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HDFS 203

Introduction to Human Development and Family Science

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeA-
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Overview

Description

This course introduces students to human development and family science, including careers in the field, professional skills, history of the field, diverse families, theory, research and professional and ethical thinking and growth.

Units

Lecture3

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Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

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Learning Outcomes

  • identify core careers, research terms, major theories, and ethical tenets in the field of human development and family science.
  • articulate major topics in human development and family science and use major developmental and family theories as part of their articulation.
  • identify the following: what research is, ethics, research designs, the main components of research articles, and hallmarks of consuming and producing research.
  • write about major concepts in the area of human development and family science and link these concepts to various careers in human development and family science.
  • describe one HDFS profession in-depth and generate five questions to ask a guest panel of HDFS professionals.
  • identify and to apply professional skills by participating in inclass activities.