Semester:

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

Completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Historical perspectives on work and family. Effects of work on family members across life cycle, and employer and public policy response.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 2   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1   Lab Hours: 3
2(1-3)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 320 and FCE 320L) and completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Ecological analysis of developmental behavior. Application of research findings to observations of a child.

Course: 

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 4   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3   Lab Hours: 3
4(3-3)

Recommended Background:

One course in psychology or sociology.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Social, psychological and biological development within the family. Field study required.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Childrearing in modern society. Adult parenting roles in various family structures. Support roles of families and communities.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 4 to 6

Prerequisite:

(FCE 211 and FCE 320 and FCE 320L and FCE 321 and FCE 321L) and completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions:

Open only to seniors in the Department of Family and Child Ecology. Approval of department.

Description:

A supervised teaching practicum. Planning, implementing, and evaluating an ecological, educational program for children and their families.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Historical, structural, and functional components of selected ethnic minority family systems in America. Lifestyles, pressures, adaptations, viability, and continuity.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Personal awareness and interpersonal relationships within the family system. Small group discussions.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Family and psychosocial factors affecting the development of a person's sexuality across the life cycle. Reciprocal impact on society and the legal system.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 321 or FCE 347 or concurrently)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Description:

Analysis of family and community service programs and organizations. Effective management and leadership processes. Programs and organizations from an ecological perspective. Service-learning experience.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 211 or FCE 212 or PSY 244)

Description:

Issues faced by American families and children; relationships among social science research, theory and public policy.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 211 or FCE 212 or PSY 244 or FCE 225)

Description:

Resources and interventions available to families and community agencies. Implications for family decisions and professional practices, decisions, and actions.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 238) and completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Financial management strategies of families during the life cycle. Income support programs.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 238) and completion of Tier I writing requirement.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Financial management strategies of families during the life cycle. Income support programs.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 3 to 9

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 9 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Legislation, current events, and issues affecting families and children. Implications for professional decisions and actions.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
3(2-2)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 347 or FCE 321)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Evaluation design, methodology and implementation with applications to family, child, consumer, and human service-related programs. Interactions of individuals, families and human-service programs from perspectives of ecology of human development, family ecosystems, and community ecology. Field observations required.

Course: 

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 320L or FCE 347 or concurrently)

Restrictions:

Open only to juniors or seniors or graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Not open to students with credit in:

FCE 447

Description:

Administrator's role in early childhood programs. Ecological focus on administrative relationships, regulations, fiscal and management skills, and developmentally appropriate practices. Public, private, for-profit, not-for-profit, center, and home-based programs.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 5

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 9 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Restrictions:

Not open to freshmen or sophomores. Approval of department; application required.

Description:

Individual study of selected topics under faculty guidance.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 5

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 9 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Restrictions:

Not open to freshmen or sophomores. Open only to Honors students. Approval of department; application required.

Description:

Honors individual study of selected topics with faculty guidance.

Course:  FCE 491  Internship Preparation

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 1   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1
1(1-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 270) and (FCE 280 or PSY 270 or SOC 361) and (FCE 320 or FCE 346 or concurrently) and (FCE 321 or FCE 347 or concurrently)

Description:

Preparation for professional internship.

Course:  FCE 492  Internship Seminar

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 1   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 1
1(1-0)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 491)

Corequisite:

FCE 493 concurrently

Restrictions:

Open only to seniors or graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Description:

Written reflection assignments. Discussion of internship issues.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 3 to 9

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 9 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Prerequisite:

(FCE 491)

Corequisite:

FCE 492 concurrently

Restrictions:

Open only to seniors or graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Description:

Professional experience in a community organization.

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 3

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 12 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Recommended Background:

Professional practice and coursework in family, child, community, early childhood, or related area.

Description:

Topics in the areas of infancy, childhood, youth, aging, or family.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Family viewed from ecosystems perspective. Assessment tools used to analyze family systems.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Major theories of development; research findings and the validity of theoretical positions.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Ecological factors that influence family functioning and child outcomes.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Ecological factors that influence family functioning and adolescent outcomes.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Adult development and aging in the contexts of family and community. Family relationships in adulthood and aging.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Influence of parents on children/youth and factors that influence parenting; approaches to providing education and support for parents.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 810)

Description:

Theoretical background, content, and evaluation of early childhood curricula and programs. Influence of research and public policy.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Assessment instruments and procedures for children from birth to age seven. Techniques for assessing physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 3
3(2-3)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 810 or PSY 845)

Description:

Concepts of early childhood education applied to children from birth to age three. Evaluation of research, learning materials, and activities for infants at home and in small group settings. Field work required.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Restrictions:

Open only to seniors or graduate students.

Description:

Theories, research, assessment and intervention strategies regarding middle childhood development (5-12 yr) in diverse clinical and non-clinical settings from an ecological perspective. Application of various play therapy theories for clinical students.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Partnerships between professionals and families to serve children with disabilities.

Course:  FCE 830  Survey of Marriage and Family Therapy Theories

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Contemporary ecosystem theories of marriage and family therapy.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 3
3(2-3)

Prerequisite:

(FCE 830)

Restrictions:

Open only to master's students in the Marriage and Family Therapy major.

Description:

Case management and treatment processes for problems affecting system change and family functioning.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Ethics and laws affecting family life professionals. Developing a professional identity. Management of private practice and consulting services.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Historical and contemporary approaches to the study of African and African American families. Major theoretical frameworks.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Historical and cultural perspectives of the family; conceptual approaches to family study; sensitivity to family diversity; key issues related to the life cycle. Field observations required.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 845)

Description:

Perspectives on the family. Relationships of theory, research, and practice.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Impact of changing marital status on the individual, family, and society. Current research, laws, educational programming, and clinical treatment strategies.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Theories of decision making in the context of family management. Application to human resource development in the family. Integrated ecological approach.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Federal and state policies and their relationship to youth development.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Asset or strength-based community model for youth development. Holistic and dynamic understanding of youth and communities. Individual development. Adolescents' interrelationships with their environments.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Uses of human and family ecological perspectives in teaching adult audiences.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Processes involved in program design and development for human service organizations and agencies.

Course:

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 872)

Description:

Processes and procedures related to the management and administration of human services programs.

Course:

Semester:

Fall of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Methods applied to problem definition, research design, and analysis.

Course:  FCE 881  Quantitative Methods in Family and Child Ecology

Semester:

Fall of even years. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 880) or equivalent course in research methods.

Restrictions:

Open only to graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Description:

Application of quantitative techniques to the analysis of family and ecological research data.

Course:  FCE 890  Independent Study -Master's

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 5

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 9 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Description:

Individual study of selected topics with faculty guidance.

Course:  FCE 892  Seminar in Family and Child Ecology

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 4

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 12 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Description:

Selected content in family relationships, family economics, human development in the family, community services, or programs for children and families.

Course:  FCE 894  Laboratory and Field Experience

Semester:

Fall of every year. Spring of every year. Summer of every year.

Credits:

Variable from 1 to 4

Reenrollment
Information:

A student may earn a maximum of 8 credits in all enrollments for this course.

Restrictions:

Open only to graduate students in the Department of Family and Child Ecology.

Description:

Supervised observation, practica, or internships.

Course:  FCE 895  Families in Poverty

Semester:

Fall of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Causes of poverty. Poverty and family functioning. Proposals for breaking the poverty cycle.

Semester Alias:

FCE 891A

Course:  FCE 896  Child Development Across Cultures

Semester:

Fall of odd years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Description:

Development of children in different societies. Biological, ecological, social, and cognitive factors influencing growth and behavior. Family influences.

Semester Alias:

FCE 891B

Course:  FCE 897  Family and Individual Assessment

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 880 and FCE 830 and FCE 832)

Description:

Theoretical, research, and clinical issues in measuring family and individual characteristics. Critique of clinical and research assessment tools.

Semester Alias:

FCE 891C

Course:  FCE 898  Play in Human Development

Semester:

Spring of even years.

Credits:

Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
3(3-0)

Recommended Background:

(FCE 810)

Description:

Theory related to play behavior. Management of play to enhance developmental capacity.

Semester Alias:

FCE 891E