+ Human Development
and Family Studies
206
Johnston Hall, 419-372-2026
The
undergraduate Human Development and Family Studies
(HDFS) degree program is guided by a life-span
human development perspective and a family science
context. Accredited by the National
Council on Family Relations (NCFR), the
HDFS degree enables graduates to apply for the
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation.
The curriculum focuses on families in society,
interpersonal relationships, internal dynamics
of families, human growth and development, human
sexuality, family resource management, parent
education and guidance, family law and policy,
ethnics, and family life education methodology.
The ecological contexts of child, family, school,
and community are emphasized to provide students
with an in-depth understanding of individuals
and families.
The
HDFS degree prepares graduates to work in fields
such as family life and parent education, community
outreach services, child and youth programming,
family and community development, social service
delivery, elder care facilities, and child advocacy.
Graduates are also prepared to seek advanced
degrees focusing on HDFS and related areas.
Learning
Outcomes
Upon
completion of the baccalaureate degree, students
in Human Development and Family Studies are
expected to:
- Demonstrate
substantive knowledge in life-span human development
and family science that is based on the most
current research and theory and that emphasizes
important ecological, systemic, and contextual
factors;
- Show
understanding of the importance of developing
collaborative partnerships to serve the needs
of children, families, and individuals across
the life-span;
- Articulate
and demonstrate professional ethics and conduct
in all work with agencies, families, children,
and individuals;
- Understand
and appreciate multiple aspects of diversity
of individuals, families, cultures, and communities;
- Demonstrate
critical and reflective thinking as well as
analytic abilities, facility in oral and written
communication, and management skills;
- Understand
the impact of public and private policies
at multiple levels on children, families,
education, and the professions involved with
children, families, and individuals across
the life-span.
Content:
58 hours, including an internship —
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for 2008-2009 course requirements
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