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 144-hour internship for seniors in an instructor-approved community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Internship activities might include observation; teaching; conceptualizing research problems; and/or developing competencies in providing services to individuals, families, and/or the community. In addition to the internship, students will be required to participate in class meetings and complete required assignments as outlined by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

This course supports students who are completing their Child Life practicum by providing focused assignments, discussion, and presentations on themes central to understanding and applying Child Life Theory to working with pediatric patients and families.

The course is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore the prevalence and impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) and history of systemic response to it. Students will be introduced to methods of engagement, assessment, and intervention based on current research and practice knowledge. Particular attention will be given to the examination of personal and professional values regarding IPV as well as co-occurring issues.