RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

HDFS 425

Course Description

Basics of research design used in studying family studies and individual development over the life course. Quantitative and qualitative research designs, participatory action research, and evaluation research, how research informs intervention and prevention programs.

Prerequisties

HDFS 262 , EDPSYCH 320 , PSYCH 460 , or HDFS 263

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.98

9.75% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.24% from Historical

A Rate

95.45%

66.31% from Historical

Class Size

7.46% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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HDFS 766

Specialized subject matter of current interests. Literature, research, and current trends, with implications for teaching, parent education, and other professions.

PROSEMINAR: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

HDFS 664

Survey and introduction to children and families.

FAMILY THEORY I (SURVEY)

HDFS 865

A survey of the current theories and models used in family research and theory development. Focuses on structure-functional, interactional, developmental, systems, and exchange theory in relation to family research and application.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

HDFS 592

Research experience under the supervision of a faculty member in Human Development and Family Studies.

BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RESEARCH AND ACTION

HDFS 872

Addresses the critical skills and methods needed to gather and apply research-based knowledge and theory to human development and family studies. Strategies for conducting research relevant to social policy, programs, and the general public will be discussed as well as techniques for communicating research.

RESEARCH METHODS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

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