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  • HD 399: Special Topics in Human Development and Family Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (offered as needed) Prerequisites: Junior or Senior and permission of the instructor Allows the department to design a course outside the normal offerings. In any given semester, the course content and format is developed for students with special interests and demonstrated abilities. Course may be repeated for credit with a change of topic. Note: W designation as appropriate.
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  • HD 440: Human Development and Family Studies Internship II

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: HD220, HD335 and senior status or permission of the instructor A practical and extensive fieldwork experience in the area of human development and family studies, such as in an agency, institution, or educational setting. The fieldwork experience is under the direction of a faculty member of the Human Development and Family Studies Program in conjunction with an on-site field supervisor. Students must be available 8-10 hours per week, including scheduled seminar meetings with the faculty member and other participating fieldwork students. The purpose is to integrate human development and family studies theory with practical applications. Weekly journals and an extensive final report must be submitted for assessment in addition to a separate evaluation submitted by the field supervisor. NOTE: Offered as HD440 and PY440. Students may not receive credit for both HD440 and PY440.
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  • HD 441: Gender Issues in Human Development and Family Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: SO103 and junior or senior status or permission of the instructor An examination of how gender similarities and differences characterize the lifespan. Topics include gender theories; historical contexts of gender roles; gender roles in the family, social and vocational relations; gender stereotypes and inequalities; interpersonal and intimate relations, and cross-cultural gender comparisons. Additionally, the course examines the research and controversies in such developmental areas as intelligence, personality, communication, and ability. A particular emphasis is placed on the relation of gender to power and influence in contemporary society.
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  • HD 443: Research Methods in Human Development and Family Studies II

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (fall) Prerequisites: HD330 and HD331; C- or better in HD331. This course is intended as a follow-up to Research Methods I. Students are expected to develop the methodology section of their research proposal. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of the proposal including data collection and statistical analysis of the data. This course is the final course in preparation for the Capstone Seminar (HD498).
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  • HD 445: Health Issues in Human Development and Family Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: HD108 The primary intent of this course is to heighten awareness of the "wellness" conceptas it relates to individuals of all ages. Through lecture and discussion, students develop a basic understanding of how optimal health is critical in dealing with all facets of the lifespan, from infancy through late adulthood. The impact of illness and disease on all life stages is also presented. Particular attention is placed on the development of attitudes and practices that promote healthy lifestyles and choices. To this end, emphasis is placed on development guidelines as well as community health education programs. Classroom lectures and reading assignments are integrated with visitations from community health education professionals.
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  • HD 446: Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Development

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: HD108, HD110, and SO103 This course studies human development throughout the lifespan, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural differences and similarities. Major theories and research examine cross-cultural continuities and discontinuities as they relate to international and historical perspectives, family structures, childrearing strategies, intergenerational relations, educational experiences, and aging experiences, among others. Students are encouraged to explore their personal heritage and the impact culture bears on their own lives.
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  • HD 451: Families in Crisis

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (spring) Prerequisites: HD339, HD/PY108, and HD339 An in-depth examination of theories, research, and issues focusing on those families encountering stress and crises. Attention is focused on conceptual and theoretical models of family stress and crisis. Topics include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, alcoholism and/or chemical abuse, mental illness, physical and other challenging disabilities, chronic illness, divorce, desertion, infidelity, and suicide. An integral feature of this course is placed on intervention strategies, including the prevention, control, rehabilitation, and promotion of individual and family health NOTE: Offered as HD451 and PY451. Students may not receive credit for both HD451 and PY451.
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  • HD 498: Capstone Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (fall and spring) Prerequisites: C- or better in HD330, HD331, HD443 and senior status This senior seminar is the culmination of the process that began in HD331. The student completes the investigation into a topic that integrates previous course work and demonstrates how one's knowledge base has been shaped by the Human Development and Family Studies major. The student is to exercise independent research skills and develop a comprehensive paper project and oral presentation, including the poster session.
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  • HF 227: Health Fitness Practicum

    2.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    2 credits (spring) Prerequisites: PE121 and SM110. Provides supervised, practical, on-the-job experience through placement in an area fitness center (such as a Nautilus center), health and racquet club, or YMCA/YWCA. NOTE: HF227 requires four to six hours per week.
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  • HI 116: Development of Western Civilization II

    3.00 Credits
    Mitchell College

    3 credits (fall and spring) HI116 begins by addressing the bearing of Chinese and Islamic civilizations upon the West's political, cultural, economic, and technological growth. It assures the extent to which the following historical movements (which owed much to this growth): dynastic centralism, the scientific revolution, the rise of a market based economy, the enlightenment, the revolutions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the industrial revolution, nationalism, led to spectacular social upheaval in the west, and paved the way for the creation of the modern European power state. How and why did the West achieve dominion over the Americas, the East and West Indies, Asia, Africa? And to what extent did the West's global ambitions make inevitable two world wars?
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