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2003-2005 - Graduate School - The University of Alabama

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416 <strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alabama</strong>DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILYSTUDIES (HD)Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Steven Thoma, ChairOffi ce: 205 Child Development CenterInformation on prerequisites and scheduling <strong>of</strong> courses should be obtained from thedepartment head.HD 501 Child Development. Three hours.Covers principles <strong>of</strong> growth and de vel op ment, chief areas <strong>of</strong> concern in the fi eld, andsupporting research.HD 502 Infant Development. Three hours.Examination <strong>of</strong> theoretical bases for be hav ior in infancy, and review <strong>of</strong> research literatureon attachment behavior and various topics <strong>of</strong> major concern.HD 512 Adult Development. Three hours.<strong>The</strong>ories <strong>of</strong> and research on development throughout adulthood — young adulthood,middle years, and aging are presented.HD 513 Adult Development: Exploring Intergenerational Commonalities. Threehours.This course extends students’ cross-generational understanding through active learn ing,experiences with older adults.HD 518 Adult Development: Exploring Intergenerational Commonalities. Threehours.Extends students a cross-generational understanding through active learning ex pe -ri enc es with older adults.HD 525 Infant/Toddler Curriculum and Program Design. Three hours.Offers students opportunities to evaluate appropriate curricular practices as they applyto infant and toddler programs. Through the study <strong>of</strong> past and contemporary educationalthought, basic principles <strong>of</strong> curriculum and program design will be evaluated.HD 533 Cultural In flu enc es on Chil dren and Families. Three hours.Study <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> cul tur al factors on the developing child and the family.HD 535 Parent/Child Relationships. Three hours.<strong>The</strong>ories and re search on parent/child relationships and an examination <strong>of</strong> how theparent/child re la tion ship infl uences aspects <strong>of</strong> child development. Basic models <strong>of</strong> parenteducation and parent involvement are also examined.HD 550 Hospitalized Children and Youth. Three hours.<strong>The</strong> developmental and psychological theories involved in the practice <strong>of</strong> child life inhealth care settings.HD 551 Loss and Bereavement. Three hours.Provides students with a general overview <strong>of</strong> the grief processes as they impact childrenand families. Examines issues surrounding children’s grief/bereavement and studiesissues surrounding complicated mourning.HD 552 Clinical Skills Development in Child Life. Three hours.Seminar designed to examine basic assessment skills necessary for working in thefi eld <strong>of</strong> child life.HD 561 <strong>The</strong>ories in Family Studies. Three hours.Historical overview <strong>of</strong> and con tem po rary theoretical approaches for understanding familybehavior. <strong>The</strong>oretical per spec tives (such as systems, exchange, developmental, be hav -ior al, and symbolic interaction) are applied to family research and practice.HD 562 Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Family Relations. Three hours.Study <strong>of</strong> interaction within the family, with emphasis on historical changes, major issues,marriage success and family strengths, and family processes such as communicationand confl ict patterns. A focus on ethnic and racial family forms is also included.HD 566 Family Assessment. Three hours.Skills and methods for assessing re la tion ships and families are presented.HD 567 Pre-Practicum in Marriage and Family <strong>The</strong>r a py. Three hours.Prerequisite: Permission <strong>of</strong> the instructor.Provides stu dents with preliminary su per vised experience in a pro fes sion al setting.

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