Child and Family Development (CHFD)

Overview of the issues, trends, and social policies affecting American families living in poverty. Online section available.

The influences of middle childhood and adolescent behavior on the family and the influences of the family environment on middle childhood and adolescent development.

Prerequisite: CHFD 504. Gives students the opportunity to apply knowledge of home-based intervention in actual delivery process working with families in their homes under the direct supervision of trained, experienced home-based intervention therapists.

This course explores the foundations of establishing and operating nonprofit organizations that serve children and families. Students will examine leadership principles, governance structures, program development, funding strategies, community partnerships, and ethical considerations in nonprofit work.

Study of family stress and crisis including internal and external variables and their influence on degree of disorganization, coping and recovery. Includes theory, research and application dimensions.

Study of family patterns and problems during middle and later years of life with emphasis on psychological and biological changes and economic and social adequacy. Research and trends in gerontology.

Introduction to problems and values. Emphasis is on the role of values in intimate relationships, the diverse dimensions of sexual responsibility.

Study of the role of culture and ethnicity in adaptation of the family system to environment. Program applications considered. Online section available.

Study of the development, implementation and evaluation of school-age child-care programs for before and after school and vacation periods.

Theory, principles and procedures involved in establishing and operating centers for infants, toddlers, preschool and school-age children.

Exploration and evaluation of current developments in selected areas.

Prerequisites: CHFD 596 and CHFD 605. Provides on-site opportunities to apply parent and family education skills. Includes a review of strategies, ethical considerations, and supervision by the on-site director.

Practical application that reviews and analyzes parent education methods with major emphasis on the evaluation of parent education programs. Online section available.

Study of individual and family development across life span. Emphasis on adjustment patterns and interpersonal competence. Implications for education theory research and social policy.

Overview of home-based intervention to include philosophy and description of this programming as well as assessment of family, their home and community environment.

Introduction to the concepts and processes necessary for graduate study in the interdisciplinary field of child and family development.

Study of reciprocal interactions between parent and child from birth to adulthood. Consideration of cross-culture studies, historical and societal influences and various family characteristics and structures. Online course.

Analysis of the family as a financial unit including financial problems and their resolution, decision-making patterns and financial practices behavior. Cases, exercises, problems and computer analysis.

An examination of theories and current research related to family dynamics across the lifespan.

A comparative study of developmental theories of the child within the family context. Application of the theories to child rearing in the family will be emphasized.

Overview of the general mediation process includes training in communication skills, mediation techniques, and practical application of those skills to interpersonal situations requiring conflict management.

Overview of divorce mediation process includes guidelines for negotiating separation and divorce agreements, division of personal and real property, support, custody, and future plans.

Exploration of domestic abuse issues and their impact on family mediation.  The importance of identifying and responding appropriately to such issues is emphasized.

Provides an overview of Case Management basics in a multi-systems collaborative context. Includes roles, values, principles, state and service systems, and service coordination.

Prerequisite: CHFD 661 or permission of instructor. Provides in-depth exploration of Case Management principles and practice. Emphasis on process and functions, assessment, cross-system service planning and coordination, advocacy, and cultural diversity. (Formerly 3760:562)

Prerequisite: CHFD 603. Provides intervention techniques and skill areas required for home-based intervention and learning opportunities for matching techniques with specific family problems.

Analysis of research and theoretical frameworks regarding infant and child development from conception through age five. Implications for guidance and education.

An important organizational function is acquiring resources to sustain and grow critical programs and funding through grants is one such avenue. Developing effective grant writing skills are essential to acquire competitive funding from government agencies and private foundations alike. This course will provide students with the background necessary to develop a competitive funding proposal.

Research methods emphasizing the scientific method, data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and statistics as they apply to research with children and families.

Prerequisite: CHFD 601. Practical application of divorce mediation procedures. Review of strategies and ethical considerations.

Prerequisite: Permission of advisor or instructor. A minimum of 200 hours of supervised experience in an approved community setting to acquire skills related to area of specialization.

Investigation of current issues or topic in selected areas of Child and Family Development. May involve an off-campus activity, tour, or an on-campus full-time group meeting.

Prerequisite: Permission of advisor. The development, implementation, and evaluation of a community-based, supervised project that makes a significant contribution to the field.

Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor only. Individual pursuit and analysis in specific area of student's interest and design under direction of faculty advisor.

Prerequisite: permission of graduate advisor only. Individual pursuit and analysis in specific area of student's interest and design under direction of faculty advisor.

Prerequisite: Placement of advisor. Supervised research in a specialized area of Child & Family Development that contributes to the field and may lead to publication.