University of Vermont

Courses in Human Development & Fam Stdies (HDFS)

HDFS 001 - Int Hum Dev&Fam Std&Acad Serv

Seminar designed to introduce concepts and practices of Human Development and Family Studies through integrating academic service-learning in developmental settings with critical thinking about development. Prerequisite: Majors only.

Credits: 4.00

HDFS 005 - Human Development

A comprehensive survey of life span individual and family development within social and historical context.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 020 - Aging:Change & Adaptation

Individual and social meanings of aging and old age; physical, physiological, psychological, and sociological changes accompanying aging; individual, family, community, and societal adaptations to aging. Cross-listed with: SOC 020.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 055 - Special Topics I

See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.

Credits: 6.00

HDFS 060 - Family Context of Development

Developmental ecological approach to analysis of the family as a system in which individuals develop.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 065 - Human Relationships&Sexuality

Sexual responsibility and the biological, social, psychological growth, and development of human beings in terms of sex role identity.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 152 - Biology of Aging

Cross-listed with: NURS 100.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 161 - Social Context of Development

Developmental ecological approach to analysis of social institutions as influences on human development. Focus on education, community, health care, and social services. Pre/co-requisite: HDFS 060.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 167 - D2:Sexual & Gender Identities

Exploration of diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender identities, families, and communities, and their current personal, social, and cultural meanings and contexts. Prerequisites: Three hours in Human Development and Family Studies and sophomore standing, or Instructor Permission.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 195 - Special Topics

Lectures, laboratories, readings, or projects relating to contemporary areas of study. Enrollment may be more than once, accumulation up to 12 hours. Prerequisite: Varies with course.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 197 - Readings & Research

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 200 - Contemporary Issues

Undergraduates only.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 260 - Family Ecosystem

Family viewed in and as an environment for human development. The family ecological approach applied to practical family concerns. Prerequisites: Senior standing or instructor's permission.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 263 - Advanced Child Development

Survey of professional literature in child development with special emphasis on influence of early life experiences throughout the life cycle.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 264 - Contemporary Issues Parenting

Contemporary cultural factors that influence adult lifestyles and their relationship to successful parenting. Prerequisites: Nine hours in Human Development or instructor's permission. May be taken more than once.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 266 - Seminar in Human Development

Intensive study of issues in human development and their application in a wide variety of professional areas. May be taken more than once up to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing; nine hours in Human Development & Family Studies or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 267 - D2:Adv Gender & Sexual Iden

Intensive study of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender identities, families, and communities in diverse individual, social, political, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Junior standing; nine hours in Human Development & Family Studies or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 268 - Sem In Close Relationships

Causal conditions influencing formation, maintenance, and dissolution of intimate adult relationships. Draws on theory and students' personal experiences to explicate the nature of close relationships in contemporary American society. Prerequisite: Junior standing; nine hours in Human Development & Family Studies or Instructor permission. Offered in alternate years.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 289 - Theories of Human Development

Comparative overview of major theoretical perspectives in the study of human development with particular emphasis on the interplay of method and theory and the applied implications of each theoretical model and theory. Prerequisite: 9 hours HDFS or equivalent.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 291 - Special Problems

Reading, discussion, and special field and/or laboratory investigations. Prerequisite: Department permission. Students may enroll more than once up to twelve hours.

Credits: 1.00 to 6.00

HDFS 295 - Special Topics

Lectures, laboratories, readings, or projects relating to contemporary areas of study. Enrollment may be more than once, accumulation up to 12 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

Credits: 3.00

HDFS 296 - Field Experience

Professionally-oriented field experience under joint supervision by faculty and community representative, credit arranged up to 15 hours. Prerequisite: Department permission.

Credits: 6.00