For a full list of course descriptions please see section 7 of the University graduate catalog.
Family Services
Interaction and Guidance – CDF 236
Overview of guidance strategies in fostering children’s social competency within group or individually. Adults¿ role in various interactions (e.g. parent-child, teacher-child) and resources for working with families/parents (e.g. parent education workshop) will be explored.
Family Involvement with Young Children – CDF 327
Study of effective relationships with families. Methods and materials useful in fostering family life education, including adult learning principles. Experiences include implementing family service plans, planning discussion groups, conducting home visits, and parent-teacher conferences. Includes 15 service learning hours.
Diversity Awareness for Professional Practice – CDF 424
Professionals working with individuals and families today must develop cultural competency. With a focus on sensitivity and respect, this course provides an overview of diversity in society, including race, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, and other forms of diversity.
Family Stress and Resilience – CDF 437
Study of stressors which may affect the quality of family life and resiliency factors which families and individuals employ to cope effectively with these stressors. Current research and models of family stress and resilience are studied.
Introduction to Family Life Programs – CDF 243
Examination of programs which focus on forming partnerships with families through the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to support family and individual well-being. Career development and opportunities explored.
Child and Adolescent Development – CDF 342
Study of U.S. youth, utilizing systems theory and a life-course perspective approach. Effects of economic, social, and technological change on policies and programs affecting youth of diverse backgrounds.
Family as Consumers – FRM 352
Family resource management across the life course. Resource allocation and decision-making to attain family goals and financial wellbeing; time, money, housing, work-family balance. Role of family economics in marital/family satisfaction and multiple family forms.
