HDFS Elective Courses

HDFS 401 Basic Skills in Counseling

Selected counseling skills and their applications. Designed for students needing basic skills in counseling as an adjunct to other primary occupational functions. Approved as: Interdisciplinary course in HDFS major--Advanced Complementary perspectives.

Offered: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024
HDFS 405 Theories of Counseling

Techniques for the study of human behavior; implications for improving adult-child relationships, applying various theories of counseling.

Offered: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2024
HDFS 408 Program Planning and Evaluation

The overall objective of this course is to guide and assist students as they conduct a thorough case study of an existing or proposed social service, educational or community program/agency. The course is designed to provide students with applied knowledge of program planning components as well as program evaluation techniques.

Offered: Fall 2024, Spring 2024
HDFS 450 Human Sexuality and Relations

Overview of human sexuality from development and interpersonal perspectives, topics to include reproductive physiology and health, sexual function and dysfunction, educational and intervention strategies.

Offered: Spring 2024, Summer 2024
HDFS 496Z Topics in HDFS

In-depth coverage of special topics in Human Development and Family Science (rotating topics).

Offered: Spring 2024, Summer 2024