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Department of Human Development

hd.vancouver.wsu.edu
McClaskey Building, Room 213
360-546-9721

Academic Director: Yoshie Sano; Professors: C. Bolkan, M. Diversi; Associate Professors: C. Bletscher, A. Salazar, S. Waters; Assistant Professors: T. Burkhard, S. Reisz. Academic Coordinator: Adriana Thomas. Faculty Emeriti: J. Lanigan, J. McReynolds, K. Peterson, E. Soliday.

Schedules of Studies

Honors students complete the Honors College requirements which replace the UCORE requirements.

Child and Youth Development Option (120 Credits)

Early Childhood Education Option (120 Credits)

Gerontology Option (120 Credits)

Human Services Option (120 Credits)

Lifespan Development Option (120 Credits)

Prevention Science Option (120 Credits)

Minors

Gerontology

Human Development

Certificates

Early Childhood Education

Family Studies

Gerontology Certificate

Human Services Case Management and Administration

Courses

The online catalog includes the most recent changes to courses and degree requirements that have been approved by the Faculty Senate, including changes that are not yet effective. Courses showing two entries of the same number indicate that the course information is changing. The most recently approved version is shown first, followed by the older version, in gray, with its last-effective term preceding the course title. Courses shown in gray with only one entry of the course number are being discontinued. Course offerings by term can be accessed by clicking on the term links when viewing a specific campus catalog.

Prevention Science (PREV_SCI)

508 Longitudinal Structural Equation Modeling 3 Longitudinal structural equation modeling and the use of Mplus statistical software to perform and interpret a broad range of longitudinal structural equation models. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 576, PSYCH 514, PSYCH 516, or previous knowledge of multivariate analysis and factor analysis.

510 Multilevel Modeling II: Advanced Multilevel Models for Longitudinal Data 3 Advanced applications of the general linear mixed model (aka multilevel model, hierarchical linear model, latent growth curve model, random coefficients model) used to analyze data from longitudinal, repeated measures designs; conduct cumulative steps in a longitudinal multilevel analysis, including setting up data file and coding variables, evaluating fixed and random effects and interpreting covariance structures, predicting between- and within-person variation using time-invariant and time-varying covariates, and interpreting empirical findings. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 575 or previous knowledge of multivariate analysis and multilevel modeling.

511 Introduction to Prevention Science 3 Disciplinary roots; the epidemiological approach to risk and prevention; design, implementation, and dissemination of preventive interventions.

512 Finite and Growth Mixture Modeling 3 Introduction to a specific type of latent variable statistical models, commonly referred to as finite mixture models, which include several distinct subtypes including latent class analysis, latent profile analysis, latent transition analysis, and latent class growth analysis; conceptual background for models and application of models in practice. Recommended preparation: ED PSYCH 514 and ED PSYCH 576, or knowledge of multivariate analysis and psychometrics.

513 Research Methods in Prevention Science 3 Introduction to process of research and methods in prevention science; techniques of research, data collection, and data analysis procedures. Typically offered Fall.

535 Effective Prevention Strategies I 3 Community mobilization and problem analysis; program selection, implementation, and management; grant writing.

540 Effective Prevention Strategies II 3 Evaluation of prevention science programs.

700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their master's research, thesis and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 700 credit. S, U grading.

800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: Admitted to the Prevention Sciences PhD program. Independent research and advanced study for students working on their doctoral research, dissertation and/or final examination. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor/committee chair before enrolling for 800 credit. S, U grading.

Human Development (H_D)

101 [SSCI] Human Development Across the Lifespan 3 Overview of lifespan development from a psychosocial ecological perspective; individuals, families, organizations, and communities and their interrelationships. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

200 Introduction to the Field of Human Development 2 Introduction to the multidisciplinary field of human development and the research and outreach of faculty in this field.

204 [SSCI] Family Interactions 3 Introduction to the study of family processes: family generational, emotional, boundary, rule, and ritualistic systems. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

205 [COMM] Developing Effective Communication and Life Skills 4 (3-2) Enhancing interpersonal communication, leadership, and team skills through action-based learning. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

220 Human Development Theories 3 Introduction to foundational human development theories, key concepts, comparison, and application of theory to inform practice. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

235 Introduction to Early Childhood Programs 1 Course Prerequisite: H D 306. Introduction to the field of early childhood education; connection with a field placement site in a community-based child care program for H D 342 is required. For students completing Early Childhood certificate. S, F grading.

300 Child and Family Violence, Abuse, and Neglect 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Overview of causes, consequences, and treatment of those who experience violence, abuse, and neglect, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, intimate partners, disabled, and elderly. Recommended preparation H D 204. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

301 Family Stress and Coping 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Examination of the nature and course of family crisis, using a family systemic approach, including principles used in intervention strategies. Recommended preparation H D 204. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

302 Parent-Child Relationships 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Parenting in contemporary society with focus on reciprocity of parent-child relationships and diversity of families. Recommended preparation: H D 204. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

306 Child Development 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 101; sophomore standing. Understanding growth and change across all developmental domains from prenatal through age 10, including contextual influences on development. Recommended preparation: H D 220. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

307 Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 101; sophomore standing. Understanding growth and change across all developmental domains from adolescence through emerging adulthood, including contextual influences. Recommended preparation: H D 220.

308 Adult Development 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 101; sophomore standing. Understanding growth and change in adulthood, including contextual influences on the adult years of human development. Recommended preparation: H D 220.

310 [M] Research Methods 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 200; admitted to the major in Human Development; sophomore standing. Overview of research techniques in human development; methods of evaluating research products. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

320 [M] Resource Management 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Styles of managing material, human and environmental resources with families; analysis of consumer role; interaction of consumers, government, market: various approaches to problem solving with individuals and families; effects on communities, families, and individuals. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

334 [EQJS] Principles of Community Development 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Factors influencing how communities grow and decline and the ways in which social interventions influence these outcomes. Typically offered Fall.

334 (Effective through Summer 2024) [SSCI] Principles of Community Development 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Factors influencing how communities grow and decline and the ways in which social interventions influence these outcomes. Typically offered Fall.

341 Guidance in Early Childhood Programs 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 306 or concurrent enrollment; sophomore standing. Theories of child guidance; understanding of child behavior; strategies and techniques for effective group and individual guidance of young children. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

342 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs 4 (3-3) Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; H D 235; H D 306; H D 341 or concurrent enrollment; sophomore standing. Planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum for use in programs serving young children. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

350 [DIVR] Family Diversity 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Preparation for students in human service professions to work with ethnic, cultural, economic, language, gender, religious and other types of diversity. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

360 Death and Dying 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing Death and dying throughout life and in different contexts; manner of death, grief, and legal and ethical considerations. Recommended preparation: H D 204. Typically offered Spring and Summer.

384 Prevention and Intervention in Human Development 3 In-depth study of theory and empirical knowledge used to integrate prevention and intervention approaches to support healthy human functioning across the lifespan.

385 Perspectives in Human Services 3 Course Prerequisite: Sophomore standing In-depth study of human service practice, theoretical perspectives and strategies for delivery of appropriate services to diverse clientele. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

403 [CAPS] Families in Poverty 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examining poverty in US and globally; description of groups most often poor; identification of effective solutions and successful interventions. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

405 Gerontology 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination and analysis of social context of aging including public policy, implications of demographic shifts, and quality-of-life issues. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

406 Work and Family 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Issues related to work and family; workplace environments; fostering effective policy responses to family needs; role of work-family coordination. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

407 Student Teaching for Family and Consumer Sciences V 4-16 Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; TCH LRN 415; junior standing. Supervised teaching in public schools, including seminars reflecting on effective teaching. S, F grading.

408 Advanced Adolescent Development 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. In-depth examination of theories and research; developmental issues and prevention and intervention programs for school-aged child and adolescent. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

410 [M] Public Policy Issues in Human Development 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 310; junior standing. Family policy issues in a changing society; ecological perspective; relationship of public policy to communities, organizations, families, and individuals. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

415 [CAPS] Peak Experiences in Leadership 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Experiential human development course that utilizes challenge and application to develop personal and group leadership skills.

418 [CAPS] Health Equity 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination of relationships between early life and lifespan health through an equity lens; exploration of the roles of systems, social policies, and intervention/prevention.

430 [M] Professional and Grant Writing Skills 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 384 or 385; junior standing. Examination and development of skills important for effective professionals; communication, leadership, ethical behavior, cultural competence, grant writing, evaluation, and others. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

445 Early Childhood Professional Preparation Seminar 3 Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; H D 341; junior standing. Preparation for careers and practicum placement in early childhood education, with an emphasis in self-assessment and professionalism; procurement of field practicum with an early childhood program in preparation for H D 446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs.

446 Practicum in Early Childhood Programs 6 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 12 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; H D 342; H D 445; junior standing. Supervised teaching; emphasis on skill building in working with diverse groups of children and building partnerships with families. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

449 Early Childhood Seminar 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 306; junior standing. Identification and examination of current issues and trends in early childhood education with emphasis on child, family, and community concerns. Typically offered Spring.

479 Program Development and Evaluation 3 Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating community/school programs; engaging community/school stakeholders; needs assessment; logic models; process, outcome, and cost evaluation. Typically offered Fall.

482 Child Assessment and Evaluation 3 Course Prerequisite: H D 306; junior standing. Understanding aspects of assessment and evaluation of young children; selection, administration, summary development, ethics and professional responsibilities, evaluation and follow-up. Typically offered Fall and Spring.

485 Participation in Human Development Research V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: By permission only. Supervised participation in faculty research including data collection, analysis, literature review, preparation of findings. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

487 Special Topics in Human Development V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Course Prerequisite: Junior standing. Assessment and evaluation of families and children. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

495 Instructional Practicum V 1-4 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 4 credits. Course Prerequisite: By permission only. Opportunity to assist with instruction; experience in further study of topic, organization of material, grading, management of resources. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer. S, F grading.

496 Independent Internship Placement Preparation 1 Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; H D 497 with a C or better; H D majors or H D certificate students; junior standing. Independent course conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving internship coordinator; investigation of career goals, interviewing and professional presentation, internship competencies, and internship procurement. S, F grading.

497 Professional Preparation Seminar 3 Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; admitted to a major or certificate in the Department of Human Development; junior standing. Human service career preparation through examining related careers, career self-assessment, professional presentation, professional ethics, professional competencies, and internship procurement.

498 Internship in Human Development V 1 (0-3) to 9 (0-27) May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 9 credits. Course Prerequisite: By department permission only; H D 497 with a grade of C or higher; 2.60 GPA minimum in all other H D courses; department approved and documented internship; admitted to the major or a certificate in Human Development. Self-initiated, supervised work experience with appropriate private organizations, businesses, or government agencies; interaction with professionals in related fields. Typically offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.

499 Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Course Prerequisite: By department permission. Independent study conducted under the jurisdiction of an approving faculty member; may include independent research studies in technical or specialized problems; selection and analysis of specified readings; development of a creative project; or field experiences. Typically offered Spring and Summer. S, F grading.

505 Developing Effective Leadership: Tidal Leadership 2 Customized leadership course for acquiring essential skills beyond the discipline skills for professional and personal success; build a personal leadership platform.

520 Adolescence 3 In-depth examination of theories and research, developmental issues and prevention and intervention programs for school-aged children and adolescents.

550 Seminar on Family Relationships 3 Survey of family studies topics and issues examined from a research point of view.

558 Parent-Child Relationships 3 The reciprocal interactions among family members will be examined; theoretical perspectives and empirical findings will be explored in terms of implications for education and practice.

560 Seminar in Child Development 3 Survey of literature on selected areas in child development; discussion of research and application related to current issues and trends.

570 Adult Development and Aging 3 In-depth examination of theories and research, developmental issues, and prevention/intervention approaches across adulthood to later life, including exploration of how early life experiences shape later life within the context of larger social and policy environments.

580 Families, Community and Public Policy 3 Analysis of family policy research; role of family policy research in public policy and knowledge building processes. Cooperative: Open to UI degree-seeking students.

586 Special Topics in Human Development V 1-3 May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 credits. Assessment and evaluation of families and children.

600 Special Projects or Independent Study V 1-18 May be repeated for credit. Independent study, special projects, and/or internships. Students must have graduate degree-seeking status and should check with their major advisor before enrolling in 600 credit, which cannot be used toward the core graded credits required for a graduate degree. S, F grading.