Summer 2008 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Summer 2008; however, some (or all) may not be offered.  The course numbers that are offered, in either Pre-Session, Summer I or Summer II, are linked to the Schedule of Classes. Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Family Studies and Human Development (FSHD)  Department Info

FSHD 117 -- Lifespan Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  Behavioral science approach to human development through the life span.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 137 -- Close Relationships  (3 units)
Description:  Behavioral science approach to close relationship development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 193 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 194 -- Practicum  (1-6 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 199 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 200 -- Evolution and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  An examination of human psychological and behavioral development across the lifespan with a focus on how the processes of evolution have influenced individual development.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Approved as:  General Education Tier Two - Individuals and Societies.
Identical to:  ED P 200; ED P is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 223 -- Infancy/Child Development  (3 units)
Description:  Growth, development, and socialization of the child within the family setting, from conception to the middle school years; observations of infants and preschoolers.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 117, PSYC 101.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 223L -- Child Development Laboratory Experience  (1 unit)
Description:  The goal of the laboratory experience is to create opportunities for students to observe the developmental phenomenon they are reading and hearing about in class. Though all of these students were themselves children, and some have regular experience interacting with children, there currently exists a disconnect between what students learn through their texts or lecture and systematically observing what children say or do. By experiencing children’s social, emotional, language, or motor development first hand, the concepts taught in class should become clearer and relevant. The laboratory experience is designed to make up for this deficit in the course and provide training in observing and recording young children’s behaviors.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 288 -- Observation/Participation in Family and Consumer Science Education  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 293 -- Internship  (1-3 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 294 -- Practicum  (1-8 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 299 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 299H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-4 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 337 -- Dynamics of Family Relations  (3 units)
Description:  The modern family and its relationships with emphasis on marriage and interpersonal relationships.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV337
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 337 or FSHV 337
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 117, FSHD 137.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 338G -- Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences Education  (4 units)
Description:  contact department.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); FSHD 377; FSHD 408, ED P 310; Concurrent registration, FSHD 388, TTE 350.
Identical to:  TTE 338G.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 367 -- Family, Workplace, and Public Policy  (3 units)
Description:  This course will explore some of the many issues at the intersection of family, work, and public policy.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Typical structure:  2 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion.
Identical to:  COMM 367.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 377 -- Adolescence  (3 units)
Description:  Growth, development and socialization of the child from the middle school years through adolescence.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV377
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 377 or FSHV 377
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 117, PSYC 101.
Usually offered:  Spring, Summer.

FSHD 379 -- Psychology of Divorce  (3 units)
Description:  Divorce directly and indirectly affects the majority of people in society. This course will take a critical look at the cycle of marriage, causes of divorce, psychological consequences of divorce for children and parents.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Sophomore or above status.
Identical to:  PSYC 379; PSYC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 392 -- Directed Research  (1-6 units)
Description:  The goal of this course is to prepare undergraduate students to work on faculty research projects. Time will be spent on Human Subjects Protection certification, research ethics, a general training in data collection, basic data analyses, and report writing. The course is intended as a first step for students who are interested in the opportunity to acquire research experience and who may wish to pursue graduate programs or career tracks where research training is needed.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 393 -- Internship  (1-4 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 394 -- Practicum  (1-8 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 399 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 401 -- Basic Skills in Counseling  (3 units)
Description:  Selected counseling skills and their applications. Designed for students needing basic skills in counseling as an adjunct to other primary occupational functions. Approved as: Interdisciplinary course in FSHD major--Advanced Complementary perspectives.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV401
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 401 or FSHV 401
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of social sciences.
Usually offered:  Summer.

FSHD 403 -- Preadolescence and Adolescent Development  (3 units)
Description:  Major developmental tasks within the preadolescent and adolescent years. Emphasis on the importance of theoretically grounded research and the integration of theory, research and practice.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ED P 403; ED P is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 405 -- Theories of Counseling  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for the study of human behavior; implications for improving adult-child relationships, applying various theories of counseling.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV405
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 405 or FSHV 405
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of social science.
May be convened with:  FSHD 505.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 408 -- Program Planning and Evaluation  (3 units)
Description:  Basis for and process involved in developing and/or evaluation of individual and family focused programs for schools and communities.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV408
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 408 or FSHV 408
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 117, FSHD 137.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 409 -- Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Program  (3 units)
Description:  Methods of identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating family and consumer sciences occupational programs, resulting in positive growth and development of learners.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 408
May be convened with:  FSHD 509.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 413 -- Issues in Aging  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers a wide range of issues associated with aging, including physical/health changes, social/familial contexts, retirement/economic circumstances as well as the socio-historical and gender-ethnicity factors that affect the experience of aging.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV413
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 413 or FSHV 413
Identical to:  GERO 413.
May be convened with:  FSHD 513.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 415 -- The Design of the Mind: Genes, Adaptation, and Behavior  (3 units)
Description:  Part I: Basic mechanisms of behavioral evolution, genetics, and natural selection, as well as other factors impinging on the evolutionary process. Part II: Historical approaches that converge upon the broadly defined research program of behavioral evolution, theoretical perspectives, and empirical contributions made by each of these approaches, and current controversies in the field, framed as a single integrated area of study in which multiple approaches and perspectives can contribute to a comprehensive understanding.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); PSYC 230 or SOC 274, PSYC 290A or SOC 275.
Identical to:  PSYC 415; PSYC is home department.
May be convened with:  FSHD 515.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 427 -- Problems in Human Development and Family Relations  (3 units)
Description:  Identification and analysis of major problem areas in marriage and the family, including economic, sexual, role conflict, emotional disorders, and child rearing.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV427
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 427 or FSHV 427
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 337.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 428 -- Professional Presentations and Techniques  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and practice of educational methods in formal and non-formal settings in positions in business, government and human services.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV428
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 428 or FSHV 428
May be convened with:  FSHD 528.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 430 -- Legal Issues Affecting the Family  (3 units)
Description:  This course will focus on the ways in which law defines and regulates families. Specific areas to be considered include, marriage and non-marital relationships, parental relationships, laws regulating family obligations, and laws governing the dissolution of marriage. The course will consider the evolving nature of "family" and the ways in which law and public policy affects how and with whom we live our lives.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 447 -- Advanced Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  In-depth examination of various dimensions of human growth and development.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV447
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 447 or FSHV 447
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); 6 units of psychology.
May be convened with:  FSHD 547.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 450 -- Human Sexuality and Relations  (3 units)
Description:  Overview of human sexuality from development and interpersonal perspectives, topics to include reproductive physiology and health, sexual function and dysfunction, educational and intervention strategies.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Summer.

FSHD 458 -- Violence and Youth  (3 units)
Description:  Explores the etiology of youth violence from developmental and socio-cultural perspectives, the influence of societal factors such as media, guns, and gangs on violence among youth.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); sophomore or above standing.
Identical to:  PSYC 458; PSYC is home department.
May be convened with:  FSHD 558.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 487 -- Advanced Family Relations  (3 units)
Description:  Critical analysis of selected studies and current research in family relations.  This is a Writing Emphasis Course.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV487
Mutually Exclusive: Credit allowed for only one of these courses: FSHD 487 or FSHV 487
Prerequisite(s):  satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA) or the former upper-division writing proficiency requirement (UDWPE); FSHD 337 or SOC 321.
May be convened with:  FSHD 587.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 489 -- Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences Education  (12 units)
Description:  Teaching vocational family and consumer sciences under supervision in approved programs in secondary schools in Arizona.
Grading:  This course is offered for pass/fail only.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 338G, pre-registration first semester of the junior year; Concurrent registration, FSHD 408, FSHD 428.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 492 -- Directed Research  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 493 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 493E -- Family Life Education  (1-8 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 24 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 493L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 494 -- Practicum  (1-8 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV494
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 494R -- Research  (3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  ENGL 101, MATH 110, ABE 120, consent of instructor.
May be repeated:  for credit 1 time (maximum 2 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 498 -- Senior Capstone  (1-3 units)
Description:  A culminating experience for majors involving a substantive project that demonstrates a synthesis of learning accumulated in the major, including broadly comprehensive knowledge of the discipline and its methodologies. Senior standing required.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 498H -- Honors Thesis  (1-3 units)
Description:  An honors thesis is required of all the students graduating with honors. Students ordinarily sign up for this course as a two-semester sequence. The first semester the student performs research under the supervision of a faculty member; the second semester the student writes an honors thesis.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 9 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 499 -- Independent Study  (1-3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Equivalent to:  FSHV499
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (3 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 503 -- Advanced Adolescent Development  (3 units)
Description:  Major developmental tasks within the adolescent years. Emphasis on the importance or theoretically grounded research and the integration of theory, research and practice.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  ED P 503; ED P is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 505 -- Theories of Counseling  (3 units)
Description:  Techniques for the study of human behavior; implications for improving adult-child relationships, applying various theories of counseling. Graduate-level requirements include an additional research paper dealing with a theoretical aspect of Adlerian psychology.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  FSHD 405.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 507A -- Research Methods in Family Studies and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  Design issues of general relevance to behavioral research.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 507B -- Research Methods in Family Studies and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  Measurement, sampling, and design issues of particular relevance to family and developmental research.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 509 -- Occupational Family and Consumer Sciences Program  (3 units)
Description:  Methods of identifying, developing, implementing, and evaluating family and consumer sciences occupational programs, resulting in positive growth and development of learners. 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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  FSHD 409.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 513 -- Issues in Aging  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers a wide range of issues associated with aging, including physical/health changes, social/familial contexts, retirement/economic circumstances as well as the socio-historical and gender-ethnicity factors that affect the experience of aging. Graduate-level requirements include extra required readings and an in-depth term paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  GERO 513.
May be convened with:  FSHD 413.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 515 -- The Design of the Mind: Genes, Adaptation, and Behavior  (3 units)
Description:  Part I: Basic mechanisms of behavioral evolution, genetics, and natural selection, as well as other factors impinging on the evolutionary process. Part II: Historical approaches that converge upon the broadly defined research program of behavioral evolution, theoretical perspectives, and empirical contributions made by each of these approaches, and current controversies in the field, framed as a single integrated area of study in which multiple approaches and perspectives can contribute to a comprehensive understanding. Graduate-level requirements include in-class oral presentations.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 515; PSYC is home department.
May be convened with:  FSHD 415.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 528 -- Professional Presentations and Techniques  (3 units)
Description:  Theory and practice of educational methods in formal and non-formal settings in positions in business, government and human services. 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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  FSHD 428.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 537A -- Statistical Analysis of Family Studies and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  An analysis of major research strategies, statistical analysis; critical resources relevant to quantitative research, and ethical/professional issues related to the conduct of research.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 537B -- Intermediate Quantitative Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  Focus on intermediate univariate and multivariate statistics as applied to research in Family Studies and Human Development. This material builds upon the topics covered in FSHD 537A, and provides a foundation for the study of more advanced quantitative techniques.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 546 -- Foundations of Family and Interpersonal Theory  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  6 units of FSHD, PSYC, or SOC.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 547 -- Advanced Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  In-depth examination of various dimensions of human growth and development. Graduate-level requirements include additional assignments.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  consent of instructor.
May be convened with:  FSHD 447.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 558 -- Violence and Youth  (3 units)
Description:  Explores the etiology of youth violence from developmental and socio-cultural perspectives, the influence of societal factors such as media, guns, and gangs on violence among youth. Graduate-level requirements include a research paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 558; PSYC is home department.
May be convened with:  FSHD 458.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 567 -- Theories of Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  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.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 573 -- Application of Human Development, Interpersonal, and Family Theory  (3 units)
Description:  Identification of current issues in family and interpersonal relationships and the application of selected theories and research to the analysis of the issues.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 583A -- Developmental Psychopathology  (3 units)
Description:  This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of Developmental Psychopathology. Developmental Psychopathology is an approach to studying psychopathology in different stages of development, with a special focus on factors that contribute to the emergence of psychopathology and factors that protect against the emergence of psychopathology. Graduate-level requirements include a term paper (literature review) in addition to two exams and a project/presentation (with no opportunity for extra credit).
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  PSYC 583A; PSYC is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 587 -- Advanced Family Relations  (3 units)
Description:  Critical analysis of selected studies and current research in family relations. Graduate-level requirements include extra required readings and an in-depth term paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be convened with:  FSHD 487.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 593 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 593L -- Legislative Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Working experience at the Arizona State Legislature; responsibilities draw upon student's area of major expertise and include preparing written and oral reports, summarizing legislative proposals, and providing information to legislators and legislative committees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 594 -- Practicum  (1-3 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 599 -- Independent Study  (1-8 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 605 -- Topics in Applied Research  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers various topics in applied research in family studies and human development. Exact topics will vary across semesters, and students should contact instructor regarding exact course focus.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 3 times (maximum 4 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 607 -- Topics in Family Studies and Human Development  (3 units)
Description:  Variable content: cognitive development, biological theories of development, role theory, middle childhood, and others.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 617A -- Advanced Topics in Data Analysis: Structural Equation Modeling  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers basic and intermediate topics of confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). Students will learn the conceptual and mathematical bases of SEM; develop the ability to formulate and evaluate models; become proficient in using Lisrel; and apply these skills to research in FSHD.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 537A, FSHD 537B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 617B -- Advanced Topics in Data Analysis: Dyadic Data Analysis  (3 units)
Description:  This course covers analysis of dyadic and small-group data. Students will learn the conceptual and mathematical bases of these approaches; formulate and evaluate models of interdependence; gain experience in writing results of interdependent data analyses; and apply these skills to research in FSHD.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 537A, FSHD 537B.
Usually offered:  Spring.

FSHD 617C -- Advanced Topics in Data Analysis: Multilevel Modeling  (3 units)
Description:  This course provides an introduction to Multilevel Modeling (MLM) and its implementation using SAS PROC MIXED. MLM is used for analyzing clustered data, such as longitudinal data (multiple observations nested within individuals) or data arising from couples or families (individuals nested within families).
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  FSHD 537A, FSHD 537B.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 636 -- Economics of Aging  (3 units)
Description:  Analysis of economic issues and policy as they affect the aging individual, family and society.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  GERO 636; GERO is home department.
Usually offered:  Fall.

FSHD 691 -- Preceptorship  (1-8 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of instruction and practice in actual service in a department, program, or discipline. Teaching formats may include seminars, in-depth studies, laboratory work and patient study.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 693 -- Internship  (1-12 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 694 -- Practicum  (1-8 units)
Description:  The practical application, on an individual basis, of previously studied theory and the collection of data for future theoretical interpretation.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 696Z -- Family and Consumer Sciences  (1-3 units)
Description:  The development and exchange of scholarly information, usually in a small group setting. The scope of work shall consist of research by course registrants, with the exchange of the results of such research through discussion, reports, and/or papers.
Grading:  Regular or alternative grades can be awarded for this course: A B C D E or S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for credit 2 times (maximum 3 enrollments).
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 699 -- Independent Study  (1-8 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Graduate students doing independent work which cannot be classified as actual research will register for credit under course number 599, 699, or 799.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 900 -- Research  (1-8 units)
Description:  Individual research, not related to thesis or dissertation preparation, by graduate students.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 909 -- Master's Report  (1-6 units)
Description:  Individual study or special project or formal report thereof submitted in lieu of thesis for certain master's degrees.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 910 -- Thesis  (1-6 units)
Description:  Research for the master's thesis (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or thesis writing). Maximum total credit permitted varies with the major department.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

FSHD 920 -- Dissertation  (1-9 units)
Description:  Research for the doctoral dissertation (whether library research, laboratory or field observation or research, artistic creation, or dissertation writing).
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P E K.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

FSHD 930 -- Supplementary Registration  (1-9 units)
Description:  For students who have completed all course requirements for their advanced degree programs. May be used concurrently with other enrollments to bring to total number of units to the required minimum.
Grading:  Grade of K is awarded for this course except for the final term.
May be repeated:  an unlimited number of times, consult your department for details and possible restrictions.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.