1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
HE 220 Teaching in Child Development Centers
2c-4l-4sh
Prerequisite: HE218 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.
HE 224 Marriage and Family Relations
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: PC101
Focuses on principles of human relations basic to marital decisions and
adjustment. Influence of community and family experiences on personal
development and adjustment explored.
HE 250 Introduction to Teaching Vocational Home Economics Education
3c-0l-3sh
Overview of philosophy and organization of home economics profession and
the role of home economics teachers. Opportunities for planned
observations and varied teaching experiences using a variety of resource
materials are provided. Self-evaluation relative to desirable teacher
competencies is stressed.
HE 281 Special Topics
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.
HE 317 Infant Development
2c-2l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE218
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.
HE 321 Preschool Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE220 or concurrently
Examination of the child development philosophy as the basis for
developmentally appropriate decisions and methods in preschool education
programming. Emphasis is placed on play as a developmental process and as
the major aspect of the preschool curriculum. May not be interchanged
with EL353: Preschool Education.
HE 324 Family Dynamics
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE224 or equivalent
Emphasis on processes and models of family development topics. Focus on
approaches and dynamics of principles related to familial and marital
adjustment and coping.
HE 350 Teaching Family Life Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: HE250, ED242
Corequisite: EP302
Emphasis on teaching family life education in home economics
classroomsand through community organizations and agencies. Lessons are
planned and
implemented using a variety of instructional methods incorporating
adaptations and modifications for special needs learners, basic skills,
global concerns, and use of a problem-solving/decision-making approach.
Planning of content, learning activities, instructional materials, and
evaluation based on clearly stated objectives are emphasized. A
microcomputer spreadsheet is utilized to manage a department budget and a
gradebook. Participation in professional organization activities is
expected.
HE 418 Advanced Child Development
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE218
Study of trends and research in the field of child development based on a
review of major theorists and current literature.
HE 420 Practicum in Child Development
1c-10l-6sh
Prerequisites: Senior standing and HE220 and HE321
The intensive practicum provides in-depth practical advanced laboratory
experiences designed to refine and further develop the techniques and
skills needed by professionals to work with young children and families.
HE 422 Early Childhood Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE220 or concurrently
Current educational theories and research reviewed in terms of
implication for preschool and their effect on material, equipment, and
activity selection.
HE 424 Family Issues
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE224
Concentrated study of selected areas of family life, with emphasis on
current personal and social issues affecting the family.
HE 426 Techniques of Parent Education
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE220 or equivalent
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.
HE 427 Administration of Child Development Centers
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisites: HE220 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.
HE 430 Student Teaching Practicum
1c-0l-1sh
Taken concurrently with ED431 and ED441. Assists student teachers in
analyzing problems and experiences encountered during student teaching.
Emphasizes the variety and types of home economics programs and focuses
on developing effective teaching strategies (four sessions of three and a
half hours during the semester).
HE 450 Teaching Vocational Home Economics
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: HE350
Emphasis is on teaching vocational home economics in consumer/homemaking
and occupational home economics programs. Federal legislation impacting
on home economics is analyzed for use in program decisions. Emphasis is
given to program development using CBVE model, development of individual
learning packets, vocational youth organizations, advisory committees,
home economics and vocational educational priorities, professional
organizations, proposal development for funding, impact on public policy,
marketing home economics, and development of a personal philosophy of
homes economics education.
HE 455 Home Economics Programs for Individuals with Special Needs
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: EX300
Application of vocational regulations and public laws in relation to
individuals with special needs. Developing home economics programs
(planning, methods, strategies, and resources) for individuals with
special needs applicable to school and nonschool settings.
HE 463 Family and the Community
3c-0l-3sh
Study of community agencies and problems that affect families and their
contributions to community. Investigation of ways group dynamics,
communication media, and other resources aid understanding of human
behaviors. Field experience is an integral part of the course.
HE 481 Special Topics
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.
HE 482 Independent Study
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through adviser, 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 3
semester hours. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and
availability of resources.
HE 493 Internship
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 12 semester hours; however,
these semester hours are not applicable toward the 124 semester hours
required for graduation if student receives 12 semester hours in student
teaching.
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