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Course List
Children, Youth, and Family Services Certificate (30 credits)
| FOUNDATION COURSES (9 credits) |
| Choose one of the following social and behavioral sciences courses: |
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PSYCH 100 (GS) |
Psychology
Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications. |
3 credits |
| SOC 001 (GS) |
Introductory Sociology
The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life. |
3 credits |
| Choose one of the following science courses: |
| BIOL 141 (GN) |
Introductory Physiology
Normal structure and function of the animal body, with special emphasis on human body systems. (Students who have passed BIOL 472 may not schedule this course.) |
3 credits |
| BI SC 004 (GN) |
Human Body: Form and Function
A general survey of structure and function--from conception, through growth and reproduction, to death. (Students who have passed BIOL 129 and BIOL 141 may not schedule this course.) |
3 credits |
| NUTR 251 (GHA) |
Introductory Principles of Nutrition
The nutrients: food sources and physiological functions as related to human growth and well-being throughout life; current nutrition issues. (Students who have passed NUTR 151 may not schedule this course.) |
3 credits |
| Choose one of the following writing/speaking courses: |
| CAS 100 (GWS) |
Effective Speech
Principles of communication, implemented through analysis and evaluation of messages, with some attention to formal speaking and group discussion. |
3 credits |
| ENGL 015 (GWS) |
Rhetoric and Composition
Instruction and practice in writing expository prose that shows sensitivity to audience and purpose.
Prerequisite: ENGL 004 or satisfactory performance on the English placement examination |
3 credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES (15 credits) |
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HD FS 129 (GS) |
Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
Introduction to psychosocial and family development at all stages of the individual and family life cycle. |
3 credits |
| HD FS 229 (GS) |
Infant and Child Development
Theory, research, and methods of social/behavioral/biological sciences related to developmental processes and intervention during infancy and childhood. |
3 credits |
HD FS 239 (GS)
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Adolescent Development
Social, behavioral, and biological development and intervention throughout adolescence. |
3 credits |
| HD FS 311 |
Human Development and Family Studies Interventions
Survey of individual and family formal and informal intervention efforts; historical and current perspectives and approaches.
Prerequisite: HD FS 129 |
3 credits |
| HD FS 315Y (GI) |
Family Development
Family functions over the life course; family from a multidisciplinary perspective, emphasizing adaptation and change.
Prerequisites: HD FS 129; 3 credits in social, behavioral, or human biological sciences |
3 credits |
| ELECTIVE COURSES (6 credits) |
| Choose from the courses listed below: |
| HD FS 216 |
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Conceptions of life-span personal and interpersonal skill enhancement. |
3 credits |
| HD FS 301 |
Values and Ethics in Health and Human Development Professions
Examines bases for choices among values in personal and professional relations in human development processes and supporting services. |
3 credits |
| HD FS 330 |
Observation or Experience with Children, Youth, and Families
Directed observations of, or supervised experience with, children, youth, and families in group or home settings.
Prerequisite: HD FS 229 or PSY 213 |
1–6 credits |
| HD FS 395 |
Field Projects Independent Study in a Human Services Program
Independent study and research in a human service program; written and oral summary of rationale, procedures, findings. |
1–6 credits |
| KINES 060 |
Principles and Practices of Healthful Living
Facts and principles as related and applied to the science of living serve as a basis for health instruction and student guidance. |
3 credits |
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