2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Child Development/Family Relations (CDFR)
Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies
College of Health and Human Services
Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.
| CDFR 325 Youth, Family, and Society |
3c-0l-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite:
PSYC 101
Focuses on principles of human relations basic to marital decisions and
adjustment. Explores influence of community and family experiences on personal
development and adjustment. (Offered as HMEC 224 prior to 2002-03)
var-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite:
CDFR 218
An examination of the child development philosophy as the basis for the
developmentally appropriate decisions and methods in preschool education
programming. Emphasizes 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-3cr
Prerequisite: CDFR 224 or equivalent
Emphasizes processes and models of family development topics. Focuses on
approaches and dynamics of principles related to familial and marital adjustment
and coping. (Offered as HMEC 324 prior to 2002-03)
CDFR 325 Youth, Family, and Society
3c-0l-3cr
Prerequisites:
CDFR 218, CDFR majors or by
permission
Focuses on the parenting of adolescents and adolescents as parents. Special
emphasis is given to identifying risk and resiliency factors when working with
adolescents and families in the field of human services. A variety of human
development theories are examined in an attempt to understand the adolescent
from both an individual and a societal point of view.
CDFR 418 Advanced Child Development
3c-0l-3cr
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-4cr
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-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite: CDFR 224
A 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-3cr
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-3cr
Prerequisite:
CDFR 218 or equivalent,
juniors or seniors only
Development of special knowledge and competencies needed 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-3cr
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-1-3cr
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics 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-1-3cr
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 3cr. Approval is based
on academic appropriateness and availability of resources. (Offered as HMEC 482
prior to 2002-03)
var-6-12cr
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 a university faculty member who
supervises the internship. Log and major paper required. May be repeated up to a
total of 12cr; however, these credits are not applicable toward the 120cr
required for graduation if student receives 12cr in student teaching. (Offered
as HMEC 493 prior to 2002-03)
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