Family Studies, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Family Studies (FS ) Dept Info - College Info

FS 117 Human Development and Relations (3) I II Behavioral science approach to human development through the life span.

FS 137 Life Span Family Relations (3) I II Behavioral science approach to family development through the life span.

FS 193 Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

FS 194 Practicum (1-6) I II

FS 199 Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]

FS 223 Infancy/Child Development (3) I II Growth, development, and socialization of the child within the family setting, from conception to the middle school years; observations of infants and preschoolers.

FS 288 Observation/Participation in Family and Consumer Science Education (3) II Functions and characteristics of family and consumer sciences education and family educators in school- and community-based programs; structuring learning settings to meet student/client needs.

FS 293 Internship (1-3)

FS 294 Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

FS 299 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FS 299H Honors Independent Study (1-4)

FS 337 Dynamics of Family Relations (3) I II The modern family and its relationships with emphasis on marriage and interpersonal relationships.

FS 338G Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education (4) I Writing Emphasis Course. (Identical with TTE 338G).

FS 377 Adolescence (3) I Growth, development and socialization of the child from the middle school years through adolescence.

FS 393 Internship (1-3)

FS 394 Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

FS 399 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FS 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FS 401 Basic Skills in Counseling (3) S Selected counseling skills and their applications to non-counseling settings. Designed for non-majors needing basic skills in counseling as an adjunct to other primary occupational functions.

FS 403 Preadolescence and Adolescent Development (3) II (Identical with ED P 403, which is home).

FS 405 Theories of Counseling (3) S Techniques for the study of human behavior; implications for improving adult-child relationships, applying various theories of counseling. P, 6 units of social science. May be convened with FS 505.

FS 408 Program Planning and Evaluation (3) I II Basis for and process involved in developing and/or evaluation of individual and family focused programs for schools and communities. P, FS 117, FS 137.

FS 409 Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Program (3) I Identifying, packaging, applying professional knowledge and skills to achieve satisfying lives as Family and Consumer Science professionals while balancing family, home, work and community outreach. May be convened with FS 509.

FS 410 Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II (Identical with A ED 410, which is home). May be convened with FS 510.

FS 411 Consumer Issues on Nutrition (3) S (Identical with N SC 411, which is home).

FS 413 Issues in Aging (3) II Introduction to gerontology, with emphasis upon contemporary issues. (Identical with GERO 413).

FS 415 The Design of the Mind: Genes, Adaptation, and Behavior (3) I Writing Emphasis Course. P, PSYC 297A, PSYC 230, PSYC 290, PSYC 240 or PSYC 340, or consent of instructor. (Identical with PSYC 415, which is home). May be convened with FS 515.

FS 427 Problems in Human Development and Family Relations (3) I Identification and analysis of major problem areas in marriage and the family, including economic, sexual, role conflict, emotional disorders, and child rearing.

FS 428 Professional Presentations and Techniques (3) I II Theory and practice of educational techniques in non-formal settings in positions in business, government and human services. May be convened with FS 528.

FS 439 Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II (Identical with A ED 439, which is home). May be convened with FS 539.

FS 447 Advanced Human Development (3) I In-depth examination of various dimensions of human growth and development. Writing Emphasis Course. P, FS 337, 6 units of Psychology. May be convened with FS 547.

FS 450 Human Sexuality and Relations (3) Overview of human sexuality from development and interpersonal perspectives, topics to include reproductive physiology and health, sexual function and dysfunction, educational and intervention strategies.

FS 458 Violence and Youth (3) I P, PSYC 101 or INDV 101; PSYC 290, PSYC 297A, PSYC 381. (Identical with PSYC 458, which is home). May be convened with FS 558.

FS 477 Genetic Basis of Normal and Deviant Traits (3) II Explores methods of studying genetic influences on human traits and summarizes research findings on normal traits, such as sociability and IQ, and on deviant traits such as criminality. Implications for the fields of family studies, sociology, and psychology are considered. May be convened with FS 577.

FS 487 Advanced Family Relations (3) II Critical analysis of selected studies and current research in family relations. Writing Emphasis Course. May be convened with FS 587.

FS 489 Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (1) II Teaching vocational family and consumer sciences under supervision in approved programs in secondary schools in Arizona. Pre-registration first semester of the junior year.

FS 493 Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

FS 493E Family Life Education (1-8) [Rpt./ 24 units] II

FS 493L Legislative Internship (1-12)

FS 494 Practicum (1-8) [Rpt./]

FS 494R Research (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II

FS 498 Senior Capstone (1-3) I II

FS 498H Honors Thesis (1) [Rpt./ 2]

FS 499 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FS 499H Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./]

FS 503 Advanced Adolescent Development (3) (Identical with ED P 503, which is home).

FS 505 Theories of Counseling (3) S For a description of course topics see FS 405. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research paper dealing with a theoretical aspect of Adlerian psychology. May be convened with FS 405.

FS 507A Research Methods in Family Studies (3) I Design issues of general relevance to behavioral research.

FS 507B Research Methods in Family Studies (3) I Design issues of particular relevance to family and developmental research.

FS 509 Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Program (3) I For a description of course topics see FS 409. Graduate-level requirements include developing two evaluation instruments (one affective and one psychomotor) and developing two sets of teaching materials, e.g., job training manual. May be convened with FS 409.

FS 510 Leadership Concepts and Context (3) I II (Identical with A ED 510, which is home). May be convened with FS 410.

FS 515 The Design of the Mind: Genes, Adaptation, and Behavior (3) I (Identical with PSYC 515, which is home). May be convened with FS 415.

FS 528 Professional Presentations and Techniques (3) I II For a description of course topics see FS 428. Graduate-level requirements include a paper and a 30 to 45-minute presentation on a topic from the outline. In addition, graduate students must design an educational program tailor-made to their interest. May be convened with FS 428.

FS 537 Statistical Analysis of Family Studies and Human Development (3) I An analysis of major research strategies, statistical analysis; critical resources relevant to quantitative research, and ethical/professional issues related to the conduct of research. P, consent of instructor.

FS 539 Experiential Education Principles and Practice (3) II (Identical with A ED 539, which is home). May be convened with FS 439.

FS 546 Foundations of Family and Interpersonal Theory (3) I Analysis of theories relevant to family behavior including formation, development and internal processes. Course will focus on developing knowledge of world views, assumptions, themes, concepts, and interrelationships of the theories.

FS 547 Advanced Human Development (3) I For a description of course topics see FS 447. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments. P, consent of instructor. May be convened with FS 447.

FS 557 Methods in Marital Therapy (3) I Theories and principles of counseling for premarital, marital, and group counseling situations.

FS 558 Violence and Youth (3) I (Identical with PSYC 558, which is home). May be convened with FS 458.

FS 567 Theories of Human Development (3) II Analysis of major paradigms and world views influencing the study of human development. Overview of key issues and controversies arising in the field as well as evaluations of specific theories and specific theorists.

FS 573 Applications of Family and Interpersonal Theory (3) II Identification of current issues in family and interpersonal relationships and the application of selected theories and research to the analysis of the issues.

FS 577 Genetic Basis of Normal and Deviant Traits (3) II For a description of course topics see FS 477. Graduate-level requirements include a research proposal or paper. May be convened with FS 477.

FS 587 Advanced Family Relations (3) II For a description of course topics see FS 487. Graduate-level requirements include extra required readings and an in-depth term paper. May be convened with FS 487.

FS 593 Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

FS 594 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./] I II

FS 597G Instructional Advances in Vocational/Technical Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] (Identical with A ED 597G, which is home).

FS 597T Instructional Advances in Non-Formal Education (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] (Identical with A ED 597T, which is home).

FS 599 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

FS 607 Topics in Family Studies (1-3) [Rpt./ 12 units] I II Variable content: cognitive development, biological theories of development, role theory, middle childhood, and others.

FS 610 Studies in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (3) I Study and analysis of research literature, methods, techniques, and procedures for conducting investigations, selecting and developing plans for research problems.

FS 613 Family Issues in Aging (3) II (Identical with GERO 613, which is home).

FS 622 Appraisal of the Individual (3) I Methods of appraising and reporting individual behavior, with emphasis on nonpsychometric data.

FS 636 Economics of Aging (3) I (Identical with GERO 636, which is home).

FS 637 Trends in Human Relations (3) I Philosophy, content, and resources for understanding, teaching and working in the field of human relations.

FS 650 Observation and Analysis of Interaction Behavior (3) I II (Identical with COMM 650, which is home).

FS 680 Correlation and Multivariate Analysis (4) II P, COMM 660 or consent of instructor. (Identical with COMM 680, which is home).

FS 691 Preceptorship (1-8) [Rpt./] I II

FS 693 Internship (1-12) [Rpt./]

FS 694 Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./]

FS 696E Ethics and Professional Practice (3) I

FS 699 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

FS 900 Research (2-8) [Rpt./]

FS 909 Master's Report (1-6) [Rpt./]

FS 910 Thesis (1-6) [Rpt./]

FS 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./] I II

FS 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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