Survey course to introduce students to the various skills, strategies and professional ethical standards used by family scientists in helping relationships. The emphasis will be on learning the skills required to provide support for families and individuals. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
An introduction to research design, methodology, instrumentation, and data analysis with emphasis on a student's ability to understand and critique research in the content areas of consumer economics, personal finance, human development, and family relations. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in the FAM and FFC majors, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.
Historical development, current programs, and emerging trends in family life education with particular emphases on programs and techniques for teaching sex education, marital relations, parenting and human development.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
Supervised internship and capstone course for seniors in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Emphasis on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies in providing service at the individual, family, and/or community level. Students will be required to assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating research and programs related to family life. Presentations, research papers, outside speakers, and career guidance will be significant course components along with the laboratory hours.
