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Human Development and Family Science

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Human Family Science

• HFS 201 - Family Development

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Theoretical and functional approach to marital and family life with a developmental perspective. Issues related to marital and parental careers.
  
• HFS 202 - Development of Children

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Principles and patterns of child development. Influence of biological and experiential factors. Extra-familial and intra-familial relationships as they influence child development. Fieldwork or equivalent required.
  
• HFS 204 - Applied Research Methods in Child and Family Studies

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Critical evaluation of research studies, development of basic skills for conducting research and application of research knowledge and skills in practical settings.
  PREREQ: HFS 201  AND HFS 202  AND (MAT 121  OR MAT 194  OR MAT 221  OR MAT 285  OR MAT 295 )
  COREQ: GEO 386  OR MAT 122  OR MAT 222  OR MAT 285  OR MAT 295  OR MAT 286  OR MAT 296  OR MAX 201  OR PSY 252  
  
• HFS 255 - Interpersonal Competence

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Interpersonal problem-solving skills. Helping theories appropriate to human development settings. Skills and behaviors that apply theory to practice setting.
  
• HFS 270 - Experience Credit

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  Repeatable
  
• HFS 290 - Independent Study

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
  Repeatable
  
• HFS 300 - Selected Topics

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Irregularly

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  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
  
• HFS 315 - Children, Youth, & the Media

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Effects of television, film, Internet, and other forms of media on development of children & youth and their families; focus on developmental research and policy literature on media and its effects on target populations.
  
• HFS 325 - Children and Families in Health Care Settings

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Basic child life theory and practice focused on improving healthcare experiences for children and families by providing play, preparation and education programs in pediatric settings.
  PREREQ: HFS 202 
  
• HFS 326 - Developmental Perspectives in Medical Language

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Understanding of developmentally supportive approaches to healthcare communication within the context of illness, injury, and hospitalization. Introduction to medical terms related to body systems/disorders, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate medical language and communication in pediatrics.
  
• HFS 327 - Human Development and Sport

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: SPM 327  
  Examines the dynamics of social change and human well-being in the context of sport in promoting positive youth development. Personal, social, and cultural development through sport-based programs and initiatives are explored.
  
• HFS 331 - Play, Childhood Development and Early Education

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Importance of play for children’s overall development; the roles of parents and teachers in supporting children’s play from infancy through early school age; enriching classroom play; diversity and special needs considerations.
  PREREQ: HFS 202 
  
• HFS 335 - Issues and Perspectives in Early Childhood Education

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Major approaches, theoretical rationale, research bases, and policy issues related to child care and educational models.
  COREQ: HFS 202 
  
• HFS 345 - The Developing Infant

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 645
  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.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  
  
• HFS 355 - Children’s Learning and Thinking in Culture, Contexts and Application

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Understand how children’s learning and thinking develops from infancy to childhood, and how different settings and environmental interactions influence applications of the learning theories across diverse contexts and cultures.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  OR PSY 205 
  
• HFS 362 - Community and Family Resource Management

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5

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  Exploration of concepts of day-to-day living, family life, household organization, and family services in the community. Strategies for managing acquisition and allocation of resources to meet economic, physiological, emotional, and social needs of family members.
  
• HFS 363 - Midlife Development and Gerontology

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Multidisciplinary overview of phenomenon of human aging. Interrelationships of age-related changes and the contemporary status of older people.
  
• HFS 365 - Language Development in Children

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 665
  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.
  
• HFS 375 - Internship Pre-Planning

  Human Development and Family Science
  0 credit(s) Every semester

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  Pre-planning for matching and securing an internship. Course facilitates access to the Tevera Internship system via BlackBoard.
  Repeatable 4 time(s)
  

• HFS 387 - Int Rel & Gender Roles

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Overview of marriage and the couple relationship in contemporary society. Relationship development, maintenance, and termination; conflict resolution skills; ethnic/ racial and cultural variations; and issues related to gender.
  
• HFS 388 - Human Sexuality

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Broad areas of human sexuality: the developmental and social aspects of sexuality as developed within the individual and within relationships; multicultural and multiethnic aspects of human sexuality; and those aspects of sexual behavior which represent alternatives to conventional behavior.
  
• HFS 389 - Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Preparing students to effectively lead discussion groups on human sexuality and relationships with peers.
  PREREQ: HFS 388 
  
• HFS 391 - Introduction to Internship Experience

  Human Development and Family Science
  1 credit(s) Every semester

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  Prepares students for their HDFS Internship Experiences.  Includes exploration of ethical and professional issues as well as completion of paperwork and tasks required to secure an internship site.
  PREREQ: HFS 201  AND HFS 202  
  
• HFS 395 - Risk, Resilience, and Intervention

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Risk, vulnerability, and protective factors. Building resilience across developmental contexts and effective interventions for children and families.
  PREREQ: HFS 201  OR HFS 202  
  
• HFS 400 - Selected Topics

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Irregularly

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  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
  
• HFS 422 - Work and Family in the 21st Century

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: SOC 422 , WGS 422 
  Examines the social, demographic, and economic forces that are reshaping the boundaries between family and work.
  
• HFS 423 - Death, Dying & Loss: Child and Family Perspectives

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Systematic understanding of developmental and conceptual framework surrounding children and youths understanding of illness, dying and death. Concepts of bereavement, grief and loss will be examined in the context of child and family development.
  PREREQ: HFS 201  OR HFS 202  OR SOC 281  OR PSY 205  OR SWK 115  OR SWK 201  
  
• HFS 425 - Lust, Love and Relationships

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  The intricate dynamics of relationships ranging from “for what and why” individuals are attracted to each other to “why and how” individuals become embroiled in seemingly irresolvable conflict across a variety of social contexts.
  
• HFS 443 - Aging in the Context of Family Life

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: SWK 443 , SOC 443 
  Double Numbered with: HFS 643
  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.
  
• HFS 447 - Principles and Practices in Parenting

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  In-depth examination of major perspective and research on parenting practices and parent-child relationships.
  
• HFS 452 - Mindfulness in Children and Youth

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 652
  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.
  
• HFS 457 - Separation & Divorce: Impact on Children and Families

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Family functioning and child adjustment in separated, divorced, and remarried families. Risk and resiliency, individual, environmental, and contextual correlates, short and long-term effects, legal, social, and economic consequences for children and families.
  
• HFS 458 - Science of Caring and Sharing

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 658
  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.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  OR PSY 335  OR PSY 336 
  
• HFS 467 - Child and Family in Cross-Cultural Perspectives

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Introduction to field methods, the study of childhood, sex roles, and family in cross-cultural perspectives.
  
• HFS 469 - South Asia - Family, Food and Healthcare Systems

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: NSD 469 
  Double Numbered with: HFS 669
  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.
  
• HFS 470 - Experience Credit

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
  Repeatable
  
• HFS 474 - Promises and Problems in Youth and Emerging Adulthood

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Development of youth and emerging adults in family context emphasizing both positive outcomes and challenges. Roles of parents, peers, social structures, media influences, and institutions in youth/emerging adult development.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  OR PSY 335  
  
• HFS 475 - Community Youth Development

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for professional youth workers to work effectively in community based programs.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  OR PSY 336  
  
• HFS 477 - Urban Families and Community

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Examine social issues and problems facing urban families and communities such as housing, education, drugs, and crime. Urban community resources and intervention programs that help urban families meet life challenges will be examined.
  
• HFS 479 - Power, Conflict, Violence, and the Family

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring

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  Crosslisted with: WGS 479 
  Introduction to power and conflict in intimate and familial relations. Neglect, abuse, molestation, rape, battering, and violence.
  PREREQ: HFS 201 
  
• HFS 482 - Development in Immigrant & Refugee Families

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 682
  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.
  
• HFS 486 - Family Life Education

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Double Numbered with: HFS 686
  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.
  PREREQ: HFS 201  OR HFS 202  
  
• HFS 487 - Critical Incidents in Family Development

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Irregularly

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  Impact of various crises upon the family system: mental and physical health, families with special needs, alcoholism, death, marital discord, unemployment, etc. 
  PREREQ: HFS 201
  
• HFS 490 - Independent Study

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-6 credit(s) Every semester

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  In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
  Repeatable
  
• HFS 492 - Child Internship

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Opportunities for upper-division students to apply their knowledge bases to economic, political, and social issues that impinge on how children and families can be expected to function in the larger society.
  PREREQ: HFS 202  AND HFS 391  
  COREQ: HFS 335  
  
• HFS 493 - Youth and Family Internship

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Seminar and supervised internship in the community designed to apply theory to practice by developing skills in working with children, youth and families, learning to work within an organization, and identifying career goals.
  PREREQ: HFS 391  
  
• HFS 494 - HDFS Capstone Internship

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Every semester

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  Supervised internship and seminar in professional human services organizations. Students will implement evidence-based research and practice in community settings resulting in a capstone project.
  PREREQ: HFS 492  OR HFS 493  
  
• HFS 497 - Human Development Program Administration

  Human Development and Family Science
  3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  A study of the organization and administration practices applicable to human service organizations. Topics of special consideration will include leadership, staff management, financial management, facilities, enrollment, and family and community relations.
  
• HFS 499 - Honors Capstone Project

  Human Development and Family Science
  1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest

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  Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
  Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  

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