HDFS Undergraduate Programs
Course Information
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289 Introductory Field Experience
Directed observation/participation in prekindergarten programs or community agencies.
289.01 Introductory Prekindergarten Field Experience U 3
Directed observation/participation in prekindergarten programs.
294 Group Studies U 2, 3 or 5
Selected topics in family relations and human development.
360 Family Development U 5
Dynamics of family interaction over the life cycle; emphasis on developmental, social, and cultural influences on the family experience.
361 Introduction to Child Development U 5
Study of the nature, nurture, and development of children from conception through the beginning school years.
362 Middle Childhood and Adolescence U 4
Current theory and research on development during the middle years of childhood and adolescence.
363 Infant-Toddler Development U 5
Examination of the behavior and development of children and issues of care throughout the periods of infancy and toddlerhood.
364 Life Span Human Development U 5
Survey of human development across the life span directed toward an applied understanding of the individual and forces that shape development.
365 Practicum in Infant-Toddler Child Care U 5
Participation in infant-toddler laboratory as a student teacher.
367 American Family Issues and Social Action U 5
Development of writing, presentation, and oral discussion skills while critically examining family and related community issues.
461 Guidance of Young Children in Groups U 3
Application of principles of development to guidance of children in groups; modification of experiences for age level, ability, group, and individual needs.
464 Constructing a Curriculum Model for Young Children U 3
In-depth examination of the Campbell Hall curriculum model from theory to practice.
465 Day Care Practicum
Participation in the day care center as a student teacher.
465.01 Preschool/Day Care Practicum U 5
Application of theory included in 461 and 464.
465.02 Child and Family Studies Practicum U 3
Application of theory included in 461.
465.03 Group Care Practicum U 2
466 Seminar: Human Service Organizations U 3
Application of principles of family development to program planning; discussion of family needs and design of techniques to assess needs and ways to provide services.
468 Individual and Family Helping Skills U 3
The study of various strategies and techniques used in working with individuals and families in the context of family service organizations.
560 Advanced Family Development U 3
Explores family development and family relations across the lifespan, primarily from a family systems perspective.
565 Supervised Preschool/Day Care Teaching U 10, 12 or 15
Guided participation of students in the responsibilities and activities of preschool and day care teachers.
570* Adolescent Development: A Biopsychosocial Perspective U 3
Comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological, and social development of the adolescent.
589 Field Work
Planned professional experience with children, youth, or adults in a community agency/setting.
589.01 Introduction to Field Work U 5 -10
First quarter planned participation in community agency learning roles and responsibilities.
589.02 Advanced Field Work U 5
Second quarter planned participation in community agency with increased responsibility for program development and evaluation.
590 Practicum in Family Relations and Human Development Research U 1-5
Provides students with opportunity to work individually with faculty member on research project.
593 Individual Studies U 1-5
Problems in various phases of family relations and human development chosen for individual study.
595 Professional Development U 2
The professional: performance, role in society, position securement, involvement in organizations, and continuing development.
650* Foundations of Marital and Family Therapy U G 4
Overview and development of key theories of marriage and family therapy.
660 Children and Their Families Under Stress U G 3
Examination of normative and developmental stressors and crises that impact on the development of children; implications for practitioners drawn from conceptual frameworks and recent research.
662 Multicultural Programming for Young Children U G 3
The many elements of and the need for a multicultural education is explored in this course, with a special emphasis on programming.
663 Infant Development U G 3
Infant development during first two years of life with special consideration of bases of support for provision of effective care.
665 Parenting U G 3
Identification and examination of the theoretical approaches applicable to child rearing in families; emphasis on developing practical skills for working with parents and children.
667 Administration of Agencies Serving Children andFamilies U G 3
Study of the administration of day care centers and other family service agencies; topics include program objectives, regulations, program development and evaluation, staff development and training, and budget and funding.
669 Comparing Program Philosophies for Young Children U G 3
Exploration of a variety of philosophies and resultant practices in caring for and educating young children in day care preschool situations.
670* Family and Informal Support Systems of the Aged U G 3
Consideration of issues, perspectives, and problems pertinent to support systems of aged persons, including adult children, siblings, other kin, friends, and others in the community.
670.01 Adult Development and Aging U G 3
Examination of change and continuity in human development from young adulthood to the very old using a bio-psycho-social perspective.
670.02 Human Sexuality U G 3
Examination of the intellectual, physical, and social–emotional aspects of human sexuality.
670.03 Courtship and Marriage U G 3
A comprehensive overview of the process of courtship and marriage.
670.04 Formal and Informal Support Systems of Older Adults U G 3
Consideration of issues and problems pertinent to support systems of older adults.
689 Practicum in Family Relations and HumanDevelopment U G 3-5
An opportunity for putting professional research and theory into practice by teaching, administrative, and agency experiences under supervision in university or agency settings.
689.01 Advanced Child Development Practicum U G 3-5
Special advanced supervised teaching experience with children ages three to five; emphasis on analysis of relationships among teacher behaviors, child characteristics, environmental factors, and learning outcomes.
689.02 Curriculum Planning and Interdisciplinary Strategies for Serving Moderately, Severely, and Profoundly Delayed Young Children U G 3-5
Practicum experience for students who are interested in working with young developmentally delayed children and their families in an educational setting.
689.03 Advanced Family Services Practicum U G 3-5
Special field experience in family service agencies for students with unique interests, such as hospitalized children or the elderly.
694 Group Studies U G 2, 3, or 5
Selected topics in family relations and human development.
695 Seminar in Child and Family Studies U G 3
Review, interpretation, and evaluation of current literature and research in defined areas.
695.01 Special Topics in Child Development
Special topics seminar with a content focus on child development.
695.02 Special Topics in Family Development
Special topics seminar with a content focus on family development.
697 Study at a Foreign Institution U G 1-15
An opportunity for students to study at a foreign institution and receive Ohio State credit for that work.
698 Study Tour U G 1-15
Specific content, location, quarter(s) of offering, and prerequisites vary; contact department office for details.
698.01 Domestic
698.02 Foreign
701 Issues and Problems in Family and Human Development U G 1
Issues and problems in research, teaching, and professional development in fields of family relations and human development.
701.02 Program Development U G 1
Current issues and trends and methods in the interdisciplinary curricula and instructional resources in the field of family relations and human development.
701.03 Research
Current research trends and methods in the interdisciplinary field of family relations and human development.
717 Nisonger Center Courses in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities U G 3
Focus on interdisciplinary topics in mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
717.01 Family Systems: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Families of Handicapped Children U G 3
Qualitative and quantitative approaches for resource and problem identification with families of handicapped children, effective parenting skills, strategies to follow at-risk families, and family intervention models.
717.02 The Interdisciplinary Team: Clinical and Administrative Issues U G 3
Investigation and critical examination of function of interdisciplinary clinical and administrative teams in mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
717.03 Developmental Disabilities U G 3
Focus on the most pertinent scientific and societal issues of developmental disabilities.
760 Family Relations and Human Development Research Process Analysis U G 5
Historical overview of research methods and related conceptual issues relevant to study of family relations and human development; creative approaches to research problems.
793 Individual Studies U G 1-5
Problems in various phases of family relations and human development. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
797 Interdepartmental Seminar U G 2-4
Two or more departments may collaborate in presenting seminars in subjects of mutual interests; topics to be announced.
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