Individual and Family Life Development
Course: Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) 102, XW
Development of individuals, families, and their reciprocal relationships as affected by external factors; examined within a framework of life-span developmental tasks.
Computer Requirements: Adobe Acrobate Reader, CD-ROM drive recommeneded but not required
Dates: 05/19/2008-07/11/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 undergradute credits
Tuition: $693
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies
Instructor: Jennifer Diers, Lecturer
Text: Santrock, J.W. 2006. Life-Span Development. Tenth ed. New York: McGraw Hill. ISBN:0072967390.

Feeding children, physical activities for families, family stability and financial well-being
Course: Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS 493B/HDFS 593B), XA
Partnering with Parents is an outreach academy designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of professonals who work with parents and their children. Two of the eleven modules in the series will be offered in a 2 day workshop accompanied by online learning activities.

The two modules offered during this workshop are:
(1) Feeding children and physical activities for families
(2) Family stability and financial well-being

Feeding Children and Physical Activities for Families
You will learn about the changing nutrition needs of children as they grow and develop, and the important role parents and other adults play in establishing healthy feeding relationships with children. Fun, developmentally appropriate activities to promote physical activity in families will be shared.

Financial Stability and Family Well-being
Past experiences and values influence family spending, which is linked to family well-being. Learn how you can assist families in identifying the difference between needs and wants, how values influence spending, and how to work towards financial goals and use a spending plan.

Social worker hours, teacher renewal credits and general CEUs are pending.

Recommended: introductin course in child developement or family studies, experience working with parents and children
Computer Requirements: PC: Pentium class PC with 400 MHz or higher processor , Windows 98/ Me/ NT/ 2000/ XP;64 to 128 MB RAM , 56k Internet connection or faster
Dates: 05/20/2008-05/21/2008
Times: 8:30am-4:30pm
Delivery Method: Ames
Credit: 1 undergraduate, 1 nonmajor graduate, 1 graduate credit
Tuition: $231 for undergraduate, $359 for Graduate students
Delivery fee: $120
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Family Worker Certification, Master of Family and Consumer Sciences
Instructor: Kimberly Greder, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: 05/14/2008

Theories of Human Development
Course: Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) 510, XW
Theoretical approaches and current research in child, adolescent, and adult development. Individual life span perspectives. Policy implications.
Required Courses: 9 credits of social sciences
Dates: 05/27/2008-08/01/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: M.S., M.Ed., or Ph.D. in Family & Consumer Science Education (Leadership Academy); Master of Family and Consumer Sciences
Instructor: Dianne Draper, Professor
Registration deadline: 05/09/2008
Text: Murray, T.R. 2005. Comparing Theories of Child Development. 6th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN 0-534-60717-9.
Course Packet: Readings in Theories of Human Development. Instructor will have the readings available for purchase from the University Book Store.