HDFS Graduate Course Titles

Graduate students (sitting, l -r) Lori Harach, Lisa Taylor, Scott Jakubowski (standing l-r) Amy Skipper, Brandon Henline, Lara Belliston, David Cleary, Erika Smith.

Graduate Courses

HDFS 7010. ADVANCED CHILD DEVELOPMENT (3). Survey and critical examination of research on development from birth through adolescence.



HDFS 7020. MARITAL AND FAMILY DYNAMICS (3). Pr., departmental approval. Theoretical and empirical contributions to the understanding of marital and family processes and dynamics.



HDFS 7030. FAMILY POLICY (3). Analysis of the family as a producing, consuming, and managing unit, with emphasis on social policies that affect family well-being.



HDFS 7040. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (3). Pr., departmental approval. Introduction to and critical examination of major conceptual frameworks used in human development and family studies.



HDFS 7050. RESEARCH METHODS FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (3). Pr., HDFS 7040 or departmental approval. Survey of principles and methods for studying individuals, dyadic relationships, and families.



HDFS 7600. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY THEORY I (3). Pr., departmental approval. Overview of theoretical and historical foundations, therapy models, and integrative frameworks for marriage and family therapy.



HDFS 760l. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY THEORY I LAB (1). LAB. 3. Coreq., HDFS 7600 and departmental approval. Basic clinical skills and self-of-the-therapist issues.



HDFS 7610. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY THEORY II (3). Pr., HDFS 7600 or departmental approval. Advanced study of classic models, recent developments, integration, and effectiveness of marriage and family therapy.



HDFS 761l. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY THEORY II LAB (1). LAB. 3. Coreq., HDFS 7610 and departmental approval. Application of theoretical models in a supervised setting.



HDFS 7620. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY CLINICAL ISSUES I: FAMILY SYSTEMS (3). Pr., HDFS 7600 or departmental approval. Conceptual models, assessment methods, and treatment approaches utilized in treating family systems.



HDFS 7630. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY CLINICAL ISSUES II: INDIVIDUALS (3). Pr., HDFS 7600 or departmental approval. Conceptual models, assessment methods, and treatment approaches utilized in treating individuals systemically.



HDFS 763l. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY CLINICAL ISSUES II LAB (1). LAB. 3. Coreq., HDFS 7630 and departmental approval. Application of clinical skills with families, couples, and individuals.



HDFS 7640. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY CLINICAL ISSUES III: COUPLES (3). Pr., HDFS 7600 or departmental approval. Conceptual models, assessment methods, and treatment approaches utilized in treating couples.



HDFS 7650. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY PROFESSIONAL ISSUES (3). Pr., departmental approval. Professional, ethical, and legal issues associated with the practice of marriage and family therapy.



HDFS 7900. INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3). May be repeated for maximum of 9 credits. Pr., departmental approval. A. Child Care and Programs for Young Children; B. Family Relations; C. Family Resource Management; D. Human Development; E. Marriage and Family Therapy; F. Parent Education; G. Social Policy.



HDFS 7910. PRACTICUM (1-9). May be repeated for maximum of 9 credits. Pr., departmental approval. A. Child Care and Programs for Young Children; B. Family Relations; C. Family Resource Management; D. Human Development; E. Marriage and Family Therapy; F. Parent Education; G. Social Policy; H. Teaching.



HDFS 7920. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY INTERNSHIP (3). May be repeated up to 3 times. Pr., HDFS 7631 and departmental approval. Clinical practice of marriage and family therapy.



HDFS 7940. DIRECTED FIELD EXPERIENCE (1-9). May be repeated for maximum of 9 credits. Pr., departmental approval. A. Child Care and Programs for Young Children; B. Family Relations; C. Family Resource Management; D. Human Development; E. Marriage and Family Therapy; F. Parent Education; G. Social Policy.



HDFS 7960. SEMINAR(1-3). May be repeated for maximum of 16 credits. Pr., departmental approval. A. Infancy/Childhood; B. Adolescence/Young Adulthood; C. Adulthood/Aging; D. Family as a Microsystem; E. Family and Mesosystem; F. Family in the Macrosystem; G. Child and Family Program Planning and Evaluation.



HDFS 7990. Research and Thesis (CREDIT TO BE ARRANGED).



HDFS 8010 RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT I: CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE (3). Pr., HDFS 7010. Examination of the development, manifestations, and significance of peer relationships among children and youth.



HDFS 8020. RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT II: ADULTHOOD (3). Pr., departmental approval. Theoretical and empirical contributions to understanding interpersonal and family relationships focusing on processes and dynamics of relationships.



HDFS 8040. ADVANCED THEORIES OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (3). Pr., HDFS 7040. Philosophical underpinnings of social and developmental theories and conceptual issues.



HDFS 8050. ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS I (3). Pr., HDFS 7050. In-depth examination of research methods, designs, and data analytic strategies commonly used in child and family research.



HDFS 8060. ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS II (1-3). Pr., HDFS 7050. Students my enroll in up to 3 modules of specialized research methods at 1 credit each (maximum 3 credits).



HDFS 8990. Research and Dissertation (CREDIT TO BE ARRANGED).



Required graduate courses are specific to each curriculum area and for the master’s and doctoral programs. Specific curicula are provided in the Graduate Handbooks.