68 courses with the subject HDFS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HDFS 1103Individual, Family, and Romantic Relationships3
EE:DL GE:SO Introduces multiple aspects of intimate relationships and family life. Topics include dating and intimacy, marriage, family communication, gender, sexuality, parenting, and family changes.
HDFS 2123Early Experience in Birth through Kindergarten Education1
For prospective teachers. May not count toward HDFS minor. Minimum of 16 hours of directed observation and planned participation in preschool settings and 12 hours of seminar. Introduces birth-kindergarten teaching.
HDFS 2124Interaction Techniques for Working with Young Children2
Requires practicum experience. May not count toward HDFS minor. P: HDFS major. Theory and practice in interacting with young children. Emphasis on specific techniques of interaction with and guidance of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
HDFS 2280Introduction to Child, Family, and Community Services3
EE:CE* Examines various careers and opportunities to work with children and families from three theoretical perspectives: ecological systems, family systems, and lifespan development.
EE:DL GE:SO Same as GERO 2400 ; SOCW 2400 . May count toward general education social sciences requirement and SOCI major or minor. Current theory and research in gerontology from interdisciplinary perspective.
HDFS 3000Special Topics in Human Development and Family Science1-3
May be repeated with change of topic for a maximum of 6 s.h. P: Consent of instructor. Current topics and issues related to human development and family science.
Subject
HDFS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated with change of topic for a maximum of 6 s.
This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of trauma and trauma-informed care, emphasizing its relevance across the lifespan, as well as strategies for prevention, intervention, and resilience building.
P: HDFS major/minor; HDFS 2000 , HDFS 2001 . Explores the fundamental aspects of human experience related to death, dying, and the bereavement process with emphases on historical, medical/healthcare, legal, religious, ethical, and socio-cultural perspectives.
HDFS 3400Current Issues in Early Childhood Education3
P: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit with change of topic up to 6 s.h. Current topics and issues related to child development and early childhood education.
Subject
HDFS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit with change of topic up to 6 s.
WI Requires practicum experience. P: Child life major; HDFS 2000 , HDFS 2001 , HDFS 2021 . Recognizing psychosocial needs of children and families in healthcare settings. Techniques to promote positive coping skills of children and families in stressful situations.
HDFS 4000Introduction to Child and Family Research3
P: Child life or family and community services major; general education mathematics requirement. Introduction to the basic elements of scientific thought and the stages of the quantitative research process employed in child and family studies.
3 or 6 EE:CE* EE:GL May be repeated for credit up to 6 s.h. with change of topic. Study of individuals, children, families, and communities in global societies.
1 conference and 8 participation hours per week. P: Child life major; HDFS 3413 , HDFS 4993 . Practical experiences in child life programming and care for children with medical or other special needs.
HDFS 4320Practicum in Teaching Birth-Kindergarten in the Public Schools1
Taken simultaneously with Senior 1 internship. P: Admission to upper division and consent of instructor; C: Senior I semester. Reflective study of professional issues in early childhood education and topics arising from internship experience.
P: FCS major with junior or senior standing. Introduction to and critical analysis of family life education. Nature, history, intellectual and philosophical foundations, delivery, and evaluation of methods, materials, resources, and group processes.
HDFS 4380Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Leadership Development3
WI P: FCS major with junior or senior standing; HDFS 2280 . Grant writing, fundraising, and leadership skills within the context of family and community services.
Identification and management of family resources. Impact of decision making on families’ quality of life. Effect of resource generation and allocation on family relationships and well- being at different stages of family life.
300 minimum hours are required. This internship course will not qualify the student to take the child life certification exam. P: Senior standing, child life major, minimum 3.0 GPA; HDFS 4210. Students observe and participate in a community-based or healthcare agency in which psychosocial interventions are provided to children and families facing stressful situations.
480 minimum total hours. P: Child life major; HDFS 4210 , HDFS 4993 ; 3.0 GPA. Specialized child life experience with children and families in a healthcare setting, under supervision of certified child life specialist.
HDFS 4613Professional Practices in Trauma-Informed School Systems3
This course prepares students to implement trauma-informed practices in educational settings, particularly across PreK–12 environments. Emphasizing practical strategies, students will explore how trauma affects learning and behavior, how to create safe and supportive classrooms, and how to collaborate with families, schools, and communities.
Formerly CDFR 4001 Minimum of 352 hours to include labs and classroom work. P: FCS major with senior standing; HDFS 4366 with a C (2.0) or better; HDFS 4410 with a C (2.0) or better; 2.5 GPA. Observation and participation in a community agency.
Formerly CDFR 4002 Minimum of 352 hours to include labs and classroom work. P: FCS major with senior standing; HDFS 4366 with a C (2.0) or better; HDFS 4410 with a C (2.0) or better; 2.5 GPA. Observation and participation in an agency or program serving children ages birth through 8 years.
1 conference and 8 participation hours per week. P: Child life major; HDFS 2000 , HDFS 3002 , HDFS 3321 . Provides application of developmentally appropriate practices in an early childhood setting.
HDFS 5004Special Topics in Human Development and Family Science1
P: Senior standing or admission to a graduate program; and consent of instructor. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
HDFS 5005Special Topics in Human Development and Family Science2
P: Senior standing or admission to a graduate program; and consent of instructor. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
HDFS 5006Special Topics in Human Development and Family Science3
P: Senior standing or admission to a graduate program; and consent of instructor. Current topics and issues related to child development and family relations.
P: Senior standing; HDFS 1103 ; HDFS 2000 or HDFS 2001 ; HDFS 3002 , HDFS 3306 ; and junior or senior standing or admission to CDFR graduate program. Strategies, skills, and resources to assist parents and professionals who work directly with them.
