Introductory course examining research at the intersection of family and poverty, focusing on socioeconomic influences on family behaviors, childrearing, and the role of policy.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.67 GPA, 76.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.63 GPA, 77.1% A/AB (n=35 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.78 GPA, 86.8% A/AB (n=38 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Examines careers in Human Ecology and human development/family studies through presentations by high-level leaders in related professions such as counseling, social work, and health care.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.72 GPA, 83.5% A/AB (n=79 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.78 GPA, 87.7% A/AB (n=73 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.74 GPA, 90.2% A/AB (n=82 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Development of the Young Child provides a basic foundation for understanding development from conception through middle childhood, covering theoretical foundations, research findings, and practical applications.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.83 GPA, 90.7% A/AB (n=247 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.80 GPA, 89.9% A/AB (n=247 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.75 GPA, 86.1% A/AB (n=244 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.