Human Development

 

Professor:  Dunlap; Associate Professor:  Bhatia; Assistant Professor:  Akai; Associate Professor Fredricks, chair

 

The Major in Human Development:

 

The major consists of at least eleven courses, including Courses 111; 201; 204; 225; 306 or 321; two additional 300-level courses; one 400-level course; Biology 105 or Psychology 101; Mathematics 107 or 206; and one of the following:  American Studies/History 201; Gender and Women′s Studies 224; Hispanic Studies 320; Psychology 341; Sociology 223, 262, or 493B, 494B; a freshman seminar taught by a faculty member in human development; or an elective at or above the 200 level that is approved by the adviser.  Students should complete Biology 105 or Psychology 101, Mathematics 107 or 206, and Human Development 201 by the end of the sophomore year.  Students who are double majors in Human Development and Psychology may use Psychology 201 to replace Mathematics 107 or 206 in the major.  Students who are double majors in Human Development and Anthropology, or Psychology, or Sociology may request that Anthropology 381, or Psychology 202, or Sociology 354 be substituted for Course 201.

 

The Minor in Human Development:

 

The human development department offers a minor with a specific focus on social policy affecting children and families.  The minor consists of courses 103, 111, 304, and 306 or 321, and one from the following:  Economics 247; Government 233, 262; Psychology 206, Sociology 223, or 264 or an elective at or above the 200 level that is approved by adviser.

 

Advisers:  C. Akai, S. Bhatia, M. Dunlap, J. Fredricks

 

Courses

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  103  CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND PUBLIC POLICY  Selected public policies and laws that affect children′s rights, with special attention to the historical context of contemporary policies and law.  Topics include divorce, child abuse, education, healthcare, and juvenile justice.

                Enrollment limited to 35 students.  Offered spring semester.  J. Fredricks

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  111  INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  Sequences and patterns of growth and development throughout the life-span.  All sections provide an introductory survey of human development; each section focuses on a topic as an integrative theme.  Topics are subject to change annually.  Community service learning is required.

                Enrollment limited to 40 students.  This course satisfies General Education Area 3.  C. Akai, S. Bhatia, M. Dunlap, J. Fredricks, Staff

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  201  OBSERVATIONAL METHODS  Methods of observing children and adults in different social and cultural settings.  Particular attention to the nature of ethnographic information obtained from community based field work.

                Two lectures; two laboratory hours.  Enrollment limited to 30 students.  Offered spring semester.  S. Bhatia

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  204  CHILDREN IN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS  Theory and research on learning during early childhood with particular reference to the role of home, school, community and other learning environments for children, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

                Two lectures; three hours of supervised work at the department Children's Program.  Prerequisite:  Course 111.  Enrollment limited to 30 students.  Offered fall semester.  C. Akai

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  225  INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN DEVELOPMENT  A study of the range of and variation in patterns of development in children and youth and their familial, medical, societal, and educational consequences.  Consideration of etiology, contemporary treatment, policy and intervention approaches.

                Two lectures; three hours of supervised work at the department Children′s Program.  Prerequisite:  Course 204 for Human Development majors, or Education 223 for Education Certificate students.  Enrollment limited to 30 students.  Offered spring semester.  C. Akai

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  302  SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT  Theory and research in human personality and social development.  Topics include attachment, altruism, aggression, issues of diversity, gender and cultural role development, and family and social influence.  Community service learning is required.

                Prerequisite:  One from among the following:  Course 201; one 200-level course in anthropology, psychology, or sociology.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  Offered fall semester.  M. Dunlap

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  304  CHILDREN AND FAMILY SOCIAL POLICIES  Child and family policies.  An examination of contemporary social and legal issues which affect children and their families.

                Prerequisite:  Course 103 and one 200-level course in human development, government, psychology, or sociology.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  Offered fall semester.  J. Fredricks

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  306  LANGUAGE, NARRATIVE, AND SELF  A survey of theories and research in language development emphasizing the role of narrative in socialization, especially moral development and the development of personhood.  An examination of the various cultural/narrative sources that children and families from diverse backgrounds draw on when constructing moral meanings about their own and others' actions.

                Prerequisite:  Course 201 or permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  Offered fall semester.  S. Bhatia

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  307  ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT  Psychological, social, cognitive and physical aspects of adolescence and youth with emphasis on the distinctive character of personal experience during this period.  Topics examined include autonomy, identity, sexuality, substance abuse, delinquency, morality, and educational and career choice.  Community service learning with adolescents is required.

                Prerequisite:  Course 201 and a 200-level course in anthropology, sociology, or psychology; and one of the following:  Mathematics 107, 206, Psychology 201, Sociology 354, or Anthropology 381.  Education 223 is also required for students earning a secondary education certificate.  Open to juniors and seniors.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  J. Fredricks, M. Dunlap

 

human development  314  Media, Self, and Society  This course employs a developmental perspective to study how individual′s identities are shaped by media.  A life-span perspective is used to discuss how children, youth and families from diverse backgrounds interpret media narratives about violence, gender, race, body images, sexuality, and sports to construct their life-stories.

                Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and to freshmen with permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  S. Bhatia

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  321  CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY  Influences such as culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, and societal inequity and racism on families and on children's growth and development; emphasis on contemporary issues related to families and children in a diverse society.  Issues include child rearing, education, and media influences.  Community service learning is required.

                Prerequisite:  One course in human development, anthropology, or sociology.  Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  Offered spring semester.  M. Dunlap

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  325  LIFE-SPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  An advanced level study of human life-span development.  Classical and contemporary theories and research examined in original reading and critical commentary from the following fields:  developmental psychology, biological psychology, cultural psychology, anthropology and sociology.  Issues may include parent-child communication, bicultural families, and biological and cognitive aspects of the life-cycle.

                Prerequisite:  Courses 111 and 201; or Psychology 101 and 102; or Government 250.  Enrollment limited to 20 students.  S. Bhatia

 

Advanced Study Seminars

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  402  SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH  An advanced study of literature, research, and methods, with supervised research on topics such as self-concept and self-esteem development, social coping, resiliency, and development of appreciation of similarities and differences as they relate to children and families.

Prerequisite:  Courses 201, 302, and one of the following:  Mathematics 107, 206, Psychology 201, Sociology 354, or Anthropology 381; permission of the instructor is required.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  M. Dunlap

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  406  DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH IN LANGUAGE:  ETHNOGRAPHY, SOCIALIZATION, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF SELF AND IDENTITY  Examination of the role that different communicative and language socialization practices play in understanding how diverse families and children co-construct meanings about self and other relationships.  Supervised ethnographic observation project/research in school or in the community.

Prerequisite:  Courses 201, 306, and one of the following:  Mathematics 107, 206, or Psychology 201.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  S. Bhatia

 

Human Development  408  child maltreatment  A study of developmental trajectories resulting from childhood abuse and neglect within the family, including the intergenerational transmission of parenting ideologies.  This course also explores early intervention and prevention strategies for families with high levels of maltreatment risk.  Students will engage in directed research projects.

                Prerequisite:  One of the following:  Anthropology 381, Mathematics 107 or 206, Psychology 201, Sociology 354, or permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  C. Akai

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  414  ADULTHOOD AND AGING:  SOCIAL RESEARCH, POLICY AND PRACTICE  Exploration of aspects of social research, policy and practice as applied to middle aged and older adults.  Mental health and well being, psychosocial considerations, economic factors and ethical issues across the mid to later life span will be explored.  Requirements will include participation in on-going research, opportunities to observe applied research and policy work, and the construction of a research proposal.

Prerequisite:  Course 325 and one of the following:  Mathematics 107, 206, or Psychology 201.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  Staff

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  415  SOCIAL POLICY ANALYSIS IN URBAN AMERICA  Advanced study of contemporary public policies in Urban America.  Topics include education, economic development, health care, welfare reform, child care, and parenting.  Requirements include development of a research proposal on a selected topic in public policy.

Prerequisite:  Course 201 and one 300-level Human Development course; and one of the following:  Mathematics 107, 206, or Psychology 201; or permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  J. Fredricks

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  416  Globalization, Culture, and IDentity  This course focuses on how globalization impacts the development of children, youth, and families residing in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.  The course utilizes inter-disciplinary research to explain how global media flows, social movements, terrorism, migration, and sweatshops are re-configuring the social and cultural identities and families.

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors; and to freshmen with permission of the instructor.  Enrollment limited to 16 students.  S. Bhatia

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  291, 292  INDIVIDUAL STUDY  Proposals for Individual Study are initiated by the student and take the form of directed reading or research.  A student who wishes to do an Individual Study must get approval from a faculty adviser and present a formal proposal to the department in the first week of the semester in which the study is to be done.

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  391, 392  INDIVIDUAL STUDY

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  491, 492  INDIVIDUAL STUDY  Advanced individual study options.

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  295, 296  FIELD WORK  Supervised work in a human service setting.  Students will work 8-10 hours per week under the supervision of a professional within the setting and will write a term paper analyzing the experience from a theoretical perspective under the direction of a faculty member.

                Prerequisite:  Course 204.  Permission of the supervising faculty member; permission of the supervising agency; and approval of the department.  Students anticipating enrollment should contact the supervising faculty member no later than the third week of the semester preceding the anticipated enrollment.  This course may be taken for two semesters only with permission of the department.

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  495, 496  FIELD WORK  Advanced Field work option.

 

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT  497-498  HONORS STUDY  Proposals for Honors Study must be submitted to the department in the spring of the junior year.  See faculty adviser for details.