HDFS 263 provides a foundation for understanding human development from adolescence through old age, covering theoretical foundations, research findings, and practical applications.
Covers research methods in human development and family studies, including quantitative and qualitative designs, participatory action research, and evaluation research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews describe the course as difficult, requiring significant studying and attendance, with some noting that exams were hard and grading scales were elevated.
Introduction to family-focused developmental assessment with infants and young children, covering interviewing, history taking, observation, and screening.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The workload is heavy on readings, which some find essential for success while others view as a waste of time due to poor assignment design.