350 Mediation: A Mechanism for Serving the Consumer Interest. 3 cr. Will examine the area of dispute resolution for consumer complaints mediated by consumer affairs professionals. Discussion of how mediation empowers the consumer interest; consumer complaint behavior, and areas of dispute in industry and government will be integral parts of this course. P: Open to Fr.
357 Retailing Theory and Practice. 2 cr. Retailing organization and policies, the operation of the buying and selling functions, merchandise control and basic retail mathematics. P: So st or cons inst.
370 Computer Applications in Retailing. 3 cr. Application of computer technology and analysis within the retailing environment. Topics include: merchandise inventory control and distribution, trend analysis and forecasting, electronic POS systems, credit authorization and control, store design and planning, and ethical issues. P: Jr st, Cnsr Sci 357.
371 Economic, Social and Psychological Aspects of Housing. (Crosslisted with ETD) 3 cr. Housing problems from a household perspective: public and private approaches to their solutions. P: So st.
430 Consumer Investigative Reporting. (Crosslisted with Fam Com, L Sc Com) 3 cr. Reporting consumer news and features with emphasis on in-depth coverage. P: Ag Journ 111 or Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
470 History of Consumer Movements in the United States. 3 cr. A survey of the historical interpretations and analyses of consumer activist efforts in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the late twentieth century. P: So st.
473 The History of Motherhood in America. (Crosslisted with HDFS, Inter HE) 3 cr. A survey of the biological, social and cultural aspects of motherhood and mothering from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. P: Jr st.
475 Family Economics. 3 cr. Analysis of the family as a unique economic unit in the changing American economy. P: Econ 101.
477 The Consumer and the Market. 3 cr. Analysis of the consumer's market, consumer's behavior, and government policies affecting the consumer in the American economy. P: Econ 101.
478 Consumer Information. 3 cr. Analysis of information available to consumers; evaluation of its sources and its quality. Examination of consumers' and consumerists' efforts to obtain information and to influence information sources. Evaluation of consumers' performances in the marketplace under conditions of incomplete information. P: Cnsr Sci 477.
501 Special Topics. 1-3 cr. P: Prerequisites vary by topic.
523 Gender, Poverty and Family Survival: Cross Cultural Perspectives. (Crosslisted with Women St) 3 cr. Examines different ways of thinking about poverty and assesses how well they help us to understand causes of women's poverty and develop strategies to alleviate it. Examples are drawn from around the world. P: Women St 101 or 102 or Econ 101.
527 Consumer Spending and Saving Over the Lifecycle. 3 cr. Analysis of consumer patterns of spending and saving from a lifecycle perspective using consumer expenditure data. Introduces consumption theory and economic, social and psychological factors affecting consumption patterns. P: Cnsr Sci 275; Jr st or cons inst.
532 Health Care Issues for Individuals, Families and Society. (Crosslisted with Rur Soc, Soc) 3 cr. This course covers issues related to health and health care delivery in our society. Topics include social, cultural and ethical influences on consumer definitions of health and use of medical care, and on the health care system's responses. P: Jr st.
560 Retail Promotion. 3 cr. Developing store image through visual merchandising, advertising, sales, and other promotional activities. P: Cnsr Sci 357.
561 Direct Retailing. 3 cr. Provides detailed information on direct retailing, the process of selling to the consumer via an interactive system. Allows students to study strategic areas of importance for managers and become familiar with current literature on direct retailing. P: Jr st.
562 International Retailing. 3 cr. Retailing in the global market. Social, economic, cultural, and technological factors influencing merchandising, distributing, and consumption trends. Legal and ethical issues related to international retailing. P: Cnsr Sci 357.
564 Retail Financial Analysis. 3 cr. Provides tools for planning and analyzing retail financial performance. Includes elements of retail financial statements, pricing, purchasing terms and conditions, merchandise planning, inventory control, and economic factors that impact retail businesses. P: Acct I S 100 or 300, Cnsr Sci 357.
566 Women and Philanthropy: Theory and Practice. 3 cr. Women control a large amount of money through earnings and inheritance. Women's development and roles as philanthropists are examined. Social and cultural values and gender differences are looked at as they apply to philanthropic behavior. P: So st.
575 Family Economics and Public Policy. 3 cr. Analysis of objectives of public policies specifically concerned with the economic welfare of families as expressed or proposed in federal and state legislation; appraisal of their economic and social consequences; and analysis of the issue. P: One econ crse or cons inst.
627 Advanced Consumer Finance. 3 cr. Studies financial markets and instruments from the perspective of individual consumers and their portfolio decisions over their lifetime. P: Cnsr Sci 275 and one stats crse.
657 Consumer Behavior. 3 cr. Analyses from social and psychological perspectives. Motivation, perception, learning and attitude formation. Effects of social class, family structure, cultural backgrounds and reference groups. P: Intro course in econ & soc or psych or cons inst.
665 Household Risk Management. 3 cr. Application of advanced analytical techniques to examine household financial risk. Implications for financial planning of changes in family structure and earnings. Private and social insurance that guard against economic consequences of death, disability, ill health, retirement, marital dissolution. Use of financial planning software. P: Econ 101, Cnsr Sci 275 or cons inst.
699 Independent Study. 1-6 cr. P: cons inst.
748 The Economic Organization of the Household. 3 cr. Applies intermediate microeconomic theory to analyze household resource allocation decisions. Surveys current household economic decision theories and models. Life cycle analysis of goods and service consumption, intrahousehold paid work, household production and leisure time allocation, household decisions about fertility, marriage and divorce. P: Grad st & intermed microeconomics or cons inst.
853 Public Policy Implications of Aging Societies. (Crosslisted with Pub Affr) 3 cr. Uses tools from policy analysis and demography to examine effects on national and sub-national governments of changes in population structure. Considers fiscal policies, income support programs, and consumer protection policies. Critically examines population, budget, and behavioral forecasts. P: Grad st.
901 Graduate Special Topics in Consumer Science. 1-3 cr. Special topics in consumer science graduate studies.
930 Seminar in Family Economic Policy. 3 cr. Graduate seminar on family economic well-being and the social and consumer policies that influence economic behavior and family economic status. Topics vary each year. P: Grad st & cons inst.
960 Seminar in Consumer Research. 1-3 cr. The identification of concepts, frameworks and theories used in consumer research. An introduction to and critique of selected topical areas of consumer research. P: Grad st or cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: cons inst.
999 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: cons inst.
320 Design: Sketching and Rendering. 4 cr. Introduction to various drawing media and techniques for visually communicating design concepts. P: Mech Engr 160 & Art 112 or cons inst.
322 Interior Design II. 4 cr. Design of residential interiors including space planning, lighting design, selections of materials and furniture, professional communication of design solutions. Emphasis on the aesthetic and functional needs of the family and residents with special needs. P: ETD 222 & ETD 320 or cons inst.
323 Computer Aided Design: Architecture and Interiors. 3 cr. The class emphasized the use of CAD (Computer Aided Design) as a design/problem solving method, and as a means of creating both construction documents and presentation drawings. Three dimensional CAD drawings are created using both parallel and perspective projection techniques. P: ME 160 or cons inst.
327 Textile Design: Manual/Computer Generated Imagery and Pattern. 3 cr. Studio problems in surface pattern design on textiles (motif, layout, repeats, colorways, coordinates), using various manual and computer methods. Development of imagery, design concepts, and presentation. P: ETD 120, ETD 227 or cons inst.
355 History of Fashion, 1400-Present. 3 cr. Changing form and meaning of costume in the West from Renaissance to present. Dress considered in relation to social/cultural milieu and as an art form. Includes treatment of the body; ethnic/class variations; couture; "antifashion." P: Jr st or cons inst.
356 Sustainable Residential Construction. (Crosslisted with BSE, Land Arc) 3 cr. Properties and use of building materials, framing systems, HVAC systems, code requirements, conservation of natural resources in building construction and operation. P: Math 112 or equiv. Open to Fr.
363 American Decorative Arts and Interiors: 1620-1840. (Crosslisted with Art Hist) 3-4 cr. Interdisciplinary study of the design, production, and consumption of household objects and their American domestic settings, 17th through the early 19th centuries. P: So st or cons inst.
371 Economic, Social and Psychological Aspects of Housing. (Crosslisted with Cnsr Sci) 3 cr. Housing problems from a household perspective: public and private approaches to their solutions. P: So st.
420 Twentieth Century Design. 3 cr. Design, including interior, furniture, graphic and textiles, is viewed through broader social and cultural issues including: an aesthetic to express a new age; processes, materials, and marketing techniques; roles for designers; consumer versus designer initiated production. Visits to local collections. P: ETD 120, or Art Hist 202, or cons inst.
421 History of European Interiors: Ancient Through 18th Century. 3 cr. Survey of major historical periods and styles of European interior design. Furniture and interior treatment as they affect the architectural space. P: ETD 120 or Art Hist 201 & 202.
422 History of American Interiors, 1620-1950. 3 cr. Survey of major periods and styles of American interior design. Furniture, wall, window, and floor treatments. P: ETD 120 or Art Hist 201 & 202.
425 Apparel Design II. 3 cr. Development and execution of designs for special audiences. Examines sources of inspiration, selection of fabrics, decorative detailing and accessories. Emphasizes the importance of ability to visualize and express one's ideas verbally and through the use of technical flats and sketches. P: ETD 225 or cons inst.
427 Textile Design: Printing and Dyeing II. 3 cr. Focuses on silkscreen printing. Discharge, burnout, and chemical resist processes, specific to screen printing, will be introduced. Students will be asked to develop conceptual ideas and explore alternative ways of producing images. P: ETD 227, ETD 327, or cons inst.
428 Textile Design: Structural Enrichment II. 3 cr. Structural enrichment of textiles including historic and contemporary design techniques. Historic resource material and adaptation of techniques for original expression. P: ETD 228 or cons inst.
429 Textile Design: Weaving II. 3 cr. Analysis of complex or compound hand weave techniques. Individual development of solutions to problems of structural textile design. P: ETD 229 or cons inst.
430 History of Textiles. 3 cr. Designs and meanings and interrelationships of textiles in selected cultures and time periods.
451 Color Theory and Technology. 3 cr. Color technology and its impact on a variety of scientific and design oriented fields are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the spectrophotometric measurement of color and the use of computer technology to create, analyze and match color. P: ETD 120 or cons inst.
464 Dimensions of Material Culture. (Crosslisted with Art Hist, History) 3 cr. Approaches to the interdisciplinary study of the material world in order to analyze broader social and cultural issues. Guest speakers explore private and public objects and spaces from historic, ethnographic, and aesthetic perspectives. P: 1 crse 300 level or above from Art Hist or ETD, or cons inst.
469 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. 1-4 cr. Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
501 Special Topics. 1-3 cr. P: Prerequisites vary by topic.
512 Material Culture Analysis: The Arts and the Consumer Society. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. The meanings of objects—both art objects and consumer goods. Interactions between people and objects; "decoding" objects as primary sources of information about the people/cultures that make and use them. P: Jr st.
520 Color Theory: Environmental Context. 3 cr. Studies the visual language of color from a human-environment perspective. Color theories and frameworks included relate to compositional, behavioral, preferential, cultural and pragmatic rationales and meaning. P: ETD 120, or Art 302, or cons inst.
545 Placemaking. 3 cr. Studies the affective qualities of man-made environments. Seeks understanding of specific qualities found in environments and the conditions that produce them. Students are encouraged to develop and implement a personal design philosophy. P: Jr st, design studio, or cons inst.
548 Environmental Aesthetics. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Land Arc, Envir St) 2-3 cr. Analysis of visual characteristics and aesthetic qualities of physical environments; physiographic factors; functional needs; modes of perception; historical and cultural influences; role of design professions. P: Jr st.
560 Lighting Design for Architecture. (Crosslisted with Theatre) 3 cr. An aesthetic and practical application of theatrical and commercial lighting techniques to architectural installations. P: Jr st, Theatre 466, or cons inst.
561 Textiles: Specifications and End Use Analysis. 3 cr. Physical textile testings are studied. Emphasis is placed on the evaluation of textiles intended for use as apparel and for interiors. Writing specifications, and minimum performance standards are also discussed. P: ETD 251.
569 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. 1-4 cr. Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
601 Internship. 1-8 cr. P: Cons supervising inst, advisor & internship program coordinator; for Jr, Sr, & Grad stdts.
619 Synthetic Fibers. (Crosslisted with Forest) 1 cr. Fundamentals of chemical spinning of synthetic polymers to fibers and characterization and utilization of these fibers in textile and other applications will be discussed. P: Chem 345.
622 Interior Design III. 4 cr. Design of commercial interiors with emphasis on design process, programming, space planning, selection of interior materials, furniture, and lighting. Field trip required. P: ETD 322.
623 Interior Design IV. 4 cr. Design of commercial interiors with emphasis on acoustics, codes, costs, specifications, details, and visual presentation. Field trip required. P: ETD 622.
624 Portfolio Preparation. 3 cr. Portfolio organization and presentation. Development of resume, preparation for interviews, and coverage of professional practice. Senior level portfolio review prerequisite for completion of course. P: ETD 622.
625 Apparel Design III. 3 cr. Creation of apparel for an identified market, with attention to design, color, fabric and fashion trends, production, costing and sourcing. Following an industry model, students work in groups forming companies and design a line based on market research. P: ETD 425.
628 Art and Clothing. 3 cr. Investigation of the use of clothing as a bridge between the disciplines of contemporary art and clothing design. Art and design theories are applied to clothing through studio projects, papers, and presentations. P: ETD 228 or 225 or 355 or cons inst.
630 Housing Environments for Older People. 3 cr. Investigation of the environmental needs and design considerations for supportive housing for older people. Housing options are studied in terms of 1) how they support older people of various ages, capabilities, and finances; and 2) the implications of selecting a certain housing option. P: Jr st or cons inst.
633 Advanced Interior and Architectural Design Visualization. 3 cr. Computer aided design (CAD) and computer visualization explored as interior and architectural design tools. Simulation and analysis of 3D environments. P: ETD 120; ME 160; & ETD 323 or Art 326; or cons inst.
635 Building Evaluation: Behavioral Perspectives. 3 cr. This course applies environment/behavior studies information to the process, method, and rationale for evaluating buildings or exterior spaces. P: Jr st and ETD 221 or cons inst.
640 Topics in Ethnographic Textiles. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Ethnographic survey of non-western textiles; technological, aesthetic, functional, and historical aspects. Geographical area varies: African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Ibero-American or Native American textiles. P: ETD 430 or cons inst.
655 Comparative World Costume. (Crosslisted with Folklore) 3 cr. Variations in form, function and meaning of costume in diverse social and cultural contexts; dress as an art form. P: Jr st.
669 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. 1-4 cr. Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
699 Independent Study. 1-6 cr. P: cons inst.
720 Literature of Design Theory. 3 cr. Theories from basic disciplines pertinent to design fields such as applied and decorative art. A range of conceptual approaches for studying the material artifact. P: Sr st.
920 Seminar in Environment, Textiles, and Design. 1-3 cr. P: cons inst.
930 Seminar in Textile Arts. 2 cr. P: cons inst.
940 Seminar in Textile Science. 2 cr. P: cons inst or ETD 252.
950 Seminar in Clothing. 2 cr. P: cons inst or ETD 455.
955 Practical Research Design and Methods of Empirical Inquiry. (Crosslisted with Urb R Pl, Forest) 3 cr. Provides a practical introduction to basic concepts of research question formulation, research designs and alternative methods of inquiry, implications for internal validity of the research and generalizability of the findings, operational definitions and measurement validity, reliability, utility and precision. P: Grad st.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: cons inst.
999 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: cons inst.
330 Family and Consumer Feature Writing. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. Writing features, process and experience articles on consumer information. P: Ag Journ, Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
340 Contemporary Communication Technologies and Their Social Effects. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. Explores the growth of the information industry. Looks at the characteristics and spread of new communication technologies. Evaluates their social, economic and political effects. Attention is given to rural-urban differences. P: Open to Fr.
360 Information Radio. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. Radio continuity writing, script editing, information gathering and preparation, program planning and editing, and voicing techniques; emphasis on public information and educational programming. P: Ag Journ 100 or 111 or 130 or 212 or cons inst.
430 Consumer Investigative Reporting. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com, Cnsr Sci) 3 cr. Reporting consumer news and features with emphasis on in-depth coverage. P: Ag Journ 111 or Fam Com 130 or cons inst.
435 Theory and Practice of Integrated Marketing Communication. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. This course provides practical insight into integrated marketing communication through analysis of contemporary developments in the marketplace together with theoretical background through readings from published scholarly research. It emphasizes information-seeking, oral presentation skills, and is writing-intensive.
501 Special Topics. 1-3 cr. P: Prerequisites vary by topic.
505 Publications Editing. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. Principles and techniques for effective editing and production of specialized information publications and documents. P: Jr st & Ag Journ 111 or equiv or cons inst.
515 Public Information Campaigns and Programs. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com, Journ) 3 cr. Design, production and evaluation of communication programs aimed at informing and educating publics about agricultural, environment, science, health and human ecology issues. P: L Sc Com 111 or 130, Sr st & cons inst.
530 Print and Electronic Media Design. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. Principles and techniques of effective layout with desktop publishing software for specialized print and electronic publications. P: cons inst.
532 Web Design for the Sciences. (Crosslisted with L Sc Com) 3 cr. This class gives students an opportunity to design websites that focus on agricultural, life and social sciences. It covers characteristics of web users, science information goals for websites, needs assessment, search strategies, formative evaluations, legal issues. P: L Sc Com/Fam Com 111 or 130; L Sc Com 350 or ETD 120.
601 Internship. 1-6 cr. P: Cons of supervising inst, advisor and internship program coordinator.
616 Mass Media and Youth. (Crosslisted with Journ, L Sc Com, Com Arts) 3 cr. Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects. P: Journ 565 or Com Arts 325 or cons inst.
617 Health Communication in the Information Age. (Crosslisted with Journ, L Sc Com, Com Arts) 3 cr. This course will examine the role of communication in health, how the revolution in information technology has affected health communication, and the assumptions about health information and communication that drive current efforts to use technologies. P: Journ 565 or equiv.
699 Independent Study. 1-6 cr. P: cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: cons inst.
999 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: cons inst.
362 Development of the Young Child. 3 cr. Principles and research findings on normative development with implications for the guidance of young children in the home and in preschool groups; observation at the Preschool Lab. P: So st.
363 Development from Adolescence to Old Age. 3 cr. A survey: developmental principles, methodology, and recent theoretical and empirical findings; observations. P: So st.
425 Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies. 3 cr. Basics of research design used in studying family studies and individual development over the life course. Quantitative and qualitative research designs, participatory action research, and evaluation research, how research informs intervention and prevention programs. P: HDFS 362 & HDFS 363 or equiv.
460 Intellect Development in Early Childhood & Relation to Pract Preschl Ed. 3 cr. Observation, discussion, and evaluation of methods and procedures for teachers; correlated reading in professional literature. P: HDFS 362.
461 Social & Emotional Development of Young Child in Early Childhood Educ. 3 cr. Important teacher, parent, child interactions in various environments and their influence on social and emotional development. P: HDFS 362.
464 Children's Play—Development and Role. 3 cr. The role of play and related instructional practices in promoting psychomotor, social, and cognitive development of young children; materials used for play in group settings. P: Jr st & Chld & Fam 362 or equiv.
469 Family and Community Influences on the Young Child. 3 cr. Interaction of child in socialization settings, especially the family; socialization processes in the social system of child-family-community. P: HDFS 362.
470 Infants and Toddlers: Development in Various Care Settings. 3 cr. Review of cognitive, social, motor and language development of infants and toddlers. Applied aspects of interacting with infants and toddlers and their families. P: HDFS 362 or equiv.
471 Parent-Child Relations. 3 cr. Parents' interaction with their children, programs for parents, and parents' interactions with other institutions. P: HDFS 362 or 363.
473 The History of Motherhood in America. (Crosslisted with Cnsr Sci, Inter HE) 3 cr. A survey of the biological, social and cultural aspects of motherhood and mothering from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. P: Jr st.
474 Racial Ethnic Families in the U.S. 3 cr. The diversity of family life across and within ethnic groups in the United States—African-American, Latino, Asian-American, and American Indian families. The course also covers the wider social context of minority family life, including historical, economic, socio-political, and cultural conditions. P: Jr st.
478 Development of Black Children and Their Families: Research and Policy. 3 cr. Developmental and social change issues related to Black American children and their families. Race-related socialization of children, early development in rural and urban Black families, exploration of theoretical paradigms, as well as the impact of social change on empirical research and theoretical perspectives. P: An intro psych, child development, or human development crse.
501 Special Topics. 1-3 cr. See Timetable for topics. P: Prerequisites vary by topic.
515 Gender Roles and Society. (Crosslisted with Soc, Rur Soc) 3 cr. An investigation into the social, historical, psychological, and biological context of the construction of gender in families and other social institutions. P: Jr st or cons inst; intro course in psych or sociol.
516 Family Stress and Coping. 3 cr. Theories of stress and coping from sociological, psychological, and biosocial perspectives. Family functioning and child development issues in relation to normative and nonnormative stresses (e.g., divorce, bereavement, work, chronic illness). P: 2 crses from any of the following disciplines: soc, psych, women's health.
517 Couple Relationships. 3 cr. Examines the formation, maintenance and dissolution of premarital and marital relationships focusing on relationship processes including attraction, love, intimacy, power, and commitment. Students will become familiar with theories, research, and methodologies used to study features of and changes in intimate relationships. P: HDFS 363.
521 African American Families. (Crosslisted with Afroamer, Soc Work) 3 cr. Historical background; variations in contemporary family patterns; courtship and marriage, reproduction, and socialization stresses; "culture of poverty" theories; sources of stability and change. P: Jr st or cons inst.
535 A Family Perspective in Policymaking. 3 cr. Students will explore the relationship between family functioning and public/private policies at the local, state and federal levels; analyze the consequences of issues, policies or programs on family well-being; and, examine roles for professionals in influencing policy development. P: Jr st.
601 Internship. 1-8 cr. Supervised internship in early childhood education programs. P: Cons of supervising inst, advisor & internship program coordinator; for Jr, Sr, and Grad stdts.
650 Parent Education and Support Programs. (Crosslisted with Inter HE) 3 cr. The purposes, contexts, and implementation of parenting support and education programs are studied. Some sections may include a service learning component. P: HDFS 362 & HDFS 363 or equiv.
662 Advanced Study of the Young Child. 2-3 cr. Research literature and current theories; topics of individual interest. P: HDFS 362 or equiv.
663 Developmental and Family Assessment. 3 cr. Introduces students to the process of family-focused developmental assessment with infants and young children, including family interviewing, taking developmental histories, observing children, and developmental screening. P: HDFS 362 & HDFS 662 or cons inst.
664 Proseminar: Human Development and Family Studies. 1-3 cr. Survey and introduction to Child and Family. Required of all first year graduate students in CFS. Credit varies by semester. P: Grad st in Chld&Fam.
699 Independent Study. 1-6 cr. Research literature and current theories; topics of individual interest. P: cons inst.
725 Theory and Issues in Human Development. (Crosslisted with Ed Psych) 3 cr. P: cons inst.
726 Social Development of Ethnic/Racial Minority Children. (Crosslisted with Coun Psy, Ed Psych) 3 cr. Review of the empirical and theoretical research describing social development of minority children from four racial/ethnic groups (African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indian, and Latino) with emphasis on implications for counseling and school psychology. P: Couns psych or ed psych dept major or cons inst.
736 Youth Development in Community and Policy Contexts. 3 cr. Examines the process of youth development, community-building, and program design in community settings. Local mobilization interventions that promote community-building and youth development also will be explored. P: Grad st. Srs with cons insr & significant experience in community orgs.
760 Infancy and the Family. 3 cr. Understanding of infants' socio-emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual and motor development within the context of the family and other social settings. Issues related to early developmental psychopathology and intervention will also be covered. P: Grad st or cons inst.
761 Childhood and the Family. 3 cr. Explores family socialization topics relevant to development issues in the early and middle childhood. Relevant contextual issues i.e. class, caste, culture and gender will be interfaced with traditional topics such as, sex stereotyping, racial identity, play, social competence, attachment, moral development and aggression. P: Grad st or cons inst.
762 Adolescence and the Family. 3 cr. Overview of current research and theory on adolescent development as it pertains to the family. Relation of empirical and theoretical literature to programs, policy, and practice. P: Grad st or cons inst.
763 Aging and the Family. 3 cr. Psychological and social aspects of aging. Interaction of aged individual with the family and larger social systems. Developmental principles, methodological considerations, theoretical/empirical issues, and findings. P: Sr or Grad st or cons inst.
766 Current Issues in Family Living. 1-3 cr. Literature, research, and current trends, with implications for teaching, parent education, and other professions. P: Prerequisites vary by topic.
773 Analytic Approaches in Qualitative Research. 3 cr. Provides an overview of different analytic approaches to conducting qualitative research about individuals, families, and communities.
841 The Educational Role of the Family in Early Childhood Development. (Crosslisted with Curric) 3 cr. Socialization practices associated with development and education in early childhood; focus on parental teaching practices which influence techniques, communication styles, and cognitive styles within the context of social class and family structure; emphasis on theory, research, and educational applications. P: Grad st or cons inst.
842 Parent-Child Relations Across the Life Course. 3 cr. Parent-child relations as a dynamic reciprocal process from an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective. Historical and contemporary views on parenthood across the life course will be covered in the context of traditional and nontraditional family forms. P: Grad st or cons inst.
843 Family Policy: How It Affects Families & What Professionals Can Do. 3 cr. Covers how policies affect families and whether policies would be more effective if approached from a family perspective. Students will learn theories for conceptualizing family policy, how to conduct family impact analysis, and strategies for connecting research and policymaking.
865 Family Theory I (Survey). 3 cr. An advanced course which surveys the current theories and models used in family research and theory development. Focus will be on structure-functional, interactional, developmental, systems, and exchange theory in relation to family research and application. P: Grad st or cons inst.
867 Family Research Methodology. 3 cr. An advanced course in the research metholologies that are especially appropriate for family interactional research, that is, research on whole family systems. In interaction specific instrumentations will be used and evaluated by student's teams on volunteer families. P: Grad st and cons inst. At least 1 crse in stats and/or rsch meth.
868 Family Life Course: Changes in Roles and Processes. 3 cr. Changes in the family system, family roles, and intrafamilial relationships and processes over the family life course. P: HDFS 865 or equiv.
869 Advanced Seminar in Family Stress and Coping. 3 cr. Emphasis on theoretical explanations of family stress from various levels of analysis—individual, social network, family, community, and larger social context. Considers sources of stress and how families experience, respond to, cope with, and resolve stress. P: Grad st or cons inst.
870 Work and Family. 3 cr. Examination of the relation between the family and the economy. Focuses on theoretical explanations, historical trends, and contemporary patterns of labor allocation (including employment and housework) and family relationships. A research seminar. P: Grad st or cons inst.
871 Play and Early Childhood Development. 3 cr. In relation to cognitive, linguistic, socio-emotional, and divergent thinking development; environmental influences; conceptual and methodological problems with emphasis on recent theoretical/empirical research. P: Grad st or cons inst.
872 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Action. 3 cr. Addresses the critical skills and methods needed to gather and apply research-based knowledge and theory to human development and family studies. Strategies for conducting research relevant to social policy, programs, and the general public will be discussed as well as techniques for communicating research. P: Grad st & at least one crse each in rsch methods & grad level stats.
880 Prevention Science. (Crosslisted with Ed Psych, Nursing, Soc Work) 3 cr. This course provides a theoretical, empirical and practical foundation for prevention science as it relates to the prevention of human social problems. Research and evaluation methods, program design strategies, best practices and policy as they relate to the field of prevention are also examined. P: 2nd yr Grad st or cons inst.
881 Capstone Seminar in Prevention Science. (Crosslisted with Ed Psych, Nursing, Soc Work) 1 cr. This course provides an opportunity for students to meet with prevention professionals and scholars from across campus and the community to explore current and emerging issues of prevention research and professional practice. P: HDFS/Ed Psych/Nurs/Soc Work 880 & cons inst.
928 Seminar: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Life-Span Development. (Crosslisted with Ed Psych, Soc) 3 cr. An interdisciplinary examination of selected aspects of human development across the life-span. The influences of biological, psychological, family, economic, cultural and historical forces upon personality, cognitive, moral and social development throughout the life course. P: Ed Psych 723, Soc 575 or Cave 640 or cons inst.
990 Research and Thesis. 1-12 cr. P: cons inst.
999 Independent Study. 1-3 cr. P: cons inst.
340 Technology-based Family and Consumer Education Programs for Adults. 2 cr. Focuses on family and consumer education programs for adults providing a concise overview of the use of technology to meet the educational needs of families and consumers with new life styles and a variety of learning styles.
375 Special Topics. 1-4 cr. Specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate students. P: cons inst.
399 Coordinative Internship/Cooperative Education. 1-8 cr. P: So or Jr or Sr st & cons supervising inst, advisor, & internship program coordinator.
428 Program Planning in Family and Consumer Education. (Crosslisted with Curric) 3 cr. Theory and processes of program planning for formal and informal educational settings; relation of vocational education to secondary, adult, and continuing education programs. P: Jr st or cons inst.
473 The History of Motherhood in America. (Crosslisted with Cnsr Sci, HDFS) 3 cr. A survey of the biological, social and cultural aspects of motherhood and mothering from the colonial period to the late twentieth century. P: Jr st.
515 Principles of Adult Education. 3 cr. Explores the theory and research of adult education which underlies program planning, adult development and learning, and evaluation and the application of the related principles and concepts to the actual practice of adult education in diverse settings with diverse audiences.
550 Advanced Methods in Teaching Family and Consumer Education. 3 cr. Current philosophy, methods, and problems in effective teaching. P: Teaching experience, cons inst.
650 Parent Education and Support Programs. (Crosslisted with HDFS) 3 cr. The purposes, contexts, and implementation of parenting support and education programs are studied. Some sections may include a service learning component. P: HDFS 362 & HDFS 363 or equiv.
660 Foundations of Education for Work. (Crosslisted with ELPA) 2-3 cr. Analysis of perspectives and issues associated with the development of work-focused education policies and practice. P: Sr st or cons inst.
661 Organization and Operation of Education for Work Programs. (Crosslisted with ELPA) 3 cr. Procedures, policies and research associated with various systems of work-related education. P: Tchg experience or cons inst.
662 Designing Education for Work Curricula. (Crosslisted with ELPA) 3 cr. Theory, practice and research in the development of education for work curricula. Analysis of practice in secondary, post-secondary, adult, and workplace contexts. P: cons inst.
705 Community Building, Action and Learning: Leadership Dynamics. (Crosslisted with ELPA, Urb R Pl) 2 cr. Examines community building and collaborative action in the context of efforts to renew community connections in today's fragmented localities. Gives special emphasis to leadership roles and dynamics and especially shared leadership. Applies a model of the learning community to these challenges.
819 Proseminar: Issues and Problems in Community Education. (Crosslisted with Ed Pol) 3 cr. Survey and analysis of major issues and problems confronting rural education, implications for rural life, evaluation of proposed solutions. Attention to adult education and community development. P: Grad st & cons inst.