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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.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

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


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