For major requirements, see the School of Family Studies section of this Catalog.
183. Courtship, Marriage, and Sexuality
Either semester. Three credits.
Development of patterns of interaction in premarital and marital relationships.
190. Individual and Family Development
Either semester. Three credits.
Human development throughout the life span, with emphasis upon the family as a primary context.
201. Diversity Issues in Human Development and Family Relations
Either semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores. Required preparation: HDFR 190.
Critical issues in diversity and multiculturalism in human development, family relations, and professional practice.
202. Human Development: Infancy Through Adolescence
Either semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores.
Individual development and behavior from prenatal period through adolescence; impact of peers, school, other social agencies, and especially the family.
204. Human Development: Adulthood and Aging
Either semester. Three credits. Open to sophomores.
Individual development and behavior from young adulthood through later life with special attention given to family and social influences. Physical, cognitive, social and personality changes, role transitions, and interpersonal and intergenerational relationships.
218. Observational Child Study
Either semester. Three credits. Two class periods and laboratory by arrangement.
Assessment of developmental skills of young children using a variety of observational methods and procedures. Laboratory experience includes participation in the University of Connecticut's Child Development Laboratories.
220. Introduction to Programs for Young Children
Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor. Must be taken concurrently with HDFR 221 or HDFR 288 with a placement in a child care setting.
Components of programs designed for infants and young children. Guided observations are integrated with lecture material. Designed for students who intend to work with infants and young children.
220W. Introduction to Programs for Young Children
221. Programs for Young Children: Introductory Laboratory
Either semester. One credit. One 2-hour laboratory by arrangement. Open only to students concurrently enrolled in HDFR 220 or HDFR 220W, and open only with consent of instructor.
Guided observation and participation in a program for young children.
222. Activities for Young Children: Play, Art, Music
First semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period.
Play, art and music activities for infants and young children; planning activities which will stimulate the creative development of young children. Students will be actively involved with young children.
223. Activities for Young Children: Language Arts, Mathematics, Science
Second semester. Three credits. Two class periods and one 2-hour laboratory period.
Activities designed to promote language and cognitive development of infants and young children: children's books, storytelling techniques, math and science activities and social studies activities.
224. Child Development Laboratory: Practicum I
Either semester. Three credits. Open only with the consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in HDFR 220 highly recommended. Recommended preparation in HDFR 202. Weekly seminar. Practicum by arrangement.
Supervised participation in an early childhood education center which has programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children.
225. Analysis of Programs for Young Children
Either semester. Three credits.
Analytic study of programs designed for young children, history of such programs, underlying theories, specific models; cultural and subcultural issues, parental involvement, and evaluation procedures.
227. Child Development Laboratory: Supervised Teaching Practicum
Either semester. Nine credits. Two class periods and laboratory by arrangement. Prerequisites: HDFR 202, HDFR 220, HDFR 222, HDFR 223, HDFR 224, GPA of 2.5 in major, and consent of instructor. Not open to students on academic probation.
Supervised teaching experience in an early childhood education center which has programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children.
228. Child Development Laboratory: Advanced Teaching Practicum
Either semester. Six credits. Two class periods and laboratory by arrangement. Prerequisite: HDFR 227, GPA of 2.5 in major, and consent of instructor.
Continuation of HDFR 227. Experience in early childhood program implementation, administration, staff supervising, policy making, and curriculum planning.
230. Current Topics in Early Childhood Education
Semester and hours by arrangement. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content this course may be repeated for credit.
In-depth investigation of a current issue in early childhood education (e.g. emergent literacy, diversity), with focus on recent research and application to classroom practice. Includes classroom instruction and laboratory observation.
231. Infancy
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 202 or PSYC 236.
Human development from birth through the second year of life within the family setting.
234. Social and Personality Development During Childhood
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 202 or PSYC 236.
Social and personality development during infancy and childhood; influence of family members, peers, and social institutions on development; aggression, pro-social behaviors, autonomy, self-concept, sex-role development, and moral development.
234W. Social and Personality Development During Childhood
245. Parent-Child Relations in Cross-Cultural Perspective
(Also offered as Anthropology 245.) Offered every third semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed ANTH 245.
Theory and research on major dimensions of parenting in U.S.A. and cross-culturally: parental warmth, control and punishment.
248. Aging in American Society
(Also offered as Sociology 248.) Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed SOCI 248.
Social gerontology: the role and status of older people in a changing society.
248W. Aging in American Society
(Also offered as Sociology 248W.)
250. Gender and Aging
Either semester. Three credits.
Aging process as it impacts on men and women; historical and cross-cultural perspectives, changing family roles, including grandparenthood and widowhood, and implications of changing gender roles for self-actualization of older persons.
250W. Gender and Aging
252. Death, Dying, and Bereavement
Either semester. Three credits.
Cultural context of death, personal meaning of death at different stages in life cycle, and the effect of death upon survivors.
252W. Death, Dying, and Bereavement
259. Men and Masculinity: A Social Psychological Perspective
Either semester. Three credits.
Men's gender role socialization over the life span; men's developmental issues, gender role, conflicts, and interpersonal dynamics with women. Theory, research, and personal exploration are integrated.
260. Woman: A Developmental Perspective
Either semester. Three credits.
Development of women and women's roles from birth to maturity; physiological, psychological, sociological, and interpersonal systems which contribute to development of women across the life span; cross-cultural and alternative models for role development.
264. Legal Aspects of Family Life
First semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed DRM 264.
Law in family life.
266. Introduction to Counseling
Either semester. Three credits.
Theories and techniques of therapeutic interventions, service delivery systems, and professional issues associated with individual and marital and family therapy.
269. Family Violence
Either semester. Three credits.
Theory, research, prevention, and treatment concerning the multiple
forms of violence within contemporary families. The impact of violence
on
families and family members over the entire life span is considered.
Includes child abuse and neglect, courtship violence, spouse abuse, elder
abuse, and rape.
270. Low Income Families
Either semester. Three credits.
Impact of poverty and related problems on development of the child in the context of the family. Family structure, childrearing patterns, early educational and community programs.
271. Black American Family Patterns
Either semester. Three credits.
Continuities and discontinuities between black American subcultural patterns and dominant cultural norms as reflected by black American families.
272. Family and Work
Either semester. Three credits.
Interaction of the world of work with family structure; social psychological dynamics that enhance or impede working families' lives.
273. Family Interaction Processes
Either semester. Three credits.
Family interaction: communication processes, bonding behaviors, management of conflict and aggression, negotiation of family crisis.
274. Public Policy and the Family
Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed DRM 274.
Analysis of government programs and policies impacting the family: child care, aging, family law, mental health, family violence, income maintenance, and family impact analysis.
275. Family Pathology
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 273.
Theory, research and intervention in families under stress.
276. Planning and Managing Human Service Programs
Either semester. Three credits.
Planning techniques: needs assessment, data collection and analysis, budgeting, and evaluation. Management skills: decision making, management theory and organizational behavior, personnel motivation, accountability, and financial management.
276W. Planning and Managing Human Service Programs
277. Issues in Human Sexuality
Either semester. Three credits.
Contemporary issues concerning human sexuality; impact upon individuals and family units.
278. Family in Society
Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed DRM 280.
Sociocultural and historic variability of family and kinship systems. Race, class, gender and ethnicity as those advantage or disadvantage the opportunity structure for families and individuals. Effect of public policy on the quality of family life.
278W. Family in Society
279. History of the Family
(Also offered as History 209.) Second semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed HIST 209.
Preindustrial and industrial family life in Western society since the Middle Ages; changes in demography, family size and structure, family economy, social expectations, sex roles, sexuality, and affective bonds.
280. Material Culture in American Family Life
Either semester. Three credits. Not open for credit to students who have passed DRM 236.
Material culture of the American family; interaction between family members and the artifacts in their near environment; role of personal possessions, household objects, housing and diet in daily family life and rituals over time.
281. Comparative Family Policy
Second semester. Three credits.
Comparative analysis of government programs and policies impacting families in the United States and other countries. Health and welfare policies, family planning, child care, teen pregnancy, and care of the aged.
284. Adolescence: Youth and Society
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 202 or HDFR 203 or PSYC 236.
Contemporary adolescence, the multiple forces and behavioral characteristics of this period of development.
287. Parenthood
Either semester. Three credits.
Parent behavior and the dynamics of parenthood; interpersonal, familial, and societal roles of parents and variables influencing these roles.
287W. Parenthood.
288. Supervised Field Experience
Either semester. Three or six credits. May be repeated up to a maximum of six credits. Prerequisites: HDFR 201, Major GPA 2.5; Upper Division GPA 2.5: 15 credits of 200 level HDFR courses completed; and consent of the field worker coordinator. Students who do not meet all of these requirements may take the course with the consent of the fieldwork coordinator and of the seminar instructor. Weekly seminar required. Practicum by arrangement.
Supervised participation in settings where purposes and functions are related to the development and welfare of individuals and families.
289. Fieldwork in Community Settings
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 288; Major GPA 2.5; Upper Division GPA 2.5; and consent of fieldwork instructor. Cannot be repeated for credit. Cannot be used towards meeting major requirements in HDFR nor towards meeting GPA requirements in HDFR. Weekly seminar required. Practicum by arrangement.
Supervised participation in settings where purposes and functions are related to the development and welfare of individuals and families.
290. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Relations
Either semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HDFR 190 and PSYC 132 and 133. Open only to Human Development and Family Relations majors.
Research methods used in human development and family relations.
290W. Research Methods in Human Development and Family Relations
292. Research Practicum in Human Development and Family Relations
Either semester. Credits and hours by arrangement. Prerequisites: Division GPA of 2.5 and consent of the instructor. May be taken more than one semester.
Supervised experience conducting research in human development and family relations.
294. Foreign Study
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Consent of Director of Undergraduate Studies required, preferably prior to student's departure. With a change in content, this course may be repeated for credit.
Special topics taken in a foreign study program.
298. Selected Topics in Human Development and Family Relations
Either semester. Three credits. Open only with consent of instructor. With a change in content this course may be repeated for credit.
299. Independent Study for Undergraduates
Either or both semesters. Credits and hours by arrangement. Open only with consent of instructor. May be taken more than one semester.
Students, working with a faculty supervisor, develop plans for an independent
research project or review paper, execute the project, and complete a report.