Professor Dean Busby, Chairperson.

Professors Bell, Haley, Fischer, McGinnis, Powell, Scott, and K. Wampler; Associate Professors Andersen, Caldera, Crawford, Fitzpatrick, Ivey, Munsch, Sorell, and R. Wampler; Assistant Professors Feng, Harris, Hart, Lindsey, Mulsow, Reifman, Shine, and Wieling; Instructors: Driskill, Eade, Johnson, Nathan, and Negrette; Adjunct Faculty: S. Hendrick, Peek, Reid, and Shapiro.

This department supervises the following degree programs: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy; Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies offers a wide range of courses in the areas of human development, interpersonal relations, family studies, substance abuse studies, and family therapy. Graduates of the department may enter a variety of human services vocations and/or pursue graduate studies. In addition, they receive valuable practical training to improve their own competence in parenting, child care, interpersonal and family relationships. Students interested only in selected aspects may elect to minor in the department, in substance abuse studies, or choose electives while pursuing another major course of study.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Early Childhood
Specializations

Human Development. The human development specialization is the study of human development from the prenatal period through adulthood. Opportunity is afforded in the Child Development Research Center for the student to observe and interact with infants, toddlers, and young children. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Supervised experiences with community groups provide opportunities for interaction with older children, adolescents, and the elderly. Opportunities are available for course work in adult development and aging. These experiences assist students in understanding developmental stages of human behavior and interpersonal relations as they occur in family or group care settings. Senior level courses are focused on professional preparation in several career areas such as child development specialist with extension or other human services agencies, administration, and teaching in child care. Students who wish to continue their education into graduate school receive a broadly based study of human behavior and development and opportunities for involvement in research.

Human Development Minor. A student may minor in human development by completing 18 hours of selected course work. Specific courses for the human development minor are finalized and approved by the student in conjunction with the major and minor advisors. Courses: HD 2303, 2305, 3301, and 9 hours of HD or HDFS electives.

Human Development Curriculum.

TOTAL124-135 hours, dependent on transfer student status.

*Choose from Core Curriculum requirements.

**A computer course is required (such as EDIT 2318, CS 1300, or RHIM 1303).

Family Studies. Drawing on family research and theory as well as other behavioral sciences, the family studies specialization is the study of the interactions among individual, group, and societal forces as they affect personal and social well-being within the context of couple, marriage, family, and peer relationships. Developing methods of enriching personal and family relationships are important concerns of this family studies area.

A variety of courses offer perspectives on interpersonal, marital and family behavior through development of the young child, courtship, early marriage, parenthood, and the middle and later years. Courses at the upper-division level provide professional training for the person wishing to seek employment in family life education, extension, probation, teaching (see below), and other human service specialties. Those students preparing for graduate work find the family studies specialization a sound base from which to continue the study of human development and the family.

Family Studies Minor. A student may minor in family studies by completing 18 hours of selected course work. Specific courses for the family studies minor are finalized and approved by the student in conjunction with the major and minor advisors. Courses: HDFS 2320, FS 2322, 3320, and 9 hours of FS or HDFS electives.

Family Studies Curriculum.

TOTAL124-135 hours, dependent on transfer student status.

*Choose from Core Curriculum requirements.

**A computer course is required (such as EDIT 2318, C S 1300, or RHIM 1303).

HDFS 2320 required and can be applied to oral communication.

Human Development and Family Studies Minor. Consult the office of Academic Advising Services in the College of Human Sciences.

Family Studies Teacher Certification. Family studies majors can choose an option which includes teacher certification in family and consumer sciences. The specialization provides a background in all family and consumer science subject areas, a specialization in family studies, and a certification to teach in Texas public school systems grades 6-12. Students seeking teacher certification must meet all requirements outlined in the Teacher Education section of this catalog. To be recommended for certification, graduates must achieve satisfactory performance on an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education (ExCET).

Family Studies Teacher Certification Curriculum.

TOTAL137-155 hours, dependent on transfer student status.

*Choose from Core Curriculum requirements.

**Admission into the Teachers Education Program is required to enroll, 2.5 GPA minimum.

HDFS 2320 required and can be applied to oral communication.

Early Childhood Teachers Certification. The early childhood specialization focuses on the development of children as individuals, within the family and within larger peer group and school settings. Certification is offered for teachers of young children from Prekindergarten through the 6th elementary grade; however, the major emphasis of the program is on preparing professionals to work with young children in the typical early childhood years (infancy through grade 3). The program meets current Texas requirements for teacher certification and is accredited by the Texas Education agency and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. See an academic advisor for updated certification requirements which may occur from recent legislative mandates. Admission to teachers certification is competitive and based on overall grade point average and satisfactory completion of all three portions of the TASP test. Students seeking teacher certification must meet all requirements outlined in the Teacher Education section of this catalog. To be recommended for certification, graduates must achieve satisfactory performance on an examination prescribed by the State Board of Education (ExCET).

Early Childhood Curriculum.

TOTAL133-150, hours, dependent on transfer student status.

*Choose from Core Curriculum requirements.

Courses in Human Development and Family Studies. (HDFS)

2300. Gender Roles: Life Span Developmental Perspectives (3:3:0). Introduction to gender role concepts and to the impact of gender and gender role systems on individual and family developmental processes. (W S 2300)

2320. Basic Interpersonal Skills (3:3:0). The study and application of interpersonal skills as they relate to various age levels and social contexts.

3331. Parenting (3:3:0). Basic principles and skills for parent effectiveness. Includes strategies for inclusion of parents in the developmental-educational processes of the child.

3350. Development in Cross-Cultural Perspective (3:3:0).. Critical examination of developmental and family theory research across a diverse range of cultures.

3390. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: FS 3320 or HD 2305. Introduction to methods of research in human development and family studies. (Writing Intensive)

4320. Research in Human Development and Family Studies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HDFS 3390 or consent of instructor. Supervised independent work in selected areas. May be repeated once for credit.

4330. Administration in Human Development and Family Studies (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 12 hours in department. This course includes application of administrative models, leadership attributes, research findings, and assessments of skills of human service settings.

4390. Program Development and Evaluation (3:3:0). Knowledge and experience in the practice for program development and evaluation. Class evaluates an ongoing program.

Courses in Human Development. (HD)

2303. Life Span Human Development (3:3:0). Introduction to the theories, processes, and enhancement of development for infants, young children, adolescents, and adults.

2305. Strategies of Studying Human Development (3:3:0). Observing, recording behavior, and reviewing techniques used in the study of human development throughout the life span.

3301. Theories of Human Development (3:3:0). Survey of theories of human development with emphasis upon their implications for parenting, program development, and services. (Writing Intensive)

3306. Child and Adolescent Guidance (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HD 3301. Development of strategies for promoting self-discipline, creative capacities, and positive relationships with children and adolescents.

3310. Prenatal and Infant Development (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HD 2305 and 3301. Study of how to promote the psychomotor, social-emotional, and cognitive-language development of infants from the prenatal period through the first two years in their interactions with caregivers, peers, and the environment.

3311. Laboratory Experiences with Infants and Toddlers (3:1:4). Prerequisite or concurrent: HD 3310. Supervised experiences with infants and toddlers.

3312. Development During Childhood (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HD 2305 and 3301. Examination of psychomotor, social-emotional, and cognitive-language development during childhood.

3313. Laboratory Experiences with Young Children (3:1:4). Prerequisite or concurrent: HD 3312. Supervised experiences with young children.

3316. Development in Adolescence (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HD 3301. Enhancing the psychosocial, social-emotional, and cognitive-language development of adolescents within their interactions with peers, adults, and the culture.

3317. Problems of Adolescence (3:3:0). Overview of problems associated with the adolescent years and training in use of helping skills appropriate for adolescent populations.

3318. Development in Young Adulthood (3:3:0). Examination of individual developmental processes during the transition to adulthood and the first two decades of adult life.

3319. Development in Middle Adulthood (3:3:0). Examination of individual developmental processes from the midlife transition through the middle years of adult life.

4000. Individual Study (V1-6). May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit.

4306. Preparing Environments for Children (3:3:0). Prerequisite: HD 3311 or 3313. Utilizing developmental principles acquired by the student in previous child development courses, this course focuses on the application of these principles to the design of environments for children.

4314. Practicum in Human Development (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing and 9 hours of human development. Supervised experiences in established career-related positions; focus selected on basis of professional interest. May be repeated once for credit.

4390. Student Teaching (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing and admission to student teaching; consent of instructor.

Courses in Family Studies. (FS)

2125. Seminar in Addiction (1:1:3). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Philosophy and process of recovery from addiction. Intensive seminar and laboratory experience. May be repeated for credit.

2322. Courtship and Marriage (3:3:0). Designed to consider the role of interpersonal relationships of dating, courtship, and marriage. [SOCI 2301]

2327. Substance Abuse Prevention (3:3:0). Introduction to different perspectives on current research and methodologies in the field of substance abuse.

3320. The Contemporary Family (3:3:0). Analysis of family interaction patterns with an introduction to family research. A study of family heritage, development, and networks emphasizing the successful family and sociocultural variations of family forms. (Writing Intensive)

3321. Human Sexuality Through Family Life Cycle (3:3:0). Human sexuality from a life cycle perspective, with an emphasis on developmental, familial, and societal factors that influence individual sexuality. (W S 3321)

3322. The Family in the Community (3:3:0). Study of community resources as they relate to welfare of children and families.

3324. Dynamics of Family Interaction (3:3:0). Examination of interpersonal processes in the family and other intimate groups. Conceptual analysis of family interaction patternse.g., communication, roles, relationships, power, decision-making, love, conflict.

3325. Family Dynamics of Addiction (3:3:0). An examination of the family system with specific reference to the causes and effects of chemical abuse and addiction.

3326. Families in Crisis (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Examination of theories and strategies for helping families deal productively with crises. Consideration of child exceptionality, child abuse, unemployment, divorce, rape, alcoholism, death, and other crisis events.

3329. Addiction and Relationships (3:3:0). Prerequisite: F S 3325. Addicted persons have difficulties with intimate relationships. Relationships can also be a specific addiction. This course examines addiction, relationships, and addictive relationships.

3332. Family Life in the Middle and Later Years (3:3:0). Needs that arise from changes in family relationships, living arrangements, income, and employment.

4000. Individual Study (V1-6). May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit.

4325. Treatment of Addictive Disorders (3:3:0). Prerequisite: FS 3325. Survey of the current treatment philosophies and programs designed to assist individuals and families affected by addictive disorders.

4331. Introduction to Interviewing and Counseling Principles (3). An experiential course with emphasis on developing skills which apply to interview situations. A problem-centered approach to family needs.

4332. Practicum in Family Services (3). Prerequisite: Senior standing and 9 hours of family studies. Supervised experiences designed to introduce the student to family service agency operations and to enhance the student's skills in developing helping relationships. May be repeated once for credit.