childhood education professional.
COREQ: EDUC400.
HDFS 481 HONORS CAPSTONE STUDENT TEACHING SEMINAR
3
Discussion-oriented and problem-solving seminar with emphasis on role and contributions of early childhood education professional. Includes introduction to teachers as researchers and completion of public presentation.
COREQ: EDUC400.
RESTRICTIONS: Permission of instructor. Honors students only.
HDFS 601 THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
3
Overview and analysis of classic and contemporary theoretical approaches in human development. Special emphasis on research and theory concerning families as contexts of development.
HDFS 607 SEMINAR IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
1
Examines complex ways in which concepts of community analysis and development are used and understood.
May be cross-listed with UAPP 607.
HDFS 608 POVERTY, NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
3
Examines social science literature through which multidisciplinary analysts described and explained poverty, analyzed neighborhoods, and categorized community development efforts. Focusing on United States, particular attention paid to analyses from 1960 to present.
May be cross-listed UAPP 608.
HDFS 609 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES
3
Examines issues in providing services to families in which domestic violence occurring. Multiple service systems explored, with emphasis on service coordination, service gaps, and public policy.
HDFS 615 RESEARCH METHODS
3
Evaluation of existing research reports, articles and monographs, development of data collection techniques, analysis and presentation of data pertaining to child, family and community populations, elements of statistical analysis, evaluation and selection of research designs, preparation of research project proposal.
HDFS 621 FAMILY STUDIES I: EMPIRICAL AND THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES
3
Examines basic theories in family studies and trends affecting families at macro level. Includes survey of empirical base of field and covers issues relating to interface of family and society and trends in prevention, intervention, education and therapy.
HDFS 627 PARENTING THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
3
Applied focus on parenting styles, roles, issues and goals through the lifespan. Parent diversity, intergenerational relationships, developmentaland acquired disabilities, and needs of children, adult children, extended family members, and parents are examined.
HDFS 630 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
3
Teaching methods to address family life education and issues in formal educational and community settings and designing quality curricula and pedagogy for support, prevention and empowerment-based experiences.
HDFS 637 PROGRAM PLANNING, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
3
Methods of program planning, summative and formative evaluation and assessment including models, rationales and evaluation techniques as they relate to individual classrooms, educational programs and community settings.
HDFS 638 ADOLESCENCE AND YOUTH: THEORIES
3
Critical review of theories pertaining to personal, physical and socio-emotional development of periods from early adolescence through youth by examination of significant research.
HDFS 640 EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMINISTRATION, LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
3
Organization, administration and evaluation of early childhood education programs including personnel, facilities, regulations, educational programming, curriculum, management and development. Includes strategies for leadership, professional development and advocacy.
HDFS 641 INFANTS, TODDLERS AND FAMILIES: DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING
3
Cognitive, social, emotional and motor development for children from conception to 36 months, with implications for family support and early care and educational programming. Field placement required.
PREREQ: HDFS601 and HDFS621.
HDFS 642 LEADERSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES
3
Examination of how leaders influence and control direction and effectiveness of human service agencies and institutions. Focuses on trends, issues, theories and research on leadership with emphasis on unique concerns of women.
HDFS 645 PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
3
Theories, philosophies, organization and evaluation of programs, both mainstreamed and self-contained for young exceptional children. Emphasis on multidimensional role of teachers. Focuses on working with parents individually and in groups and on child advocacy.
HDFS 646 INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH
3
Early diagnosis, early intervention, risk and protective factors, and prevention are emphasized. Theories of social, emotional, cognitive, langugage, and family development, healthy functioning, and psychpathology in infants, young children, and their families are reviewed.
HDFS 647 FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
3
Rationale and methods for developing partnerships between families and early care, education, and allied health professionals are examined. Collaboration between families and professionals is explored within the context of race, ethnicity, and diversity among families, and community/professional cultural and socio-political factors.
HDFS 650 COMPUTERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
3
Integration of microcomputers into early childhood, developmental curriculum. Considers theoretical rationale, operation of computers, selection of software and curriculum development. Includes practicum with young children using microcomputers.
PREREQ: Early childhood course work.
RESTRICTIONS: Early childhood experience acceptable in lieu of prerequisites.
HDFS 651 ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT
3
Theoretical approaches in psychosocial development in children; and influences on development of self-concept, sex-role behavior, moral development and prejudice.
HDFS 655 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
3
Construction and analysis of developmental ratings, behavioral coding procedures, interviews, questionnaires, tests and sociometric measures appropriate for studying the behavioral development of children and families through the life cycle.
HDFS 656 SUPERVISION: FUNCTIONS AND TECHNIQUES
3
Foundations and principles of effective supervision, methods of mentoring, team participation and use of consultation model in educational settings and family agencies. Focuses on commonalities of skills, techniques and training needed to develop competent, reflective practitioners. May include field supervision.
HDFS 662 CURRICULUM ANALYSIS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
3
Examination and evaluation of curriculum in early childhood including theoretical analysis of pedagogy, curriculum content and child outcomes.
HDFS 663 ATYPICAL INFANT AND TODDLER DEVELOPMENT
3
Detailed overview of atypical development of infants and toddlers including their sensory, motor, cognitive, communication, and psychosocial development. Family interactions, supports, and early intervention service systems also addressed.
HDFS 665 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
1-6
Focuses on professional development for Masters and Doctoral level students.  Topics range from job search preparation skills, interviewing, time/stress management, networking and career opportunities, and granstmanship.
HDFS 669 SUPERVISED FIELD EXPERIENCE AND STUDY
1-12
Supervised work with children, adults and/or families in educational and/or community settings.
RESTRICTIONS: Credit may be distributed over more than one semester.
HDFS 670 FAMILY RISK AND RESILIENCY
3
Applied focus on situations which place families at risk across life span such as poverty, disability, stressors and family dissolution. Examination of family strengths, cultural diversity and techniques for working with families across life course in community based settings including classrooms, programs, and agencies.
HDFS 679 DEVELOPMENT OF COUNSELING SKILLS
3
Focuses on development of needed skills and practices for establishing effective counseling relationships. Includes basic assumptions about helping relationships and emphasizes application of various counseling techniques.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to students whose major requires course.
HDFS 680 COUNSELING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
3
Introduction to history, philosophy, roles, organizational structure, professional ethics, professional standards in research, and counseling and student affairs practice in higher education.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counselor education.
HDFS 681 CAREER DEVELOPMENT: THEORIES AND PRACTICE
3
Review of major career development theories used in counseling professions. Emphasis on analyzing world of work and use of occupational and educational resources.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 682 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION
3
Studies of development in motivation and personality trends in late adolescence and adulthood in context of higher education institutions. Designed for college counselors and student personnel administrators who deal with student development and institutional impact interactions.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 683 SEMINAR IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION
3
Overview of administrative and management issues faced by leaders in higher education.
HDFS 684 THEORIES OF COUNSELING
3
Theories and techniques used in counseling individuals with personal, social, vocational and educational problems.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 685 MULTICULTURAL ISSUES IN COUNSELING
3
Examines influence of cultural background, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic factors, religious preference and age in counseling relationship. Introduction to nontraditional theories and techniques useful with special populations. Emphasis on increased sensitivity toward cultural influences.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 686 ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELING
3
Basic concepts in use of assessment techniques in counseling of college students. Selection and interpretation of commonly used instruments. Strategies related to other appraisal methods in counseling.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 687 PRACTICUM IN COLLEGE COUNSELING
3
Closely supervised counseling experience with college students in areas of educational, vocational and personal problems. Also includes two-hour weekly seminar in problems of counseling.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 688 THE LAW AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
3
Legal issues which affect student affairs practitioner in higher education. Review of federal statues, court rulings and contract law as applied to administrative rules, legal rights of students and institutional liabilities.
HDFS 689 THE AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENT
3
Survey of attitudes, values and demographic characteristics of American college students. Examines theories of person-environment interaction and methodologies for identifying student needs and assessing developmental change.
HDFS 690 GENDER ISSUES IN COUNSELING
3
Examines how gender dynamics affect the counseling process. Emphasis on traditional, non-sexist and relational approaches to counseling and the gender-specific problems of clients.
RESTRICTIONS: Open to graduate students only.
HDFS 691 GROUP COUNSELING
3
Examination of group work and group counseling in higher education as well as primary and secondary school settings. Emphasis on theoretical foundation of group work and group skills training.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 692 STUDENT PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
3
Study of theories and principles of management in student affairs practice in higher education. Managerial, leadership, program development, supervising and organizational issues involved in professional practice.
HDFS 693 GROUP DYNAMICS
3
Theory, strategies and skills needed to work effectively with groups. Emphasis on understanding and managing factors that affect group facilitation and leadership.
HDFS 694 INTERNSHIP IN COUNSELING
3
Supervised experiences in counseling in higher education. Minimum of 120 clock hours of direct service time per semester.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 695 INTERNSHIP IN STUDENT AFFAIRS
3
Supervised experiences in student affairs practice. Minimum of 120 hours of direct service time per semester.
RESTRICTIONS: Open only to majors in counseling in higher education.
HDFS 803 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN LIFE SPAN PERSPECTIVE
3
Systematic survey of developmental domains across life span. Topical emphasis on multidisciplinary research findings chronicling continuities and discontinuities in individuals' status and functioning in physical growth, perception, cognition, language, attachment, personality development, gender and sexuality.
PREREQ: HDFS601 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 815 RESEARCH ISSUES AND DESIGNS
3
Examination of issues in design, sampling, measurement and analysis techniques applicable to research in family studies. .
PREREQ: HDFS615.
HDFS 823 PROSEMINAR: SOCIAL AND URBAN POLICY
3
Social policy attempts to promote well-being of individuals, families and communities through public action. Explores efforts to address social and economic problems in urban society. Considers differential policy impacts by social class, race/ethnicity, gender and age. Topics: welfare, housing, social security, health, education, criminal justice and employment. May be cross-listed with EDUC825 and/or UAPP823.
HDFS 828 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY STUDIES
3
Historical and theoretical frameworks for understanding current issues in research, policy development and practice in individual and family studies. Selected issues identified and analyzed for past and future contribution to field of study.
HDFS 850 THEORIES: FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
3
Advanced analysis of theories of family studies and individual development, behavior and family life and applications to research models. Strong emphasis on historical and philosophical influences on theory building. Function of theory, process of theory construction and critical components of specific theoretical perspectives examined.
PREREQ: HDFS621 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 855 FAMILY STUDIES II: ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL ISSUES
3
Critical analysis of topics central to understanding field of family studies. Emphasis on issues facing contemporary families. Topics include work-family balance, marriage, divorce, remarriage, parenting, domestic violence, pregnancy, sibling relationships across lifespan.
PREREQ: HDFS621 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 860 DIVERSITY IN FAMILIES AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
3
Examines effects of factors such as class, cohort, culture, gender and other components that influence diversity in families and variations in context of human development. Surveys impact of socioeconomic influences and demographic changes as they relate to varied family structures and relationships over life course.
PREREQ: HDFS601, or HDFS621, or permission of instructor.
HDFS 865 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES
1-3
Varying special interest topics in family studies. Topics usually presented from interdisciplinary perspective.
RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
HDFS 870 PREVENTION INTERVENTION AND POLICY
3
Foundations of family crisis prevention and early intervention, including parenting and family support, empowerment, and community development.  Exemplary interventions and policies for optimizing development are highlighted.
HDFS 875 INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT
3
Focused consideration of role of intergenerational relationships in development of individuals and families. Intensive study of theories and empirical data illustrating contextually embedded interactions of individual and family development. Particular emphasis on developmental reciprocity in child-parent-grandparent and extended family relationships.
PREREQ: HDFS603 or permission of instructor.
HDFS 880 FAMILIES, DISABILITIES AND INSTITUTIONS
3
Focuses on how families and individuals with disabilities interface with range of institutions such as legal system, social services, educational and health care systems. Discusses effects of institutions on families and influence of families on institutional policies and processes.
HDFS 885 ADOLESCENT PROBLEM BEHAVIORS
3
Explores adolescent problem behaviors from a developmental perspective.  Substance abuse, early pregnancy/childbearing, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and other issues will be examined.  Discuss intervention and prevention programs targeting adolescent problem behaviors.