Human Development and Family Studies

Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the physical, cognitive and socioemotional realms of human development at key stages of the life course

Demonstrate a foundational understanding of diverse family forms and how family members develop and maintain interpersonal relationships within and across generations

Demonstrate an ability to describe, understand, and analyze how individuals and households make decisions regarding the allocation of time, money and other human resources

Demonstrate a basic understanding of how scientific knowledge is generated and evaluated within the disciplines represented in our department

Demonstrate an understanding of the mutual and interconnected influences among individuals, families and the communities in which they live

Child Health Care Emphasis: Understand the impact of psychosocial stress, injury, illness, and health care experiences on children, adolescents and families

Child Health Care Emphasis: Recognize developmental, psychosocial, and cognitive needs of children and families in health care settings

Child Health Care Emphasis: Demonstrate knowledge of practices to assist with coping and provide support to infants, children, and families in health care settings

Early Childhood Education Emphasis: Work effectively with young children through grade 3 in early care and education settings

Early Childhood Education Emphasis: Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills in child development and learning, observation and assessment, pedagogy and research

Early Childhood Education Emphasis: Demonstrate the ability to create healthy, supportive, and challenging learning environments for children and to build family and community relationships