HDEV 413 - Children in Families and Communities

Units: 4
Contemporary families presented from a socio-psychological viewpoint with a focus on sociology of the family, family policy, and the impact of stress on children. Topics include family formation and dissolution, interpersonal communication, personal awareness, and power.

Prerequisites: Junior, senior or post-baccalaureate standing.
Equivalent Quarter Course: HDEV 4150.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe how theories of play, creativity, artistic development and musical development apply to early childhood; Interpret research on creative and artistic development of infants and young children; and
Provide developmentally appropriate opportunities for infants and young children in the areas of dramatic play, music and movement exploration, or visual arts expression.