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Human Family Science
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HFS 557 - Sep & Div:Impct/Chld&Fam Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Social and psychological issues, theories, and research.
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HFS 577 - Urban Families Strengths and Challenges Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Theoretical and empirical research on the challenges and opportunities for children and families living in urban settings. Issues of urban housing, family-community partnerships, crime, and criminal processing, health, urban diversity, and social science policies.
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HFS 597 - Early Childhood Program Administration Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Prepares students to administer, coordinate, promote, consult, and assist in the start-up and development of early childhood program services.
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HFS 600 - Selected Topics Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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HFS 615 - Graduate Proseminar in Child and Family Studies Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This proseminar is for first-year Child and Family Studies graduate students to familiarize and gain knowledge about research, teaching, ethical principles, and the profession.
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HFS 621 - Statistical Concepts I Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
First course in statistics; provides tools for data analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistics.
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HFS 622 - Statistical Concepts II Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Second course in statistics. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, and multivariate analysis.
PREREQ: HFS 621
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HFS 631 - Research Methods/CFS I Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fundamental concepts of research methodologies employed in the study of children and families, focusing on the research process.
PREREQ: HFS 621
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HFS 633 - Intrvntn Mdls:Inft&Pre-Sc Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Theoretical and pragmatic bases and dimensions of early childhood programs. Programs of prevention and remediation, both research based and service oriented. Recent manuscript materials.
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HFS 634 - Secondary Data Analysis Using Social Science Data Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
A quantitative focus on the research process through practical examples drawn from data sets deposited with Inter University Consortium for Political and Social Science Research.
PREREQ: HFS 621 AND HFS 622 AND HFS 631
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HFS 635 - Obs&Assesmt/Infnts&Chldrn Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Demonstrations of preschool tests. Opportunities in naturalistic settings for proficiency in the interaction coding technique, APPROACH, in other observation methods, and in infant developmental tests. Reliability and validity problems in ecological research.
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HFS 636 - Crtcl Iss/Early Chldhd Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Contemporary issues. Emphasis on developmentally appropriate strategies of teaching and child care. Issues such as cultural diversity, family demographics, role of play.
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HFS 637 - Theo,Intrp,Apps/Child Dev Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Disparate theoretical approaches to child development, especially competing interpretations of the behavior of young children.
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HFS 638 - Child Development in the Context of Schooling Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of some of the issues relevant to understanding the development of children in the context of schooling.
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HFS 643 - Aging in the Context of Family Life Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 643 , SWK 643
Double Numbered with: HFS 443, SWK 443, SOC 443
Overview of theory, research, and public policy concerning older adults and their families. Issues of relevance to aging families examined from multidisciplinary perspectives in the social and behavioral sciences. Extra work required of graduate students.
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HFS 645 - The Developing Infant Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: HFS 345
Pregnancy and neonatal and child development from birth to three years. Theory and research findings: biological, psychological, and family. Systematic observations of infants. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 647 - Play, Childhood Development, and Early Childhood Education Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Role of parents and teachers in supporting children’s play from infancy through early school age; enriching classroom play; diversity and special needs considerations.
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HFS 648 - Family Theory:Interp&Applc Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Critical assessment of the theoretical perspectives of family studies; survey of major substantive developments.
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HFS 649 - Marital and Cohabitating Roles and Relationships Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
In-depth examination of the theory and research in the areas of marriage, cohabitation, and same-sex relationships.
PREREQ: HFS 648 AND HFS 631
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HFS 652 - Mindfulness in Children and Youth Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: HFS 452
Importance of mindfulness for optimal development in children and youth; school- and community-based interventions that target mindfulness; mindful parenting. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 653 - Child and Family Development Across the Life Cycle Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Course focuses on human growth and development birth through old age within cultural and environmental context. Course is intended to advance learning about research methods lifespan development specific to assessment and measurement of lifespan development.
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HFS 657 - Cntmp Iss/Human Sexuality Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Individual responses to social pressures. Issues of the sexual revolution and its impact in terms of sexual behavior and dysfunction.
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HFS 658 - Science of Caring and Sharing Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: HFS 458
The ways caring and sharing develop and change across childhood and adolescence. Theories, research, and applied experiences that emphasize prosocial behavior, morality, gratitude, empathy, and compassion are discussed.
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HFS 659 - Families and Workplaces Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
A multi-disciplinary perspective on the evolution of the relationship between workplaces and families.
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HFS 664 - Aging and Society Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: SOC 664 , WGS 664
Current policy issues in an aging society. Health care, end-of-life, social security, productive aging, and generational equity. Special problems facing elderly women and minorities.
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HFS 665 - Language Development in Children Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: HFS 365
Normative language development, linguistic theories, and child language research. Social class, cultural, and familial influences. Language enrichment, language disorders, assessments, and linguistic diversity. Systematic observations of child language required. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 667 - Chld&Fam Crss/Cltrl Persp Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to field methods, the study of childhood, and family in cross-cultural perspectives.
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HFS 668 - Fam Var:Soc Class&Eth Det Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Variables of residence (rural, urban, suburban), social class, and ethnicity as they pertain to family organization. Variations in marital relationships, child rearing, kinship, and patterns of mobility.
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HFS 669 - South Asia - Family, Food and Healthcare Systems Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: NSD 669 , SAS 669
Double Numbered with: HFS 469
This course examines socio-cultural aspects of India from a nutrition, food systems and public health perspective using online instruction and a cultural immersion trip to India. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 670 - Experience Credit Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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HFS 674 - Promises and Problems in Youth and Emerging Adulthood Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Development of youth and emerging adults in family and cultural contexts emphasizing both positive outcomes and challenges. Roles of parents, peers, communities, social structures, media influences, and institutions in youth/emerging adult development.
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HFS 682 - Development in Immigrant & Refugee Families Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: HFS 482
Family functioning in immigrant and refugee families. Psychosocial adjustment, physical health and well-being, economic conditions, employment patterns, parent-child relationships, schooling, identity, and community relations. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 686 - Family Life Education Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: HFS 486
The course is intended to prepare students for the role of family life professionals and educators. Students will learn to apply their knowledge of family theories and other relevant theoretical perspectives to real life settings. Additional work required of graduate students.
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HFS 687 - Family Stress and Resilience: Theory and Interpretation Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Theoretical and empirical research on the role of critical events on family life and processes, as well as the study of normative and non-normative stressors, coping and resiliency patterns used by families experiencing stress.
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HFS 690 - Independent Study Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
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HFS 695 - Sex Role Socialztn & Fam Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Influence of sex discrimination on sex and gender development over life span. Origin and development of family as sex-typed system. Relationship between changing sex roles and family patterns.
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HFS 700 - Selected Topics Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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HFS 732 - Research Methods/CFS II Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Issues and problems of developmental and interactional analysis. Design of studies, development of measurement categories, and analyses of data. Doctoral student or permission of instructor.
PREREQ: HFS 622 AND HFS 631
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HFS 736 - Development of Self-Regulation in Children and Youth Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Foundation in the development of regulatory process in children; different facets of self-regulation; effortful control, executive function, and emotional regulation; predictors of self-regulation and benefits of these skills
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HFS 747 - Parenting Research Seminar Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Provide an overview of relevant theoretical and empirical work that describes the process of parenting. Primary mode of inquiry will be through critical analysis and discussion of relevant literature in the field. Instructor consent required.
PREREQ: HFS 631 OR MFT 882 OR COU 758 OR NSD 654 OR NSD 795 OR PSY 624 OR PSY 679 OR SOC 606
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HFS 800 - Selected Topics Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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HFS 830 - Sem Child Development Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Development of the child, either in the home or in the nursery school. Past seminars have included: developmental theories of Jean Piaget and Erik Erikson, difference and deficit models of education.
Repeatable
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HFS 835 - Iss & Probs/Chld&Fam Devt Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
An integrative approach to contextualizing development and examining the multitude of influences on child and family development.
PREREQ: HFS 637
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HFS 840 - Seminar: Child Development and Family Relations Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Irregularly
An interactive approach to contextualizing development and examining the multitude of influences on child and family development.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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HFS 990 - Independent Study Human Development and Family Science
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable
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HFS 996 - Masters Project Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s)
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HFS 997 - Masters Thesis Human Development and Family Science
3 credit(s) Every semester
Masters Thesis
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HFS 999 - Dissertation Human Development and Family Science
1-15 credit(s) Every semester
Repeatable 14 time(s), 15 credits maximum
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