2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Child Development / Family Relations
Credit designation at right of title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.
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CDFR: Child Development/Family Relations |
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Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies |
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College of Health and Human Services
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3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Focuses on the normal development and behavior of children. A survey made of physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children from conception through early adolescence. Pertinent child development research analyzed. (Offered as HMEC 218 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 224 Marriage and Family Relations
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Focuses on principles of human relations basic to marital decisions and adjustment. Influence of community and family experiences on personal development and adjustment explored. (Offered as HMEC 224 prior to 2002-03)
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students. (Offered as HMEC 281 prior to 2002-03)
2c-2l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218
A study of characteristic developmental changes of human infants from birth to approximately two and a half years. Participation as teacher assistant in infant/toddler child care center provides experience in developmentally appropriate guidance and planning for very young children. (Offered as HMEC 317 prior to 2002-03)
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218
Examination of the child development philosophy as the basis for the developmentally appropriate decisions and methods in preschool education programming. The emphasis is placed on play as a developmental process and as the major aspect of the preschool curriculum. May not be interchanged with ELED 353. (Offered as HMEC 321 prior to 2002-03)
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 224 or equivalent
The emphasis will be on processes and models of family development topics. Focus on approaches and dynamics of principles related to familial and marital adjustment and coping. (Offered as HMEC 324 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 418 Advanced Child Development
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218
A study of trends and research in the field of child development based on a review of major theorists and current literature. (Offered as HMEC 418 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 419 Teaching in Child Development Centers
2c-4l-4sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218 or equivalent
Techniques in planning for and teaching preschool children. Participation as teacher-assistant provides experience in applying principles of child guidance and development needed by teachers in preschool centers or secondary school child development laboratories. (Offered as HMEC 220 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 422 Early Childhood Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218
Current educational theories and research reviewed in terms of implications for the preschool and their effect on material, equipment, and activity selection. (Offered as HMEC 422 prior to 2002-03)
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 224
Concentrated study of selected areas of family life, with emphasis on current personal and social issues affecting the family. (Offered as HMEC 424 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 426 Techniques of Parent Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218 or ELED 215
An examination of nature, extent, and significance of parent education. Interrelationships of home, school, and community agencies are examined in light of various programs, methods, and techniques of parenting education. (Offered as HMEC 426 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 427 Administration of Child Development Centers
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: CDFR 218 or equivalent, juniors or seniors only
Development of special knowledge and competencies needed only by successful administrators of child care programs including proposal writing, budgeting, management, staff selection and training, appropriate curriculum materials, philosophy, parent involvement, child advocacy, and program evaluation. (Offered as HMEC 427 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 463 Family and the Community
3c-0l-3sh
A study of community agencies and problems that affect families and their contributions to community. An investigation of ways group dynamics, communication media, and other resources aid understanding of human behaviors. Field experience is an integral part of the course. (Offered as HMEC 463 prior to 2002-03)
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students. (Offered as HMEC 481 prior to 2002-03)
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office
Upper-level students with high scholastic achievement pursue their particular interests outside the realm of the organized home economics education curriculum. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 3sh. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. (Offered as HMEC 482 prior to 2002-03)
var-6-12sh
Prerequisites: Permission of department, college dean, and university internship coordinator; upper-level standing
Practical experience related to the student’s major area of study. Objectives are developed individually in consultation with university faculty member who supervises the internship. Log and major paper required. May be repeated up to a total of 12sh; however, these semester hours are not applicable toward the 124sh required for graduation if student receives 12sh in student teaching. (Offered as HMEC 493 prior to 2002-03)
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