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Basic concepts related to human development. Emphasis on developmental theories and principles of physical, social, and emotional growth, development, and behavior of children, individually and within families and cultures, from conception through adolescence. Designed as a general survey Course for majors and non-majors.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 10 Ethical Reasoning Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 1014 - Introduction to Human Development & Family Science First Year Experience (1 credit)Introduction to the Human Development and Family Science Department: majors, minors, and curriculum requirements and options. Introduction to academic skills and career exploration. Exploration of University programs and services that support students and promote student development.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) HD 1134 - Introduction to Disabilities Studies (3 credits)Introduction to concepts related to physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional disability, with a focus on disability as a social construct and lived experiences of people with disabilities across the lifespan. Exploration of texts, videos, and other created artifacts to evaluate concepts and models of disability.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 10 Ethical Reasoning
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 1984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course HD 1984C - Special Study (1-19 credits) Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course HD 2004 - Adulthood and Aging (3 credits)Introduction to adult development and aging (gerontology). Basic concepts, principles, theories, research methods and social issues of development from emerging adulthood through the end of life. Biopsychosocial analysis of issues affecting aging processes, including family dynamics. Consideration of social, economic, political and ethical issues in aging. Attention to multicultural perspectives and significant global challenges and opportunities related to aging around the world.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 2014 - Integrative Practices for Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience (3 credits)Theories of integrative (mind-body) health and wellbeing. Examination of multidimensional factors, including stress, personality, relationships, and social environment, as well as issues of identity and equity that influence health across the lifespan. Engagement in contemplative and evidence-based integrative health practices used for promoting health, wellbeing, and resilience. Attention given to ethical use and teaching of practice methods.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 10 Ethical Reasoning
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 2104 - Quantitative Approaches to Community Research (3 credits)Computational methods and ethical issues in the collection, transformation, consumption, and use of quantitative data in the design and evaluation of community programs. Consideration of effective data visualization and communication of findings. Emphasis on evaluating the reliability and accuracy of data used to frame decisions about community-related policies and service-oriented programs.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 5F Quant & Comp Thnk Found., 10 Ethical Reasoning Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) Course Crosslist: SOC 2104 HD 2304 - Family Relationships (3 credits)Overview of basic concepts, principles, theories, and issues of development and change in family relationships. Topics include families in historical and contextual perspective, structural and relational diversity in families, and processes of relational development, maintenance, and dissolution in families.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 2314 - Human Sexuality (3 credits)Explores the diversity of human sexuality using global perspectives. Biological, historical, developmental, psychological, sociological and self-reflexive approaches. Interdisciplinary examination of the social constructions of sexuality and gender; the historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives and research on sex; the interactions of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and nationality in shaping sexuality and family formation; the international commercialization of sex; the impact of violence and sexual coercion; the debates surrounding sexual ethics, unintended pregnancy, sex education, and biotechnology; the application of the scientific method, study designs, and methods of observation; the promotion of sexual and reproductive health across the lifespan; and the development of sexual practices, rituals, mythologies, belief systems and other cultural contexts for sexuality across time and around the world.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 2335 - Principles of Human Services (3 credits)2335: Basic concepts, techniques, and structure of the human services profession. Survey of client/family assessment and problem management. 2336: Advanced topics in human services focusing on: case management, crisis intervention, program administration, specialized interventions, ethics, and professional development.
Corequisite(s): 1004 or Pre: 1004. Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) HD 2336 - Principles of Human Services (3 credits)2335: Basic concepts, techniques, and structure of the human services profession. Survey of client/family assessment and problem management. 2336: Advanced topics in human services focusing on: case management, crisis intervention, program administration, specialized interventions, ethics, and professional development.