2016-2017 Undergraduate Course Catalog 
    
    May 05, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Development and Family Science


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Courses

Child and Family Studies

  • CFS 201 - Family Development

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Theoretical and functional approach to marital and family life with a developmental perspective. Issues related to marital and parental careers.
  • CFS 202 - Development of Children and Youth

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Principles and patterns of child and youth development. Influence of biological and experiential factors. Extra-familial and intra-familial relationships as they influence child and youth development. Fieldwork or equivalent required.
  • CFS 204 - Applied Research Methods in Child and Family Studies

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Critical evaluation of research studies, development of basic skills for conducting research and application of research knowledge and skills in practical settings.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202  AND (MAT 121  OR MAT 221 )
    COREQ: MAT 122  OR MAT 222  OR MAX 201  OR PSY 252  OR SWK 361 
  • CFS 255 - Interpersonal Competence

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Interpersonal problem-solving skills. Helping theories appropriate to human development settings. Skills and behaviors that apply theory to practice setting.
  • CFS 270 - Experience Credit

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 290 - Independent Study

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 300 - Selected Topics

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 325 - Children and Families in Health Care Settings

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Basic child life theory and practice focused on improving healthcare experiences for children and families by providing play, preparation and education programs in pediatric settings.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
  • CFS 326 - Developmental Perspectives in Medical Language

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Understanding of developmentally supportive approaches to healthcare communication within the context of illness, injury and hospitalization. Introduction to medical terms related to body systems/disorders, with emphasis on developmentally appropriate medical language and communication in pediatrics.
  • CFS 327 - Human Development and Sport

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Examines the dynamics of social change and human well-being in the context of sport in promoting positive youth development. Personal, social, and cultural development through sport-based programs and initiatives are explored.
  • CFS 331 - Play, Childhood Development and Early Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Importance of play for children’s overall development; the roles of parents and teachers in supporting children’s play from infancy through early school age; enriching classroom play; diversity and special needs considerations.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
  • CFS 335 - Issues and Perspectives in Early Childhood Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Major approaches, theoretical rationale, research bases, and policy issues related to child care and educational models.
    COREQ: CFS 202 
  • CFS 345 - The Developing Infant

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 645
    Pregnancy and neonatal and child development from birth to three years. Theory and research findings: biological, psychological, and family. Systematic observations of infants. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
  • CFS 355 - Children’s Learning and Thinking in Culture, Contexts and Application

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Understand how children’s learning and thinking develops from infancy to childhood, and how different settings and environmental interactions influence applications of the learning theories across diverse contexts and cultures.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 OR PSY 205
  • CFS 358 - Prosocial & Moral Development

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theories and research on familial, societal, and cultural variables related to pro-social and moral development in infants and young children. Child observation required.
    PREREQ: CFS 202  
  • CFS 363 - Introduction to Gerontology

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Multidisciplinary overview of phenomenon of human aging. Interrelationships of age-related changes and the contemporary status of older people.
  • CFS 365 - Language Development in Children & Families

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 665
    Psycholinguistic theories and child language research.-Social class, cultural, familial, and dialectical influences. Language enrichment programs and assessments. Systematic observations of child language required. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CFS 202  
  • CFS 367 - Child and Family in Cross-Cultural Perspectives

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Introduction to field methods, the study of childhood, sex roles, and family in cross-cultural perspectives.
  • CFS 371 - Latino Families and Children in the United States

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Course explores some of the issues relevant to the understanding of Latino families and their children in the United States.
  • CFS 377 - Children in Black Families

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Differences and similarities in environmental influences, parenting styles, cognitive development, and expectations and responsibilities of children within the black family.
  • CFS 382 - Immigrant Families and Children

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Family functioning in immigrant families in the United States. Psycho-social adjustment, physical health and well-being, economic conditions, employment patterns, parent-child relationships, schooling, identity, and community relations.
  • CFS 387 - Intimate Relationships & Gender Roles

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Overview of marriage and the couple relationship in contemporary society. Relationship development, maintenance, and termination; conflict resolution skills; ethnic/ racial and cultural variations; and issues related to gender.
  • CFS 388 - Human Sexuality

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Broad areas of human sexuality: the developmental and social aspects of sexuality as developed within the individual and within relationships; multicultural and multiethnic aspects of human sexuality; and those aspects of sexual behavior which represent alternatives to conventional behavior.
  • CFS 389 - Leading Human Sexuality Discussion Groups

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Preparing students to effectively lead discussion groups on human sexuality and relationships with peers.
    PREREQ: CFS 388 
  • CFS 395 - Seminar: Family and Child Intervention

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Opportunities for upper-division students to apply their knowledge bases to economic, political, and social issues that impinge on how children and families can be expected to function in the larger society.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  OR CFS 202 
  • CFS 400 - Selected Topics

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
    Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 422 - Work and Family in the 21st Century

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: SOC 422 , WGS 422 
    Examines the social, demographic, and economic forces that are reshaping the boundaries between family and work.
  • CFS 423 - Death, Dying & Loss: Child and Family Perspectives

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Systematic understanding of developmental and conceptual framework surrounding children and youths understanding of illness, dying and death. Concepts of bereavement, grief and loss will be examined in the context of child and family development.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  • CFS 425 - Lust, Love and Relationships

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    The intricate dynamics of relationships ranging from “for what and why” individuals are attracted to each other to “why and how” individuals become embroiled in seemingly irresolvable conflict across a variety of social contexts.
  • CFS 430 - Intervention Models for Infants and Preschoolers

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theory and application of models of assessment and intervention focusing on promoting positive outcomes in the areas of growth, development, health, attachment and adjustment.
  • CFS 432 - Foundations and Principles of Early Childhood Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Includes practicum in preschool setting. Developmentally appropriate and integrated learning experiences.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 
    COREQ: CFS 335 
  • CFS 433 - Child Practicum

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship in diverse educational and social agencies that serve the needs of children and their families. Applying theory to practice, learning to work within agencies, and identifying career goals.
    PREREQ: CFS 432 
  • CFS 447 - Principles and Practices in Parenting

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    In-depth examination of major perspective and research on parenting practices and parent-child relationships.
  • CFS 448 - Contemporary American Family & Community

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Subsystems of a community. How community resources affect family systems, residential patterns, and other factors with regard to social, geographic and economic mobility.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  
  • CFS 452 - Mindfulness in Children and Youth

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Double Numbered with: CFS 652
    Importance of mindfulness for optimal development in children and youth; school- and community-based interventions that target mindfulness; mindful parenting. Additional work required of graduate students.
  • CFS 470 - Experience Credit

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 474 - Promises and Problems in Youth and Emerging Adulthood

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Development of youth and emerging adults in family context emphasizing both positive outcomes and challenges. Roles of parents, peers, social structures, media influences, and institutions in youth/emerging adult development.
    PREREQ: CFS 202 OR PSY 335
  • CFS 479 - Power, Conflict, Violence, and the Family

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
    Crosslisted with: WGS 479 
    Introduction to power and conflict in intimate and familial relations. Neglect, abuse, molestation, rape, battering, and violence.
    PREREQ: CFS 201 
  • CFS 486 - Family Life Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Double Numbered with: CFS 686
    The course is intended to prepare students for the role of family life professionals and educators. Students will learn to apply their knowledge of family theories and other relevant theoretical perspectives to real life settings. Additional work required of graduate students.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  • CFS 487 - Critical Incidents in Family Development

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Impact of various crises upon the family system: mental and physical health, intellectual disability, alcoholism, death, marital discord, unemployment, etc. Opportunity for investigation of areas of special interest.
    PREREQ: CFS 201 
  • CFS 490 - Independent Study

    Child and Family Studies
    1-6 credit(s) Every semester
    In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
    Repeatable
  • CFS 493 - Youth and Family Practicum

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship in the community designed to apply theory to practice by developing skills in working with children, youth and families, learning to work within an organization, and identifying career goals.
    PREREQ: CFS 201  AND CFS 202 
  • CFS 494 - Youth and Family Practicum II

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Every semester
    Seminar and supervised internship designed to promote the professional development of human service workers and to identify and implement evidence-based practices with clients in a community setting.
    PREREQ: CFS 493 
  • CFS 499 - Honors Capstone Project

    Child and Family Studies
    1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
    Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
  • CFS 534 - Practicum/Early Childhood Education

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Planning and implementing curriculum for prekindergarten or kindergarten children. Fieldwork and seminar.
  • CFS 535 - Quality Infant Care Giving Workshop

    Child and Family Studies
    2-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Crosslisted with: EDU 535  
    Workshop. Research theories and demonstrations of infant/toddler care, development, and assessment; group care, legal and budgeting issues, and work with parents.
  • CFS 557 - Separation & Divorce: Impact on Children & Families

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Social and psychological issues, theories, and research.
  • CFS 577 - Urban Families Strengths and Challenges

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Irregularly
    Theoretical and empirical research on the challenges and opportunities for children and families living in urban settings. Issues of urban housing, family-community partnerships, crime, and criminal processing, health, urban diversity, and social science policies.
  • CFS 597 - Early Childhood Program Administration

    Child and Family Studies
    3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
    Prepares students to administer, coordinate, promote, consult, and assist in the start-up and development of early childhood program services.