Timeroom: Spring 2025

Durham Health & Human Services :: Human Devel & Family Studies

HDFS 843 (01) - Families, Schools, and Community

Families, Schools & Community

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 4
CRN: 53843

This course takes an ecological approach to emphasize the critical value of effective family-school-community partnerships in enhancing the education of young children. Models of family-school-community partnerships are explored. Practical knowledge regarding the experiences of those from diverse backgrounds to best prepare students to interact with, and support, all children and families is highlighted. Students actively engage within the community to build bridges between families, schools, and the greater community.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FS 843

Cross listed with : HDFS 743.01

Instructors: Jill Trumbell

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	W	1:10pm - 4:00pm	PETT 106

Durham Health & Human Services :: Human Devel & Family Studies

HDFS 846 (01) - Human Sexuality

Human Sexuality

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 51680

This course addresses the biological, psychological, and cultural aspects of human sexuality and gender across the lifespan. Opinions, attitudes, and values affecting societal responses to sexual issues are explored in relation to scientific research and theory. Students will be better prepared to deal with sexual issues in their personal and professional lives.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FS 846

Cross listed with : HDFS 746.01, HDFS 746.02

Only listed colleges in section: Health & Human Services

Instructors: Erin Sharp

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	PETT 106

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Durham Health & Human Services :: Human Devel & Family Studies

HDFS 857 (01) - Race, Class, Gender, and Families

Race, Class, Gender & Families

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 56068

This course explores the intersection of race, class, and gender in family life in the US. Theory, research, and other relevant literature is used to examine the variety of family configurations in our society today and the diverse experiences that individuals and families have as the result of existing social, political, and economic institutions.

Equivalent(s): FS 857

Cross listed with : HDFS 757.01

Instructors: Lauren Harris

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	M	1:10pm - 4:00pm	PETT 106

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HDFS 871 (01) - Observation and Assessment of Young Children

Observatn & Assess Young Child

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 56069

A comprehensive view of various observation techniques for determining children's strengths and emerging skills. Exploration of issues regarding the use of formal assessments and testing with young children, retention and transitional placements, and the parent's role in testing. Permission. (Fall semester only.)

Equivalent(s): FS 871

Cross listed with : HDFS 771.01

Instructors: Kerry Jankins

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	W	9:10am - 12:00pm	PETT 109

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HDFS 876 (01) - Children, Adolescents and the Law

Children, Adolescents &the Law

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 2
CRN: 56070

This course is designed to familiarize students with the specialized laws and legal systems that govern children, adolescents and families. Discussion will focus on society's efforts to balance competing interests and goals. The course provides the chance to explore laws and processes that affect children and adolescents as they interact with the court system, their caregivers, families and society at large.

Equivalent(s): FS 876

Cross listed with : HDFS 776.01

Instructors: Catherine Berube

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	M	5:10pm - 8:00pm	PETT 106

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HDFS 898 (01) - Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum

Pract/Marriage&Family Therapy

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51683

Clinical experience under direct faculty supervision. Trainees develop competency in treating individuals in the context of their families and larger systems. May be repeated.

Equivalent(s): FS 898

Only listed majors in section: FS M/F THERAPY

Instructors: Jennifer Golia

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	T	4:10pm - 8:00pm	HEW 262

Durham Health & Human Services :: Human Devel & Family Studies

HDFS 898 (02) - Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum

Pract/Marriage&Family Therapy

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 51684

Clinical experience under direct faculty supervision. Trainees develop competency in treating individuals in the context of their families and larger systems. May be repeated.

Equivalent(s): FS 898

Only listed majors in section: FS M/F THERAPY

Instructors: Marissa Mosley

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	W	4:10pm - 8:00pm	HEW 262

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HDFS 930 (01) - Child Development in Context

Child Development in Context

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 56065

This course examines the advanced issues in child development within an ecological context. Theory and research on social, cultural, and development issues of early childhood will be the focus, with a particular emphasis on ecological and social constructivist frameworks. This seminar examines issues of diversity (race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and social class), and topics include attachment, socialization of emotions, parenting beliefs, father-child relationships, and child care and preschool.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FS 930

Instructors: Trent Call

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	M	9:10am - 12:00pm	PETT 205

Durham Health & Human Services :: Human Devel & Family Studies

HDFS 946 (01) - Critical Problems in Family Life

Critical Problems Family Life

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 56066

This course provides an evaluation of the needs and resources of families with critical problems; maturational and situational sources of stress influencing the contemporary family; students demonstrate mastery of theoretical concepts by developing self-help strategies to be used by families experiencing stress.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FS 946

Instructors: Marissa Mosley

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	T	9:10am - 12:00pm	PETT 205

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HDFS 952 (01) - Clinical Interventions in Couples Therapy

Clin Intrvent Couples Therapy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2025 - Full Term (01/21/2025 - 05/05/2025)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 18
CRN: 56067

This course explores interventions that target problems faced by couples at various ages and stages of their relationship. The focus will be on developing and implementing effective strategies for enhancing attachments as well as approaches for improving communication and problem-solving skills in Couples Therapy. The format will be interactive with illustrative demonstration. Majors to include: HDFS: Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Work.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): FS 952

Instructors: Trent Call

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/21/2025	5/5/2025	F	9:10am - 12:00pm	PETT 205