Course Descriptions
1004: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
Basic concepts related to normal human development. Emphasis on developmental theories and principles of growth, development, and behavior of children from conception through adolescence. Designed as a general survey course for majors and non-majors. (3H,3C) I,II.
2004: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II: ADULTHOOD AND AGING
Introduction to adult development and aging (gerontology). Basic concepts, principles, and issues of development across the adult years. Pre: 1004. (3H,3C)
2304: FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Overview of basic concepts, principles, theories, and issues of development and change in family relationships. Topics include families in historical and contextual perspective, structural and relational diversity in families, and processes of relational development, maintenance, and dissolution in families. (3H,3C)
2314: HUMAN SEXUALITY
Explores the diversity of human sexuality using global perspectives. Biological, historical, developmental, psychological, and sociological approaches frame this interdisciplinary examination of the social constructions of sexuality, the processes of gender stratification, and the development of sexual practices, rituals, mythologies, and belief systems across time and around the world. (3H,3C)
2335-2336: PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES
Basic concepts, techniques, and structure of the human services profession. Survey of client/family assessment and problem management. Pre: 1004 for 2335; 2335 for 2336. (3H,3C)
3014: RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Critical thinking and problem-solving involved in applying methods of scientific inquiry to the field of human development. Topics include methods of data collection, basic methods for displaying and analyzing data, and writing reports. Pre: 2004, 2304, STAT 3604. (2H,1L,3C)
3114: ISSUES IN AGING
Seminar which investigates selected contemporary issues in adulthood and old age, such as family and friend relationships; work and retirement; political, legal, and economic issues; and women's concerns. (3H,3C) I,II.
3144 (EDCI 3144): EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Emphasizes legal, ethical, and economic bases, assessment and eligibility requirements, characteristics and educational implications, and practices pertaining to various exceptionalities. (3H,3C)
3214: INFANCY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD
Theories, principles, normal patterns of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception to the early school years. Micro and macro environmental influences on development are considered as they interact with genetic/biological determinants of development. Pre: 1004. (3H,3C)
3224: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
Theories, principles, normal patterns of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from middle childhood to adolescence. Micro and macro environmental influences on development are considered as they interact with genetic/ biological determinants of development. Pre: 1004. (3H,3C)
3234: CHILD/YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICES
Health and human service programs serving children, youth, and families. Overview of child/youth, care issues, methods of determining service eligibility, and procedures for maintaining quality assurance. Pre: 1004, 2304. (3H,3C)
3304: ADVANCED HELPING SKILLS
Helping skills used in human services settings. Case management, evaluating crisis situations, and approaches to individual and family assessment. Pre: 2336. (3H,3C)
3334: INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY INTERVENTIONS
Focus on intervention approaches used in human services settings. Provides students with an introduction to theories of individual, couple, family, and group intervention. Students will apply course material to case scenarios. Topics include theories of intervention, developmentally appropriate interventions, and methods for addressing diversity. Students will be introduced to intervention strategies used in a variety of human services settings. Pre: 3304. (3H,3C)
3464 (AHRM 3464) (EDHL 3464) (GEOG 3464) (HUM 3464) (SOC 3464) (UAP 3464): APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES
The concept of community in Appalachia using a multidisciplinary approach and experiential learning. Interrelationships among geographically, culturally, and socially constituted communities, public policy, and human development. (2H,3L,3C)
4114: COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
Introduces students to the health and human services programs that comprise the community-based long term care system. Topics include an overview of the continuum of community programs and services for older adults, methods to determine service eligibility, and procedures for maintaining quality assurance. Prerequisite or graduate standing is required. Pre: 3004. (3H,3C)
4235-4236: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
Basic concepts, principles and issues of curriculum and assessment are explored in the real context of teaching and learning with young children. Supervised experience in observation, reflection, assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating activities and experiences consistent with developmental abilities and interests of children is provided. Pre: 1004. Co: 4964 for 4235. (3H,3C)
4304: HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Issues, functions, and responsibilities involved in developing, implementing, and evaluating family and human services programs. Pre: 3234, 4114. (3H,3C)
4324: INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RISK AND RESILIENCE
Investigation of challenges, stresses, and crises experienced by individuals and families; protective factors and resilience; coping strategies; prevention and intervention. Pre: 3304, 3014. (3H,3C)
4334: PERSPECTIVES ON ADDICTION AND FAMILY SYSTEMS
Intra-personal and inter-personal dimensions of compulsive- addictive patterns manifested in the context of the family system. Reciprocal interaction between families and other systems. Junior standing required. Pre: 3324 or 4324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4354: FAMILY, LAW, AND PUBLIC POLICY
Theoretical and substantive issues that relate to the development and implementation of family policies. Implications of political culture and family legislation for the well-being of children and their families. Pre: 2335, 3324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4364: GENDER AND FAMILY DIVERSITY
Examination of the changing character of individual and
family diversity, as related to the intersections among gender, race, class, sexuality, age, and ability. Pre: 3324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4374: PARENT EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
Students review concepts, principles, program trends, and research related to parent education using a life course approach. Students examine parenting diversity including parents of different social addresses and parents with chronically ill, mentally and physically challenged, or gifted children. Guided observation, implementation, and development of parent education programs. Senior standing required. Pre: 3004, 3324, 4324, 4344. (3H,3C)
4714: SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR
Intensive learning experiences in critical thinking and analysis. Opportunities to demonstrate breadth of learning while developing leadership skills and honing professional competencies. Topics include leadership and team development, problem solving, grant writing, program evaluation, and electronic portfolios. Senior standing in Human Services required. (3H,3C)
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
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