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 Life theory to address providing developmentally appropriate psychosocial and emotional support to hospitalized children and their families. Topics will include assessment, common stressors, therapeutic interventions, parent and sibling support, procedural preparation, pain management, and bereavement support.
An in-depth study of consumer issues, rights, and responsibilities. An examination of how individual and societal decisions affect quality of life, including consumer safety, and the interactions of consumption, health, law, government regulations, and the economy. Consumer education and financial literacy will also be emphasized.
Exploration of the form and function of contemporary families, within the United States and around the world, according to ethnic or sociocultural identity, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, relationship status, and living arrangements.
Exploration of the form and function of contemporary families, within the United States and around the world, according to ethnic or sociocultural identity, religion, sexual orientation, economic status, relationship status, and living arrangements.
An in-depth analysis of adolescent development and adjustments using an ecological, multi-contextual framework. The primary focus is on scholarship and empirical evidence from a number of disciplines that have direct bearing on the study of adolescent development, with a particular interest in applying a cross-cultural/national comparative lens. 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 in-depth analysis of adolescent development and adjustments using an ecological, multi-contextual framework. The primary focus is on scholarship and empirical evidence from a number of disciplines that have direct bearing on the study of adolescent development, with a particular interest in applying a cross-cultural/national comparative lens. 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 provides partial credit for the written component of GCCR in conjunction with FAM 360 and CEF 403 or FAM 357.
Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of family sciences taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.
Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
