HDF 14027     INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      3 Credit Hours

This course is intended to introduce students to the study of lifespan development and family science. Career opportunities available to human development and family science graduates are explored and skills required to succeed in the field are introduced.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 24011     INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD)      3 Credit Hours

(Cross-listed with SOC 24011) Exploration of the sociological nature of families across the lifespan, focusing on structure, diversity and life course processes such as dating, mate selection, cohabitation, marriage, parenthood, divorce, remarriage, singlehood, widowhood, parent-child interactions, sexual orientation, inequality and difference.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Diversity Domestic

HDF 24012     CHILD DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

General development of the child from prenatal through middle childhood.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 24013     EARLY ADOLESCENCE      3 Credit Hours

Examines the fundamental transitions, social contexts and psychosocial processes involved in human development from ages 10 through 15. Implications for working with this age group within schools, human services agencies and youth development programs.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 24014     BRIDGING CROSS-NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES      3 Credit Hours

This an interactive course designed to promote students' intercultural competence. The course provides students with an introduction to key components of various cultures around the world and with skills with which to build effective relationships with individuals from countries others than their own.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 24095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      1-4 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Discussion of a major topic within human development or family science.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 25512     MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES      3 Credit Hours

Management as applied to individuals, families and human science professionals.

Prerequisite: HDF 24011.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 34031     CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS      3 Credit Hours

This class is designed to enhance the competence and success of students planning to work in human services. Learning how different cultural backgrounds influence the perceptions and behaviors of clients in the human service setting is emphasized.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 41093     VARIABLE TOPIC WORKSHOP IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 51093) Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in human development and family science. Learning experiences are provided in a wide range of areas.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

HDF 41095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      1-4 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 51095) Discussion of a major topic within human development or family science.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 41096     INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 51096) Independent study in human development and family science.

Prerequisite: Written special approval from instructor.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 42089     HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 52089) Exploration of human development and family science related topics while visiting various cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.750 overall GPA; and special approval.

Schedule Type: International Experience

Contact Hours: 9 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

HDF 44018     PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      3 Credit Hours

Preparation of students for professional work experiences as well as providing an opportunity to discuss recent developments in the fields of human development, family science and gerontology.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase; and senior standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44020     ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54020) Study of adolescent development with emphasis on forces related to adolescent behavior in the family and society. Evaluation of current research.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44021     FAMILY INTERVENTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54021) Evaluation of research and theoretical models in the area of family intervention. Focus on strategies for assisting families in coping with a variety of critical issues over the family life cycle.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44022     CHANGING ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54022) A study of roles of men and women, past, present and future.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44023     BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54023) The Building Family Strengths Model builds upon family life potential; based on extensive research emphasizing identified family strengths.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44028     PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54028) Study of parent-child relationships across the life span and within various contexts. Emphasis on the process of socialization and determinants of parent-child relationships based on current research.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44029     FAMILY POLICY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54029) Understanding federal, state and local policy issues affecting families. Role of family life educator in promoting a family-friendly perspective in policy making.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44030     FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION METHODOLOGY      3 Credit Hours

Developing teaching methods and techniques for family life education and the study of family life education content areas.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44032     NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54032) Provides comprehensive preparation in planning, seeking and acquiring funding from available resources in supporting the mission of nonprofit human service agencies.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44033     COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

An overview of nonprofit organizations at the local, national and international levels, including how to start and manage one. A comprehensive examination of the Board of Directors, advocacy and lobbying, program development, mission, vision and strategic goals, philanthropic fundraising and the financial management process, as well as the legal aspects. In addition, students will study service learning and complete a Field Experience at a nonprofit organization.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

HDF 44034     PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT      3 Credit Hours

An overview of nonprofit organizations including the areas of risk management, mentoring, cultural competence, social entrepreneurship, and how to effectively manage paid staff and volunteers. In addition, students will learn about earned income strategies and the marketing-communication process, including the use of technology. The course will also cover leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills. Other areas of study include accountability and transparency, ethical behavior, building capacity, change management and the importance of collaborations and mergers and government support in the sector.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44035     ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIES IN CASE MANAGEMENT      3 Credit Hours

An examination of the evaluation of client needs and assessment of client condition. Course emphasizes interviewing as a major assessment strategy.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44036     GENERAL CASE MANAGEMENT METHODS      3 Credit Hours

Examination of case management processes and strategies, with focus on community resources to meet client needs in the human service setting.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44037     POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54037) Examines individual, family, school and community characteristics that comprise developmental assets contributing to positive youth development (PYD). Definitions and descriptions of PYD approaches are examined as well as evaluations of program effectiveness. Common elements of PYD programs are explored, such as emphasizing youths' strengths, providing opportunities to learn healthy behaviors, promoting positive peer relationships, connecting youth with caring adults, empowering youth to assume leadership roles, and challenging youth in ways that build their competence. Implications for professional child and youth work are discussed.

Prerequisite: HDF 44020; and admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44038     PROFESSIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH WORK PRACTICE      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54038) Provides students with an understanding of the historical and current methodologies and organizational structures of professional child and youth work practice, emphasizing a synthesis of previous and new learning regarding five domains of competence (professionalism, cultural and human diversity, applied human development, relationship and communication and developmental practice methods). Practice issues in community-based and out-of-home care settings as well as work with various child and youth populations are explored.

Prerequisite: Admission into the HDF professional phase.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44039     BEREAVEMENT, TRAUMA AND OTHER LOSSES      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 54039) Exploration of the impact of death, trauma and other losses on individuals and families across the lifespan. Consideration of gender, social and cultural context. Implications for human services professionals.

Prerequisite: HDF 24011.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 44089     FAMILIES IN FLORENCE, ITALY: LOVE, PARENTING AND POLICY (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

The course explores how preventative family science and family policy are developed and executed in an international setting, specifically Florence, Italy. The course uses the city of Florence and its existing resources as experiential learning examples of course content. In this course, we will explore how historical family honor, rituals, culture, and social context continue to influence the modern Florentine family and policies devoted to families. Students will engage in experiential learning experiences to explore how modern policies impact families, and how preventative family education (Family Life Education) exists internationally. We aim to gain a comprehensive understanding of the modern Florentine/Italian family given current government policies while exploring Italian preventative family education.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA.

Schedule Type: International Experience, Project or Capstone

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

HDF 44092     PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE (ELR)      3-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Observation and participation in child, family and social service agencies. One class discussion per week. If the Practicum site requires it, students are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned agency before the first day of the semester in which internship will take place. Major GPA of 2.250 is required.

Prerequisite: HDF 44018; and admission into the HDF professional phase; and senior standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience

Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 14-35 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

HDF 45089     LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES: THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE (ELR)      3 Credit Hours

This course will explore lifespan development theories through the lens of Italian culture, policy and practices. Most class periods will be spent visiting and observing historical sites, schools, non-profit organizations, and observing everyday life while learning about the influence of religion, education, SES, and state policy on child, adolescent, and adult outcomes. Students will have the opportunity to actively engage with Florentines in a brief in-country volunteer experience.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA.

Schedule Type: International Experience, Project or Capstone

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

HDF 51093     VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 41093) Workshop setting dealing with a topic or topics in human development and family science. Learning experiences are provided in a wide range of areas.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

HDF 51095     SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      1-4 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 41095) Discussion of a major topic within human development and family science.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 51096     INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 41096) Independent study in human development and/or family science.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 52089     HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE      3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with HDF 42089) Exploration of human development and family science related topics while visiting various cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: International Experience

Contact Hours: 9 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

HDF 54020     ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44020) Adolescent development with emphasis on forces related to adolescent behavior. Evaluation of current research.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54021     FAMILY INTERVENTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44021) Evaluation of research and theoretical models in the area of family intervention. Focus on strategies for assisting families in coping with a variety of critical issues over the family life cycle.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54022     CHANGING ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44022) A study of roles of men and women, past, present and future.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54023     BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44023) The building family strengths model builds upon family life potential, based on extensive research emphasizing identified family strengths.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54028     PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44028) Study of parent-child relationships across the life span and within various contexts. Emphasis on the process of socialization and determinants of parent-child relationships based on current research.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54029     FAMILY POLICY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44029) Understanding federal, state and local policy issues affecting families. Role of family life educator in promoting a family-friendly perspective in policy making.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54032     NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44032) Provides comprehensive preparation in planning, seeking and acquiring funding from available resources in supporting the mission of nonprofit human services agencies.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54037     POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44037) Examines individual, family, school and community characteristics that comprise developmental assets contributing to positive youth development (PYD). Definitions and descriptions of PYD approaches are examined as well as evaluations of program effectiveness. Common elements of PYD programs are explored, such as emphasizing youths' strengths, providing opportunities to learn health behaviors, promoting positive peer relationships, connecting youth with caring adults, empowering youth to assume leadership roles, and challenging youth in ways that build their competence. Implications for professional child and youth work are discussed. Students complete a program development project.

Prerequisite: HDF 54020; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54038     PROFESSIONAL CHILD AND YOUTH WORK PRACTICE      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44038) Provides students with an understanding of the historical and current methodologies and organizational structures of professional child and youth work practice emphasizing a synthesis of previous and new learning regarding five domains of competence (professionalism, culture and human diversity, applied human development, relationship and communication and developmental practice methods). Practice issues in community-based and out of home care settings as well as work with various child and youth populations are to be explored. Students complete a program development and evaluation project.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 54039     BEREAVEMENT, TRAUMA AND OTHER LOSSES      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with HDF 44039) Exploration of the impact of death, trauma and other losses on individuals and families across the lifespan. Consideration of gender, social and cultural context. Implications for human services professionals.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 61091     SEMINAR      2-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Evaluation and interpretation of recent literature in human development and/or family science. Topic selected for semester will be indicated in the schedule of classes.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 2-3 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 61098     RESEARCH      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Research for master's level graduate students. Credits earned may be applied toward meeting degree requirements if school approves.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Research

Contact Hours: 3-18 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

HDF 61099     MASTER'S PROJECT      2-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Completion and successful defense of a master's project. Master's project students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Project or Capstone

Contact Hours: 2-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

HDF 61199     THESIS I      2-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Thesis students must register for total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in a single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Masters Thesis

Contact Hours: 6-18 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

HDF 61299     THESIS II      2 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Thesis II students must continue registration each semester until all degree requirements are met.

Prerequisite: HDF 61199; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Masters Thesis

Contact Hours: 6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

HDF 64023     FAMILY THEORIES AND PROCESSES      3 Credit Hours

An examination of theories and research for understanding family dynamics and changes in families across the lifespan. Includes attention to diverse family structures, dyadic and group processes applicable to families, and social and cultural contexts.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 64024     FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION      3 Credit Hours

Developing community acceptance, teaching aids and techniques and curriculum for family life education.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 64026     PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      2 Credit Hours

This course covers ethical and professional issues related to the field of human development and family science. The course will cover both conceptual ideas related to research and practice in the field as well as practical tools for professional development and successful completion of the Master's Thesis or Project.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 64027     EARLY ADOLESCENCE      3 Credit Hours

Examines the fundamental changes, social contexts and psychosocial processes involved in human development from ages 8-15. Implications for working with this age group within schools and human service agencies.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

HDF 64092     PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE      3-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Observation and participation in child, family and social service agencies. One class discussion per week. If the Practicum site requires it, students are required to complete Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCII) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks and submit the results to authorized personnel at their assigned agency before the first day of the semester in which internship will take place. Major GPA of 2.250 is required.

Prerequisite: Human development and family science major; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience

Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 14-35 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter