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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 and Families 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 Human Development 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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