An introductory survey course that addresses individual, interpersonal, and developmental dynamics associated with developing and sustaining long-term romantic relationships. Topics include development of interpersonal attraction, theories of love and relationship development, communication, sexuality, influence of stress on romantic relationships, common problems in romantic relationships (jealousy, loneliness, conflict), power and violence, therapeutic interventions, and issues associated with ending a romantic relationship.

Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the lifespan related to planning, credit, savings, investment, insurance, taxes, housing costs, transportation costs, retirement and estate planning.

Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the lifespan related to planning, credit, savings, investment, insurance, taxes, housing costs, transportation costs, retirement and estate planning.

Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the lifespan related to planning, credit, savings, investment, insurance, taxes, housing costs, transportation costs, retirement and estate planning.

Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the lifespan related to planning, credit, savings, investment, insurance, taxes, housing costs, transportation costs, retirement and estate planning.

An introduction to evidence-based perspectives on relationships, marriages, and families. Although emphasis is on using family systems theory to understand relationship processes, multiple theoretical and empirical perspectives are used to examine and take positions on numerous contemporary issues in family science.

An introduction to evidence-based perspectives on relationships, marriages, and families. Although emphasis is on using family systems theory to understand relationship processes, multiple theoretical and empirical perspectives are used to examine and take positions on numerous contemporary issues in family science.

An introductory survey of human sexuality, including gender, love and intimacy, sexual expression and variation, sexual orientation, contraception, pregnancy and birth, sexually transmitted infections, sexual coercion, and sex in society.

Introduction to basic principles of human development through the life course of the individual from conception to death, including common life transitions and social changes that shape people's lives. Roles of family, school, peers, and work will also be examined in relation to human development. Emphasis will be placed on general theories of human development across the life course.

This course uses child development as the foundation to discuss the importance of play throughout childhood to understand, educate, and support healing. Students will learn about various forms of play for each developmental stage, the value of various play environments, and be introduced to effectively integrating play into therapeutic, medical, and educational settings.