600
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HDF 600
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HDF 602, HDF 630
Corequisites
None.
Research and theory relating to the adolescent as a member of family and society. Prerequisite:
HDF 306.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HDF 306
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Study of the older adult in terms of the nutritional, social, consumer and familial aspects of development.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Graduate standing
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
graduate status.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Applieddirected 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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the graduate program in Human Development and Family Studies
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the HDFS graduate program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the HDFS graduate program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HDF 600, completion of at least 12 credits in the HDFS graduate program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
HDF 686
Corequisites
None.
Topics of special interest which are not normally included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student's transcript.
Credits
1-15(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.