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HDFS 203 - Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies

(3 units)
This course introduces students to human development and family studies, including careers in the field, professional skills, history of the field, diverse families, theory, research and professional and ethical thinking and growth.

Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to identify core careers, research terms, major theories, and ethical tenets in the field of human development and family studies.
2. Students will be able to articulate major topics in human development and family studies and use major developmental and family theories as part of their articulation.
3. Students will be able to identify the following: what research is, ethics, research designs, the main components of research articles, and hallmarks of consuming and producing research.
4. Students will be able to write about major concepts in the area of human development and family studies and link these concepts to various careers in human development and family studies.
5. Students will be able to describe one HDFS profession in-depth and will generate five questions to ask a guest panel of HDFS professionals.
6. Students will be able to identify and to apply professional skills by participating in in-class activities. 


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