This course provides an overview of human development from conception through death with an emphasis on the contexts in which development occurs, and a focus on thinking about ways to enhance the lives of individuals and families across the lifespan. The knowledge gained in this course will allow students to understand the needs of individuals across all life stages, and critically reflect on their own development.

This course provides students with an overview of contemporary research and theory on intimate and family relationships. An historical overview of marriage, intimate partnering, and the family will be covered while also exploring diverse experiences. Emphasis will be placed on the cultural, societal, and political norms and tensions surrounding intimate and family relationships and related public policy. Students will also have an opportunity to reflect on their own attitudes, thoughts, and values.

This course focuses on applied financial management emphasizing teaching financial issues to a variety of audiences. Topics include savings, credit, insurance and retirement, and programs and resources available to facilitate financial education.

This course is an introduction to research methods as used in Human Development and Family Studies to provide students with a foundational understanding of how to design, implement, complete, and evaluate research studies. The research process will be emphasized, including review and application of current research literature, generating research questions, formulation of hypotheses, conceptual and operational definitions, measurement, sample selection, quantitative and qualitative analyses, designing and interpreting research designs, and understanding ethical responsibilities in research.