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HDF - Human Development & Family Studies

HDF 506 Practicum in Parent Involvement

Analysis of goals, trends, methods and models of parent involvement with opportunities to plan programs for parents, and to work with parents in professional settings. Prerequisites: HDF 307; one of HDF 302, HDF 303, HDF 306; or Human Development and Family Studies graduate standing.

Credits
3(2-2)

HDF 508 Early Childhood Program Administration and Leadership

The role of the early childhood program director as leader and architect of the work environment and climate. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HDF 302, 303, 309; or ECDL Block; or graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 510 Child Development Seminar: Promoting Resilience

Through integration of theory, research, and practice, this course focuses on encouraging positive developmental outcomes and resilience in children and adolescents facing stressful life circumstances. May be offered as Writing Intensive. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Two of: HDF 302, 303, 306, 307, 308; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 511 Seminar in Human Sexuality

Surveyof professional literature pertaining to human sexuality. Prerequisites: HDF 213 or HSC 222.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 513 Readings in the Family

Survey of professional literature related to the family. Prerequisites: HDF 211 or HDF 411 or SOC 411.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 516 Family Development: Early Adulthood/Middle Age

A study of the tasks and transitions of the periods of the family life cycle from early adulthood through middle age. Prerequisites: HDF 100 or PSY 220; HDF 211 or HDF 411 or SOC 411.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 517 Readings in Marital Counseling and Divorce

Analysis of changing philosophical conceptualizations of marriage and family, as reflected by emerging issues in marriage counseling and divorce. Prerequisites: HDF 211.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 535 Dementia Care: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

This course provides a foundation in normal aging and then addresses the individual, family and institutional challenges of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of dementing illnesses. Prerequisites: HDF 247 or PSY 325 or HSC 390.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 597 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-5(Spec)

HDF 600 Professional Seminar I-Introduction to HDFS

This course introduces students to the foundational concepts and principles involved in theory, research, and practice with individuals and families across the lifespan.

Credits
1(1-0)

HDF 601 Human Growth and Development: 0-8 Years

Growth and development of normal children ages 0-8 years. Major developmental processes and their educational and social implications will be emphasized.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 602 Professional Seminar II - Diversity in HDFS

This course introduces students to historical and contemporary diversity and inclusion issues and models used in HDFS theorizing and practice. Prerequisite: HDF 600.

Credits
1(1-0)

HDF 603 Human Diversity Within and Between Families

Diverse backgrounds of families/individuals based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, and disabilities will be studied. Models to explore the diverse nature will be applied. Identical to SOC 611. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

SOC 611

HDF 604 Professional Seminar III - Grant Writing in HDFS

The course teaches students how to locate, develop, and write grants applicable to research, non-profit agencies, and programs. Prerequisites: HDF 602, 630.

Credits
1(1-0)

HDF 606 Human Growth and Development: Issues in Adolescent Development

Research and theory relating to the adolescent as a member of family and society. Prerequisite: HDF 306.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 609 Application of Theory and Research in Human Development

This course explores contemporary issues and theory to understand and explain human development with an emphasis on the diversity of humans across the lifespan. Pre/Co-requisite: HDF 600.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 615 Application of Theory and Research in Family Studies

This course explores core issues in family studies and presents historical and contemporary theoretical frameworks used to understand and explain family life.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 618 The Family Life Cycle: The Older Adult

Study of the older adult in terms of the nutritional, social, consumer and familial aspects of development.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

HDF 630 Applied Research Methods

This course introduces students to the quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods used when conducting research within an interdisciplinary context in the human services. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Recommended: An undergraduate course in research methods; an undergraduate course in statistics.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 631 Gerontology: Theory and Practice

Course examines multidisciplinary gerontological theory and practice. Spans early disease models, successful aging, postmodern paradigms and implications for practice. Emphasizes relationship between theory and practice. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 632 Public Policy and Aging

Course addresses the development of social policy in the context of population aging. Emphasizes analysis of current and long-term implications on policy decisions. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: graduate status.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 634 Statistical Applications in Human Services

This course introduces students to the statistical data analyses within an interdisciplinary context in the human services. This course may be offered in an online format. Recommended: An undergraduate course in methods and statistics.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 635 Skill Mentorship in HDFS: Teaching

Applied directed study course in which students work closely with a faculty mentor. Mentorship focuses on the development of teaching skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies.

Credits
1(Spec)

HDF 636 Skill Mentorship in HDFS: Research

Applied directed study course in which students work closely with a faculty mentor. Mentorship focuses on development of research skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies.

Credits
1(Spec)

HDF 637 Skill Mentorship in HDFS: Practice

Applied directed study course in which students work closely with a faculty mentor. Mentorship focuses on the development of professional practice skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies.

Credits
1(Spec)

HDF 640 Practice in Human Services

This course presents a review and analysis of historical and contemporary services for children, adults, and families with a particular emphasis on skills and ethics. Prerequisite: Admission to the HDFS graduate program.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 642 Program Development and Evaluation in Human Services

This course addresses advanced components of program development and evaluation in the human services field. Prerequisite: Admission to the HDFS graduate program.

Credits
3(3-0)

HDF 686 Practicum I in HDFS

This course is an initial practicum in the HDFS Master's Program and is a human services related occupational experience with supervision by individual faculty. Prerequisites: HDF 600, completion of at least 12 credits in the HDFS graduate program.

Credits
3(Spec)

HDF 688 Practicum II in HDFS

This course is an advanced practicum in the HDFS Master's Program and is a human services related occupational experience with supervision by individual faculty. Prerequisite: HDF 686.

Credits
3(Spec)

HDF 697 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.

Credits
1-5(Spec)

HDF 786 Occupational Field Experience

Internship in one human development and family related occupation with supervision by individual faculty. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: HDF 600, 9 hours of graduate level course credit and permission of instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

HDF 790 Independent Study in Human Development & Family Studies

Student-initiated study in an area not covered in regular courses guided by faculty or faculty committee. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

HDF 797 Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies

Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.

Credits
1-5(Spec)

HDF 798 Thesis in Human Development and Family Studies

Individual research or creative endeavor culminating in a written thesis and/or exhibition of work. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

HDF 799 Plan B Project in Human Development and Family Studies

Individual research or creative endeavor culminating in a Plan B project. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program in HDFS; Permission of Plan B Committee based on approval of Plan B proposal.

Credits
3(3-0)