Family Studies
501.
Parent Education.
(3)
Focus on philosophy of parent education, including content, processes, procedures, techniques and resources. Implications of child development principles from infancy through adolescence for parenting will be examined.
502.
Developmental Issues in Families: Early Childhood.
(3)
Addresses developmental issues in families with children from birth through age 8, including all aspects of development in children, with developmental implications for family members, based on contemporary research.
Prerequisite: a course in human development, early childhood or developmental psychology.
503.
Seminar in Human Growth and Development.
(3)
Theories and research relevant to human growth and development across the life span, including implications for education, child rearing and counseling.
504.
Developmental Issues in Families: Middle Childhood and Adolescence.
(3)
Physical, affective, social and language/cognitive development in middle childhood and adolescence. Ecological and relational influences will be emphasized, including school, gender, social class, family and peer relationships.
{Offered in rotation with two other developmental courses}
508.
Developmental Issues in Families: Adulthood and Aging.
(3)
Current issues concerning the biological, psychological and sociocultural aspects of adult development and aging within the contexts of diverse family structures and lifestyles will be examined through the study of the relevant research literature.
{Offered in rotation with 502 and 504}
512.
Working with Children and Families.
(3)
Focus on similarities and differences in working with families, depending upon differences in client, practitioner, problem and setting characteristics.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
513.
Seminar-Current Issues in Family Studies.
(3, no limit Δ)
Topics vary from term to term, but are all critically important for Family Studies. They include but are not limited to: Death and Dying and Family Violence.
514.
Fatherhood.
(3)
A critical examination of issues related to fatherhood including the multiple dimensions of paternal involvement, influences on involvement and consequences of involvement. The course examines multiple perspectives and frameworks for understanding fatherhood.
517.
Family Interaction Theories.
(3)
Review of salient theories and dynamics involved in understanding interaction patterns within contemporary families. The ability to analyze relationships is emphasized.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
543.
Managing Family Resources.
(3)
A survey of the research in the field of family management to include family resources, decision making and work allocation.
Prerequisite: a course in family management theories or permission of instructor.
546.
Family Systems Theories.
(3)
This course examines the development of family systems theories from the physical and biological sciences and explores current use within a broader ecosystemic perspective. Implications for research, education and clinical practice are illustrated and discussed.
570.
Research Methods in Family Studies.
(3)
Research design and methods used in research with families. Includes individual projects.
571.
Application of Family Research.
(1)
Faculty supervised experience in conducting a research study relevant to family studies. Scholarly course work will lead to presentation in a professional setting. Assignments will vary depending on students’ goals and research-related experience.
581.
Seminar: Legal, Ethical and Policy Issues in Family Studies.
(3)
Examination and analysis of contemporary issues relating to families from legal, ethical and policy perspectives. Development of a code of ethics for family professionals.
Restriction: admission to FS doctoral program, permission of instructor.
584.
Multicultural Issues: Working with Families.
(3)
Provides information specific to various subcultures in the U.S.A., including cultural self-awareness, and the development of multicultural competence for successful interaction. Emphasis is on research findings on multicultural issues working with children, adults and families.
591 / FCS 391 [591 / 391].
Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours for Master’s Plan I and a maximum of 12 credit hours for Master’s Plan II.
593 / FCS 493 [593 / 493].
Topics.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
Various current topics in family studies are offered on a trial basis before they are established as permanent courses. Additional information may be obtained from the program.
595.
Advanced Field Experiences.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Course completed in a setting where student will work with families and/or individuals. Students must participate 160 hours
Restriction: permission of instructor.
598.
Directed Readings in Family Studies.
(3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Independent readings to be arranged with individual faculty.
599.
Master's Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
See Graduate Programs for total credit requirements.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
670.
Advanced Seminar in Theory and Research in Family Studies I.
(3)
The first half of a two-semester course examining the nature of theories, theoretical approaches to the study of families and the application of various theories of human development.
Restriction: admission to FS doctoral program.
671.
Advanced Seminar in Theory and Research in Family Studies II.
(3)
The second half of a two-semester course examining the application of certain theories to research on families and the implications of family theories for education, prevention and social policies.
Prerequisite: 670.
Restriction: admission to FS doctoral program.
696.
Internship.
(3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Designed to give the student practical experience in an agency or other setting working with families and individuals, under the supervision of a faculty member. To be taken near the completion of all course work.
699.
Doctoral Dissertation.
(3-12, no limit Δ)
Students may not receive credit in dissertation until the semester in which the doctoral comps are passed.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
