Child Development

This course surveys child development and family studies as a field of study, its organizational framework, growth and expansion, and present status; exploration of career opportunities in child development, child life, and family life. (Formerly FS 101 Introduction to Family and Consumer Sciences).

This course is designed to give prospective teachers an understanding of the principles and procedures employed in the organization, management, and supervision of an early childhood education program. (Previously FS 210).

This course explores the development of creativity and self-expression in children through stories, music, rhymes, play activities, and creative media. One three-hour laboratory is required each week. (Previously FS 231).

This course examines preschool programs in alternative environments, including criteria for physical facilities, child health and safety, personnel and licensing, management of finances, and current legislation. (Previously FS 302). 

This course reviews current theories related to the effects of various parenting methods. Emphasis is on designing a learning environment within the home for the holistic development of the child. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Previously FS 305).

This course is designed to deepen the students’ understanding as it relates to young children’s literature. The course consists of modules that allow the students to engage in learning activities that will support their appreciation of children’s literature and the importance of reading aloud to children. The students are required to develop instructional plans focusing on children’s literature and how literature supports young children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.

This course studies the physical, mental, emotional, and social development of the individual from conception through senescence, with particular emphasis on normal adaptation to change and learning processes. Observation and laboratory are required. (Previously FS 355).

This course is an in-depth study of infants and toddlers, with special emphasis on developing and setting up creative programs for infants and toddlers. Observation and participation in infant and toddler programs required. (Previously FS 358).

This course examines effective methods of working with children, the impact of teacher behavior on the behavior of the children, and the teacher-parent and teacher-teacher relationships. Two lectures and six hours of observation and participation in a child development laboratory program are required each week. (Previously FS 403). 

Emphasis in this course is placed on effective methods for operating a Development Center: essential planning procedures, including curriculum, guidance, health protection, housing, food service, budgeting, parent-staff relations, social services, and community relations. Six hours of laboratory are required each week. (Previously FS 404). 

This course is a study of professional organizations, meetings, and publications in all areas of human development and family studies. It includes resume writing and job search. (Formerly FS 453 Senior Seminar for Human Development and Family Studies) 

Organized opportunities for work experience in cooperative extension services and family agencies. (Formerly FS 454 Internship in Human Development and Family Studies)