2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

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 218 Child Development

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.

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.

CDFR 281 Special Topics

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.

CDFR 310 Advanced Child Development

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 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 CDFR 418 prior to 2006-07)

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CDFR 321 Preschool Education: Developmentally Appropriate Practices

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 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.

CDFR 322 Early Care and Education

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, 321

Current educational theories and research reviewed in terms of implications for the preschool and their effect on materials, equipment, and activity selection. (Offered as CDFR 422 prior to 2006-07)

CDFR 323 Family Issues

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CDFR 224

A concentrated study of selected areas of family life, with emphasis on current personal and social issues affecting the family. (Offered as CDFR 424 prior to 2006-07)

CDFR 426 Techniques of Parent Education

CDFR 325 Asolescence: Risk and Resilency

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, CDFR majors/minors

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. (Titled Youth, Family, and Society prior to 2007-08)

CDFR 410 Infant and Toddler Development

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CDFR 310, 321, and 322 and compliance with current agency regulations (e.g., current TB, physical exam, Child Abuse, and State Police Clearances)

A study of characteristic developmental changes of human infants and toddlers, from birth to approximately thirty-six months. Participation as teacher assistant in the infant/toddler child care center provides experience in developmentally appropriate guidance and programming for very young children and allows the student to participate in a university-supervised work experience. (Offered as CDFR 317 prior to 2006-07)

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CDFR 426 Techniques of Parent Education

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, 321 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.

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.

CDFR 428 Family Dynamics

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 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 CDFR 324 prior to 2006-07)

CDFR 429 Teaching in Child Development Centers

2c-4l-4cr

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218 or equivalent, CDFR 310, 321, and 322 and compliance with current agency regulations

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 CDFR 419 prior to 2006-07)

CDFR 463 Family and the Community

3c-0l-3cr

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CDFR 218, 224, 310, 321, and 322

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.

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CDFR 481 Special Topics

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.

CDFR 482 Independent Study

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.

CDFR 493 Internship

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.

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