CA 1341. Consumers in the Marketplace. introduction to consumerism. Topics covered include: the consumer's role in the economy; consumer responses to the pressures of the economy (credit, inflation, and savings); and an analysis of the largest consumer expenditures (housing, food, and transportation). TCCN: ECON 1303
CA 1347. Family and Personal Resource Management. Focuses on the analysis of family and personal management processes including resource identification and factors that impact management and decision making (i.e., public policy and career implications). Contemporary issues in the field are covered.
CA 2341. Digital Applications in Consumer Finance. Focuses on the technology applications that are used to analyze consumer's financial situation, needs, and goals. Topics include constructing personal financial statements; cash flow; time value of money related to education, retirement, life insurance; and amortization. Students will use calculators, Microsoft Excel, and personal financial planning software.
CA 2351. Personal Finance: Your Money, Your Future. provides an investigation of behavioral finance as it impacts the individual, families, U.S. economic system, and ultimately society. Cognitive and social factors that impact the financial decision making of individuals are examined.
CA 3341. Personal and Family Finance Goals and Strategies. students will examine personal/family financial management during different stages of the family life cycle. Topics include budgeting/recordkeeping to achieve economic goals, the role of credit and the need for financial counseling; economic risks and available protection; and alternative forms of saving and investments.
CA 3342. Consumer Law. explores the relationship between consumer laws (federal and state) and policy. Topics include consumer protection legislation which defines the consumer's rights/responsibilities and the appropriate avenues of redress on the part of the consumer.
CA 3351. Consumer Financial Management I. Principles and practices of individual and family financial management relating to insurance needs and selection, investment strategies to realize financial goals and income tax planning to improve financial well-being will be addressed. Technical skills required of financial couselors, planners and human resource management are emphasized.
CA 3352. Consumer Financial Management II. Principles and practices of individual and family financial management relating to retirement and estate planning to improve financial well-being will be presented. Technical skills required of financial counselors, planners and human resource management will be emphasized.
CA 4301. Internship in Consumer Affairs. This course is an Internship program in Consumer Affairs related professions, services, business, or industry. Must meet college, department and program requirements. Repeatable for credit with different emphasis.
CA 4341. Personal and Family Financial Counseling. This course is an in-depth study of the role of the financial counselor. Topics covered will increase awareness and knowledge of the characteristics of persons with financial difficulties, complexity of factors affecting such situations, desireable relationships between the helper and helped, and an awareness of community resources.
CA 4342. Personal and Family Financial Counseling Practicum. focuses on applying financial counseling and consulting skills consistent with accepting financial counselor roles. Content includes theoretical models of financial counseling.
CA 4391. Independent Study in Consumer Affairs. This course involves independent reading and/or research on a specific topic related to students' primary area of interest. Work may consist of research, reviews, and integration of existing literature, or other appropriate independent work.
HDFS 1351. Lifespan Development. focuses on developmental principles underlying behavior as experienced in physical, intellectual, emotional and social changes across the lifespan. Emphasis is on adult development.
HDFS 1355. Introduction to Family Relationships. covers a range of research-based topics including the universality and uniqueness of American families, the establishment and maintenance of relationships, family formation, parenthood, and other aspects related to individual and family relationships through the lifespan.
HDFS 2311. Statistics and Data Analysis for Human Development and Family Sciences. introduction to statistical concepts within the field of HDFS, including the implementation of statistical techniques using computer software. Concepts include the methods, assumptions, and limitations of statistical analysis, reporting statistical findings, and interpreting statistical results reported in media and scientific outlets.
HDFS 2351. Child Development. focuses on development across domains from conception to adolescence. The course includes opportunities to apply knowledge of child development to observations of children.
HDFS 2353. Principles of Guidance. Students examine research, theory, and developmentally appropriate practices related to children’s social development and child guidance techniques. Participation in the Child Development Center is required.
HDFS 3351. Creative Experiences for Children. focuses on developmentally appropriate creative methods, materials, and planning for children’s programs through language, literature, music, art, play, science, math, technology, and social studies.
HDFS 3356. Introduction to Early Childhood Intervention. an interdisciplinary orientation to the professional discipline of Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and the Early Intervention Specialist (EIS).
HDFS 3358. Practicum in Child Development. structured practical experience in approved early care and education programs.
HDFS 3359. Contemporary Families. explores both the internal dynamics and external environments of diverse family forms, including prevalence, social conditions leading to and sustaining their existence, common stereotypes, and recent research.
HDFS 3394. Adolescent Development. analyzes adolescent development from a research and theoretical perspective. Emphasis is on current critical issues for adolescents in the context of family and society.
HDFS 4306. Practicum in Child Life. a structured fieldwork experience for individuals who plan to pursue a career in child life. Students work in a community or hospital setting under the direction of a certified child life specialist.
HDFS 4351. Families in Context. focuses on families within the context of their unique patterns and variations with an emphasis on different racial and/or ethnic groups, religions, and social classes. Students explore selected family science research methods and topics including family functions, family life patterns, multicultural groups, agents of enculturation, and family life education as they relate to family patterns and variations.
HDFS 4352. Administration of Programs for Children. This course addresses the history, philosophy, and ethics of programs for young children. Emphasis is on responsibilities of the child care administrator in relation to staff, budgets, facility laws, and standards of agency management.
HDFS 4353. Introduction to Child Life. This course introduces students to theoretical and practical methods of working with children and their families in health care settings.
HDFS 4354. Play and Child Development. This course focuses on the therapeutic aspects and learning objectives of play in infants, children, youth, and young adults. This course explores the foundations and theories of play in the growth, development and learning of children. Medical play, play therapy, music therapy, and art therapy are incorporated into the course curriculum. The influence of play environments on children’s play is also explored.
HDFS 4355. Family Theory. This course focuses on the study and comparison of various theories, family structures, and transitions. Interaction strategies to enhance successful family function across various family structures and transitions will be analyzed.
HDFS 4356. Administration of Human Service Organizations. This course focuses on the implementation of human service organizations. Leadership and management of human service organizations, including staffing, strategic planning, problem solving, grant writing, and ethical leadership is emphasized.
HDFS 4357. Grief and Bereavement in Children, Adolescents, and Parents. This course focuses on grief and bereavement throughout the life cycle. Topics include historical, current, cultural, spiritual, and religious perspectives, ambiguous loss, transitions, palliative care, self-awareness, and self-care. This course focuses on the health and well-being of children and families. Students analyze grief and bereavement implications for child life specialists.
This course focuses on cultural diversity with an emphasis on contemporary, culturally relevant responses to societal trends. Topics include a critical analysis of cultural competency, multiculturalism, and the strategies implemented to successfully engage in meaningful interactions at the community level. The course incorporates family science research methods to explore topics including family structure and function, family life patterns, multicultural groups, and agents of acculturation.
HDFS 5341. Advanced Child Development. This course focuses on the developmental processes and influences from conception through adolescence and emphasizes the interactive relationship of biological and environmental factors in the total development of the child.
HDFS 5343. Child Life Specialist. This course introduces students to the scope of Child Life practice, the impact of illness and injury on children and families, patient experience, family centered care, therapeutic play and psychological preparation for treatment and healthcare interventions. The course focuses on theoretical and evidence-based practices used in Child Life practice when interacting with children and families in a variety of healthcare settings. This courses includes content necessary for pursuing application to Child Life Internships and the National Child Life Certification Exam.
HDFS 5351. Advanced Theory in Human Development and Family Sciences. This course includes a critical evaluation of theoretical concepts and current research in human development and family sciences. Recent trends in family and developmental theories are emphasized.
HDFS 5352. Issues in Human Development and Family Sciences. This course examines current issues in human development and family sciences from conceptual, methodological, and multi-disciplinary perspectives. Emphasis is on current research and theories, and their application.
HDFS 5353. Program Evaluation in Human Development and Family Sciences. This course focuses on the diversity and effectiveness of family and child services programs at the federal, state, and community levels. Program evaluation strategies and measures, fiscal management, and grant writing are included.
HDFS 5355. Advanced Independent Study. This course provides opportunity for individual work on problems related to student’s primary area of specialization. Work consists of empirical research or critical reviews and integration of existing literature. Course may be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
HDFS 5356. Advanced Program Administration. This course focuses on human services organizations. Management theory and strategies, strategic planning, program development and implementation, personnel management, and public policy are emphasized.
HDFS 5357. Comparative Studies in Child Development. This course focuses on the study of cultural values and beliefs and the reflection of these in child development practices. The interactive influence of culture and global policies is addressed.
HDFS 5358. Practicum in Human Development and Family Sciences I. This course provides opportunity for structured practical experience in human development and family sciences programs. Supervision is provided by a member of the graduate faculty and a designated individual at the work site. Focus is on experiential learning.
HDFS 5359. Practicum in Human Development and Family Sciences II. This course provides a continued practical experience in human development and family sciences programs. Supervision is provided by a member of the graduate faculty and a designated individual at the work site. A research report is integrated with practical application.
HDFS 5394. Advanced Adolescent Development. This course focuses on theoretical analysis and current research of adolescent development. Topics may include developmental transitions, contexts, and issues in diverse adolescents in the contemporary society.
HDFS 5399A. HDFS 5399B. Thesis. This course represents a student’s initial thesis enrollment. Focus is on identification of thesis topic, review of literature, and research design.
HDFS 5660. Advanced Practicum. This course is a structured field experience for individuals who plan to pursue a career in the field of human development and family sciences. Students are provided the opportunity to work in a community setting such as a nonprofit organization, government agency, or healthcare setting. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
HDFS 5999B. Thesis. This course represents a student’s continuing thesis enrollment. The focus of this course is on data collection, analysis, and writing of thesis. The student continues to enroll in this course until the thesis is submitted for binding.