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.
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:
1) Demonstrate core knowledge in biological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of human development;

2) Demonstrate critical thinking ability by summarizing, comparing, synthesizing, and critiquing interdisciplinary human development perspectives;

3) Demonstrate the ability to access information, design, and conduct individual and/or group research projects, and present them clearly, logically, and persuasively;

4) Demonstrate the ability to identify and address problems by applying human development knowledge in diverse contexts.