300
A structured observation experience that provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge of typical infant/toddler development to observed behaviors. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HDF 100 or PSY 220. Pre/Co-requisite: HDF 302.
Credits
1-3(Spec)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
The study of pregnancy, prenatal development, childbirth, and the development of infants and toddlers (to 3 years) within the family and the larger social system. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
Principles for growth and development of preschool and early elementary children (ages 3-8) from diverse backgrounds and observations of children in early education settings. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: HDF 100 or PSY 220.
Credits
4(Spec)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
Study of adolescence and issues relating to the family of a teenager. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
The study of the parent-child relationship, and the impact of that relationship on the development of both children and parents. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: one of:
HDF 100,
EDU 280, or
PSY 220.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
one of: HDF 100, EDU 280, or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
Survey of child and adolescent theories of development. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
EDU 280 or
PSY 220; Signed major or minor in Child Development, or in Family Studies. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or EDU 280 or PSY 220; Signed major or minor in Child Development, or in Family Studies
Corequisites
None.
Study of the child, family, and community, including family engagement in learning, family and community characteristics, opportunities, and risk factors. This course may be offered in an online format. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite:
HDF 100 or
PSY 220; Pre/Co- requisite:
HDF 200.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or PSY 220
Corequisites
None.
Integrated nature of family management; values, goals as reflected in decision-making regarding family resources.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to skills and methods for professional practice with children and adolescents. Prerequisites:
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development; Recommended:
HDF 307.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to the skills and methods essential for work with individuals and families in service fields. Prerequisites:
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development or Family Studies.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 219 with a grade of C+ or better; a signed major in Child Development or Family Studies
Corequisites
None.
An international cultural immersion experience working on a service learning project under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor; minimum of 2.5 GPA; minimum of 24 CMU credit hours; depending on the service project approved, prerequisites may include language credit or ability, completion of specialized courses, or demonstration of appropriate skills for the project. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition, Option 2)
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor; minimum of 2.5 GPA; minimum of 24 CMU credit hours; depending on the service project approved, prerequisites may include language credit or ability, completion of specialized courses, or demonstration of appropriate skills for the project
Corequisites
None.
An international cultural immersion experience studying early childhood education as it is inspired by the early childhood centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy. Prerequisites:
HDF 200 or 25 semester hours completed.
Credits
3(Spec)
Prerequisites
HDF 200 or 25 semester hours completed
Corequisites
None.
An examination of U.S. legislation and policies that undergird the aging services network. Prerequisite:
HDF 247.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 247
Corequisites
None.
The course takes a social construction approach examining how a gendered society influences the way adult men perceive themselves, other men, women and social situations. Prerequisites:
HDF 100 or
HDF 247; one additional 3 credit HDF course.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 100 or HDF 247; one additional 3 credit HDF course
Corequisites
None.
Integration of content knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies through the developmental processes in which young children learn with an emphasis on play. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: HDF 200; HDF 303 or EDU 293.
Credits
4(Spec)
Prerequisites
HDF 200; HDF 303 or EDU 293
Corequisites
None.
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
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.