Child and Family Studies (CFS)

CFS 4359  Parenting Theory and Approaches  (3)  
Pre-requisite(s): CFS 1315 and CFS 2355, or consent of instructor  

Theory-based study of parenting approaches, issues, and outcomes for applied practice with diverse families across the lifespan, including the creation, implementation, and identification of parent education resources to support individual and family well-being.

CFS 4363  Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development  (3)  
Pre-requisite(s): Upper-level standing and a minimum grade of C in CFS 2355  

Physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from middle childhood through adolescence. Application of program design principles in community-based settings to support development. Requires completion of 20 hours in a community-based setting.

CFS 4368  Family Perspectives on Aging  (3)  
Pre-requisite(s): Upper-level standing  

A study of normative aging processes within the family context.

CFS 5330  Human Development and Family Science  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7355  

See CRED 7355 for course information.

CFS 5335  Child Development  (3)  

A survey of the physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, social, and spiritual development from birth to middle childhood. An understanding of child development from both theoretical and descriptive perspectives is the goal. This course provides an introductory foundation to the field that enables students to serve children and families in varied settings.

CFS 5354  Family Life Education and Ethics  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7381  

See CRED 7381 for course information.

CFS 5355  Child Development  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7357  

This course surveys physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, social, and spiritual development from birth to middle childhood. An understanding of child development from both theoretical and descriptive perspectives is the goal. This course provides an introductory foundation to the field that will enable the student to serve children and families in varied settings.

CFS 5358  Planning and Administration of Child and Family Programs  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7380  

Administration and planning of programs serving children and families. Emphasis is placed on program planning, evaluation, ethics, and professionalism as they apply to child and family programs.

CFS 5363  Adolescent Development  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7360  

See CRED 7360 for course description.

CFS 5367  Family Transitions, Stress and Resilience  (3)  
Cross-listed as CRED 7367  

See CRED 7367 for course description.