Graduate Catalog 1994-1995 College of Human Resources Department of Individual and Family Studies Course Descriptions IFST 601 Development through the Lifespan 3 Exploration of all segments of the lifespan from a bio-psycho-social perspective. Special emphasis on research and theory concerning families and the lifecourse as contexts of development. IFST 603 Basic Concepts in Gerontology 3 Theories and practices of gerontology with emphasis on their relationships to the elderly and their needs for the development of resources. IFST 605 Impact of Aging on the Family 3 Psychological, physical and financial impact of aging persons on younger family members; increased dependence; family adjustment, both positive and conflicting. IFST 606 Skills Development in Individual and Family Studies 3 Application of theories and concepts necessary to specific skills and techniques central to working within the student's field of specialization. IFST 610 The Hospitalized Child 3 Organization and administration of programs for hospitalized children with emphasis on emotional needs of the children and their parents. Includes terminology and hospital procedures, directed observation and participation in a hospital setting. IFST 614 Evaluation Practices 3 Techniques and methods for assessing professional growth of adults as well as performances and learning of adolescents and special clientele; differentiates evaluation and measurement; explores current issues in evaluation. IFST 621 Family Studies 3 Critical analysis of selected topics and readings in family studies. Empirical and theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of family relationships, developmental issues and trends in family life. IFST 623 Applied Human Development in the Schools 3 See EDST623 for course description. IFST 630 Teaching of Family Life 3 Selection, presentation and evaluation of subject matter and materials basic to understanding relationships within the family. Emphasis on needs, interests and abilities of secondary school students. IFST 637 Program Planning and Development 3 Foundations of program planning and development including models and rationales, methods, techniques and program assessment as they relate to the organization and administration of formal and non-formal educational programs as well as community programs. IFST 638 Adolescence and Youth: Theories 3 A critical review of the theories pertaining to personal, physical and socio-emotional development of the periods from early adolescence through youth by an examination of significant research. IFST 639 Curriculum Practices 3 Reviews foundations of curriculum and instruction as they relate to the origin and administration of educational programs in community and family agencies and institutions; curriculum development experiences for adult and adolescent learning with emphasis on concept and task analysis. IFST 640 Preschool Administration 3 Organization and administration of programs for preschool children. Consideration of personnel, facilities, equipment and business management. IFST 641 Infant Development and Stimulation 3-6 Cognitive, social, emotional and motor development from conception to two years, with implications for home and group care. Concurrent observation of infants required. IFST 642 Leadership in Human Services 3 Examination of how leaders influence and control the direction and effectiveness of human service agencies and institutions. Focuses on trends, issues, theories and research on leadership with emphasis on the unique concerns of women. IFST 645 Programming for Young Children with Special Needs 3 Theories, philosophies, organization and evaluation of programs, both mainstreamed and self-contained for young exceptional children. Emphasis on the multidimensional role of teachers. Focuses on working with parents individually and in groups and on child advocacy. IFST 650 Computers in Early Childhood 3 Integration of microcomputers into the early childhood, developmental curriculum. Considers theoretical rationale, operation of computers, selection of software and curriculum development. Includes a practicum with young children using microcomputers. PREREQ: Early childhood course work. RESTRICTIONS: Early childhood experience acceptable in lieu of Prerequisites. IFST 651 Advanced Child Development 3 Theoretical approaches in psychosocial development in children; and influences on development of self-concept, sex-role behavior, moral development and prejudice. IFST 654 Statistical Methods in Individual and Family Studies 3 Presentation of and practice with statistical procedures for developmental and family studies designs such as simple linear regression, multiple regression, logistic response function, path analysis, discriminant analysis, categorical data analysis and factor analysis. Some basic procedures for nonparametric statistical analyses. PREREQ: EDDV665. IFST 655 Measurement Techniques for Children and Families 3 Construction and analysis of developmental ratings, behavioral coding procedures, interviews, questionnaires, tests and sociometric measures appropriate for studying the behavioral development of children and families through the life cycle. IFST 656 Supervision: Functions and Techniques 3 Functions and principles of effective supervision in family agencies and educational and business settings; focuses on commonalities of skills, techniques and training. IFST 658 Readings in Child Development 3 Emphasis on literature dealing with development of the young child. IFST 660 Teaching of Life Span Development 3 Strategies and techniques for effective teaching of life span development at the post-secondary level, including observation, teaching opportunities and mentorships with faculty. IFST 662 Curriculum Analysis in Early Childhood 3 Examination and evaluation of curriculum designs. IFST 663 Atypical Infant 3 Sensory, motor and psychosocial development in infancy. Observation and participation with infants. Early diagnosis and assessment of developmental disabilities. IFST 665 Seminar 1-3 IFST 668 Research 1-6 IFST 669 Supervised Field Experience and Study 1-6 Supervised work with children and/or families in a community setting. RESTRICTIONS: Credit may be distributed over more than one semester. IFST 815 Research Issues and Designs 3 Examination of issues in design, sampling, measurement and analysis techniques applicable to research in family studies. PREREQ: One graduate-level methods and design course. IFST 828 Trends and Issues in Individual and Family Studies 3 Historical and theoretical frameworks for understanding current issues in research, policy development and practice in individual and family studies. Selected issues identified and analyzed for past and future contribution to the field of study. IFST 850 Child and Family Theory 3 Analysis of theories of individual development, behavior and family life, and applications to research models. Emphasis on historical and philosophical influences on theory building, the functions of theories, the process of theory construction and critical comparisons of specific theoretical perspectives on children and families. IFST 855 Family Processes 3 Advanced study of selected topics in family processes. Theory, research and interpretation of family interaction over the life course, emphasizing historical and contextual influences. Topics include intergenerational relationships; family communication, affiliation and support; stress, adaptation and coping; and conflict, power and violence. IFST 860 Diversity in Family Structures 3 Analysis of family patterns in American society and in other cultures. Impact of socioeconomic, political and demographic change on family structures and kin relationships (including trends in marital status, parenthood, mortality rates); ethnic, racial and cultural variations; and historical and life course changes in family patterns. IFST 865 Advanced Seminar in Family Studies 3 Varying special interest topics in family studies. Topics usually are presented from an interdisiplinary perspective. RESTRICTIONS: Requires permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. IFST 868 Research 1-6 IFST 869 Master's Thesis 1-6 IFST 870 Family Crisis and Coping 3 Examines the research that focuses on families and individuals in crisis situations. Focuses on theories of understanding the differential impact of crisis as well as techniques to cope with the situations. Uses a developmental life span perspective. IFST 875 The Family and the Life Span 3 Theory, research and methodological issues in the study of individuals and families over the life span. Definitional issues; individual differences in normative and non-normative experiences; transitions and change; and sources of influence on development. Intensive study of topics illustrating the interaction of individual and family development. IFST 880 Families and Institutions 3 Focuses on how the family interfaces with a range of institutions such as the legal system, social services, educational and health care systems. Discusses the effects of institutions on families and the influence of families on institutional policies and processes. IFST 964 Pre-Candidacy Study 3-12 PF Research and readings in preparation of dissertation topics and/or qualifying examinations for doctoral students before admission to candidacy but after completion of all required course work. RESTRICTIONS: Not open to students who have been admitted to candidacy. IFST 969 Doctoral Dissertation 1-12 PF UNIV 895 Master's Sustaining: Non-Thesis 0 PF UNIV 899 Master's Sustaining: Thesis 0 PF UNIV 999 Doctoral Sustaining 0 PF