HDCF
Human Development - Child & Family
HDCF 138 SURVEY OF FAMILY FINANCE AND CONSUMER ISSUES HDCF 150IS LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HDCF 160 EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT HDCF 218 FASHION AND TEXTILES HDCF 219 APPAREL CONSTRUCTION HDCF 239 CONTEMPORARY CONSUMER ISSUES HDCF 250 SIGNING EXACT ENGLISH I HDCF 263 RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY SYSTEMS HDCF 271 EARLY CHILDHOOD PARAPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE HDCF 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH HDCF 291 SPECIAL TOPICS HDCF 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY HDCF 319 THEORIES AND SKILLS FOR HELPING RELATIONSHIPS HDCF 335 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION HDCF 338 PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE I HDCF 339 PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE II HDCF 342 FAMILY FINANCIAL COUNSELING HDCF 344 CONTEMPORARY HOUSING TOPICS AND ISSUES HDCF 350 RELATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HDCF 352 CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION HDCF 356 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN HDCF 357 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN LABORATORY HDCF 360 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING HDCF 362 DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN HDCF 371 RESEARCH METHODS IN HHD HDCF 425R FAMILY LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY HDCF 429 SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN HHD HDCF 432 SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD HDCF 437 MANAGING WORK AND FAMILY HDCF 440 PARENTING HDCF 442 LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD HDCF 447 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION HDCF 454 PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING HDCF 455R ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAMS HDCF 458 ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION HDCF 459 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT HDCF 464 GENDER, RACE, CLASS, AND FAMILY DIVERSITY HDCF 466 HEALTH & MOVEMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD HDCF 474 SENIOR SEMINAR-PROFESSIONAL ISSUES HDCF 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH HDCF 491 SPECIAL TOPICS HDCF 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY HDCF 494 SEMINAR HDCF 555 CURRENT RESEARCH IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT HDCF 556 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CONSTRUCTIVIST PERSPECTIVE HDCF 563 MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS HDCF 572 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM HDCF 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT HDCF 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HDCF 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION HDCF 590 MASTER'S THESIS HDCF 591 SPECIAL TOPICS HDCF 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY HDCF 594 SEMINAR HDCF 598 INTERNSHIP
HDCF 138 SURVEY OF FAMILY FINANCE AND
CONSUMER ISSUES
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- If you need to make dollars last throughout the semester, this class
is for you! The course combines some basic economics with how to's of
becoming financially literate. Covers earning, using credit, spending
plans, avoiding fraud, and financial planning.
HDCF 150IS LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
F,S, Su on demand 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Cognitive, physical, social, and emotional domains in human growth
and development from conception through adulthood, aging, and death.
Emphasis on classical and contemporary theory, current research, and
practical applications for practitioners, teachers, and parents.
HDCF 160 EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENT
DEVELOPMENT
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- This course focuses on the development of children in early childhood,
middle childhood and adolescence. Cognitive, psychosocial, moral and
physical domains are examined in addition to developmental processes
related to culture, gender, SES, ethnicity and education. Theory, research
and application for practitioners are emphasized.
HDCF 218 FASHION AND TEXTILES
S alternate years, offered even years 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Methods of teaching textiles and apparel; wardrobe management: planning,
selection, and purchase; design principles including color, lines, and
emphasis; and the care of clothing and types and characteristics of
fibers, production and properties of fabrics.
HDCF 219 APPAREL CONSTRUCTION
S alternate years, offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Students will learn how to construct basic apparel. Emphasis will
be placed on pattern reading and state-of-the-art construction techniques.
A second emphasis will be on pedagogy techniques related to the construction
of apparel and other items.
HDCF 239 CONTEMPORARY CONSUMER ISSUES
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 138 or consent of instructor.
-- Theories of consumer economics will be introduced and applied to
current consumer issues such as housing, food, health care, and energy.
HDCF 250 SIGNING EXACT ENGLISH I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- Examines the rationale and structure of S.E.E. and provides Level
I skill acquisition in sign language to meet federal demand for inclusion
practices in ECE and public school settings for hearing impaired, cognitive
and language disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, etc.
HDCF 263 RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILY SYSTEMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing.
-- Relationship development across the life cycle from a family systems
perspective. Relationship dynamics through major relationship transitions
including couple formation, cohabitation, marriage, parenthood, death,
divorce, and remarriage will be examined. The diversity of family experiences
will be emphasized.
HDCF 271 EARLY CHILDHOOD PARAPROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
F, S on demand 1 cr. LAB 1 May be repeated.
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 160 and sophomore standing for ECE majors; HDCF 150
for Education majors.
-- Learning strategies of positive, effective interactions while working
directly with young children and their families; gaining information
of early childhood education and the complex roles of early childhood
educators.
HDCF 290 R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate
in a written work or other creative project. Course will address responsible
conduct of research.
HDCF 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by
each offering department.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and
demand before requesting a regular course number.
HDCF 292 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
HDCF 319 THEORIES AND SKILLS FOR HELPING
RELATIONSHIPS
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in Health and Human Development major
or consent of instructor.
-- An introduction to various family, consumer science, and counseling
theories, skills, and modalities. An overview of the helping profession.
Development of interpersonal and professional skills for working with
others.
HDCF 335 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN FAMILY
AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: EDU 497.
-- How to plan, develop, teach, supervise, and evaluate programs in
family and consumer sciences education. A second focus will be to learn
about responsible actions and decision making as leaders in family,
community, and work settings through the use of FCCLA.
HDCF 338 PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE
I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 138, M core, or permission of instructor.
-- Planned use of financial resources to meet the goals of individuals
and families. Concepts include time value of money concepts, credit,
budgeting, risk management, taxation and basic investments. First in
a series of courses to prepare students for the accredited financial
counselors exams.
HDCF 339 PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE
II
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 338.
-- In-depth analysis for individuals and families in risk management,
retirement planning, estate planning, and investment and portfolio management.
HDCF 342 FAMILY FINANCIAL COUNSELING
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 338, HDCF 339, or permission from instructor
-- Counseling practices are introduced and applied to individuals and
families who are facing financial difficulties. Case studies and role
playing will be incorporated into course materials.
HDCF 344 CONTEMPORARY HOUSING TOPICS
AND ISSUES
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 138 or permission from instructor
-- A survey course of housing issues from families and consumers. Among
the topics to be covered are: housing design for human needs, affordability
and availability issues, safety issues, and demographic influences on
housing choices.
HDCF 350 RELATIONS AND MANAGEMENT IN
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 271 or consent of instructor.
-- Current issues, research, theory, and practice related to relationship
and management principles including developmentally appropriate practices,
teacher-child relationships, learning environments in early childhood
settings, nurturing diversity and social justice, promoting positive
guidance, family and school relationships, ethics and professionalism.
Observations are required.
HDCF 352 CURRICULUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
S 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 350
-- Curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation in early childhood
settings. Laboratory experience in an early childhood setting from birth
to age 8 is required.
HDCF 356 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in HHD majors; EDU 222 or EDU 223 and
junior standing for Education majors.
-- Categories of exceptionality and implications for educators. Historical,
societal, familial and educational attitudes; legal requirements of
Preschool Amendments, IDEA and ADA including IEPs, IFSPs, 504s, FBAs,
and BIPs. Identification, intervention, and best practices including
UDL and RTI.
HDCF 357 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN LABORATORY
F,S (on demand)1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 356.
COREQUISITE: HDCF 356.
-- Direct experience with children and adolescents with special needs
in infant-preschool settings, public schools, and community-based settings.
HDCF 360 ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 150 or HDCF 160 for majors and social science core
for nonmajors.
-- Focus on the adult stages of the life span and families with adult
children; issues include intergenerational relationships; gender differences
in individual, family, and career development; and the demographic and
economic consequences of an aging population.
HDCF 362 DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND
WELL-BEING OF NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN
Su on demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in major.
-- The course emphasizes well-being indicators in Native American children
from a developmental, educational, and community perspective. Exploration
and understanding of deficit models and strength models of well-being
are examined within the context of tribal communities.
HDCF 371 RESEARCH METHODS IN HHD
F,S,Su On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: STAT 216 or an equivalent statistics course, and junior
standing.
--Prepares HHD students to become informed consumers of research. Research
principles for both quantitative and qualitative research are covered.
Readings and other class materials ensure that students will understand
how research in HHD enriches human well-being.
HDCF 425 R FAMILY LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY
F,S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 263, HDCF 371 or equivalent, junior standing or permission
of instructor.
-- An in-depth review of current laws and public policies impacting
family well-being including marriage, domestic partnership, divorce,
child custody, welfare, foster care, ICWA, and adoption. The impact
of workplace and health care policies on families is also examined.
HDCF 429 SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN
HHD
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 138.
-- This course introduces basic finance, accounting, marketing, and
management concepts for owning and operating a successful small family-owned
business. Special attention is given to small, family-owned businesses
involving areas of study in health and human development.
HDCF 432 SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
F, alternate years, offered odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing in major or consent of instructor.
-- Understanding social competence in young children in relation to
familial, social and cultural contexts. Development of social skills,
self concept, peers and friendships, emotional development and resiliency.
HDCF 437 MANAGING WORK AND FAMILY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 371.
-- This course focuses on how families acquire and use resources from
work and the household to meet family goals and demands. Special attention
to managing the dual demands of work and family in relation to the family's
time, money, marital, and child-rearing responsibilities.
HDCF 440 PARENTING
S, Su on demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITES: HDCF 263 and HDCF 371.
-- Examines parenting processes and parent-child relationships based
on scientific study of child development and family relations. Diverse
parenting issues (e.g., parenting through divorce; parental stress and
adaptation) will be explored across the lifespan using family systems
and ecological frameworks.
F alternate years, odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing in major or consent of instructor.
-- The course will focus on the development of literacy from birth to five by integrating early childhood education and adult literacy into a unified approach to literacy that supports early childhood education and family literacy. Scientifically-based reading/literacy research, policy and advocacy, literacy development in children and adults, learning environments, community supports and identification and development of early literacy materials.
HDCF 447 FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
F 3 cr. RCT/DIS 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 371 and junior standing in the major.
-- Students will gain an understanding of the general philosophy and
broad principles of family life education in conjunction with the ability
to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs. This course
will be taught in accordance with the guidelines from the National Council
of Family Relations on becoming a Certified Family Life Educator.
HDCF 454 PRACTICUM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
TEACHING
S 3 - 5 cr. LAB Maximum 5 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing in major and student teaching applicant
screening required.
-- Senior capstone course. Supervised experience in programs for young
children. Students will be responsible for planning, presenting, supervising,
and evaluating early childhood activities in a child development laboratory
setting.
HDCF 455 R ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICE
PROGRAMS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 371 and senior standing.
-- Knowledge and skills necessary for establishing and administering
various human service programs including early childhood, youth, family,
and agency settings. Students will design a program including preparation
of a grant application.
HDCF 458 ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
F on demand, S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 356 and senior standing or consent of instructor.
-- Knowledge, application and interpretation of data in formal and informal
assessment instruments; formal report writing; psychometrics; CST, IEP,
IFSP, 504, FBA parent and professional roles. Linking assessment data
with intervention techniques. Direct experience with children and families
required.
HDCF 459 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
On demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.
-- This course will present an overview of philosophical and procedural
components as well as practical applications for providing addictions
services: professional characteristics, ethical and legal issues, care
options, helping processes, care styles, and case management.
HDCF 464 GENDER, RACE, CLASS, AND FAMILY
DIVERSITY
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 263, HDCF 371 or equivalent, and senior standing
or permission of instructor.
-- Examines gender, race, social class, and diversity in family life
as well as the intersections of gender, race, class, and other variables,
such as geographic location (rural, urban) and household composition,
using family systems, ecological, cultural, and feminist frameworks.
HDCF 466 HEALTH & MOVEMENT IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
S, alternate years, even years 3 cr. LEC 3
-- This course will focus on developmentally appropriate movement and
health related activities in early childhood education including: designing
physical activity programs and effective movement curricula in early
childhood settings, appropriate teaching practices, understanding movement
concepts, and helping guide children in becoming physically active and
healthy for a lifetime.
HDCF 474 SENIOR SEMINAR-PROFESSIONAL
ISSUES
S,Su 4 cr. LEC 1 LAB 3
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 371 and screening procedures as specified on the
Health and Human Development web site.
-- Senior capstone course. Establishing a professional identity and
transitioning to a career in the field of early childhood education
and child services and family and consumer sciences. The lab section
of this course will entail the scientific application of family and
consumer sciences theory and methods. In consultation with course instructor,
students will participate in a lab assignment.
HDCF 490 R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. IND May be repeated. Maximum 12 cr.
-- Directed undergraduate research which may culminate
in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis. Course
will address responsible conduct of research.
HDCF 491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
HDCF 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of
department head.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
HDCF 494 SEMINAR
On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing.
-- Topics offered at the upper division level that are not covered in
regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting class
materials.
HDCF 555 CURRENT RESEARCH IN CHILD AND
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
On demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- Current research, issues and trends in child and adolescent development
are examined.
HDCF 556 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: A CONSTRUCTIVIST
PERSPECTIVE
On demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Upper division course work in early child education or
elementary education.
-- To introduce the history, framework, concepts, and critiques of constructivism
in early childhood education; to understand recent trends in constructivist
early childhood research, theory, and practice; to apply practices in
early childhood education to program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
HDCF 563 MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- This course explores the relationships between social organizations,
processes of historical change, social stratification (race, gender,
sexuality), individuals and family structure.
HDCF 572 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICUM
F,S 2 - 6 cr. LAB Maximum 9 cr.
PREREQUISITE: HDCF 554, HDCF 555, graduate standing and consent of instructor.
-- Practicum experience in the field of human development.
HDCF 575 RESEARCH OR PROFESSIONAL PAPER/PROJECT
F,S,Su 1 - 4 cr. IND, Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing.
-- A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic
in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student
and his or her major advisor and graduate committee.
HDCF 588 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. May be repeated; Maximum 3 cr.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
HDCF 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 1-3 cr. TUT Maximum 3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing and approval of the Division of Graduate
Education.
-- This course may be used only by students who have completed all of
their course work (and thesis if on a thesis plan) but who need additional
faculty or staff time or help.
HDCF 590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1 - 10 cr. IND Maximum credits unlimited.
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing.
-- Directed graduate research/creative activity.
HDCF 591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Upper division courses and others as determined for each
offering.
-- Course not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular
one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting a regular course number.
HDCF 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum 6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of
department head and Division of Graduate Education.
-- Directed research and study on an individual basis.
HDCF 594 SEMINAR
F,S 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion
material.
HDCF 598 INTERNSHIP
On Demand 2 - 12 cr. IND Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor and approval
of department head.
-- An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or
other organization to provide guided experience in the field.
