Bachelor degrees in Human Development and Family Studies, General: A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems.
The Bachelor of Science Degree Family Studiesis designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to serve the needs of children and families in a variety of community settings. The Family Studies Degree Core examines ten content or subject areas prescribed by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) including: Interpersonal Relationships, Internal Dynamics of Families, Parent Education and Guidance, Human Sexuality, Human Growth and...
The Human Development Family Studies Program focuses on the family and relationships throughout the life cycle in a setting of multicultural forces. Both theoretical and research findings are integrated into a multidisciplinary approach to addressing the problems facing families in modern society.
Students in Human Development Family Studies may choose to concentrate
in Child Development, Adolescent Development or related areas.
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The Bachelor's Degree Family and Child Development emphasizes basic processes in child development, exploring the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children from birth to adolescence, and prepares the graduate for working with children in a variety of educational settings. In addition, the program focuses on the family as a unit, how family members communicate and interact, the external influences upon the family, and conditions that...
The human development major provides a solid academic foundation for practitioners in the human services as well as related fields such as education and health care. Those whose professional concern is with the life chances of others require a thorough knowledge of development throughout the life span and of the familial and societal contexts of this development. The human development major stresses the application of this knowledge to the human services....
The purpose of this program is to provide the student with the prerequisite course work for entrance into graduate physical therapy school. However, because of the intense competition for admission and/or the delays which sometimes occur, it is the choice of some applicants to pursue alternative careers. Therefore, in addition to meeting entrance requirements for physical therapy school, this program is designed to provide concentrations in the areas...
The Department of Biblical Studies and Ministries seeks to establish the faith and understanding of all students in the College through study of the Bible as the inspired infallible Word of God. It also seeks to provide departmental majors with the necessary background and skills to interpret the Bible adequately as the objectively authoritative rule of faith and practice. In accordance with the best standards of reformed scholarship, the biblical...
The Family Studies concentration is designed for students seeking a deeper understanding of the dynamics of family relations and the interaction of the family with society. Students explore family structures and dynamics (including parent-child relations), families from different cultures, contemporary issues, family law, family violence and other dysfunctions, environmental influences, and other specific areas of interest. Graduates commonly seek...
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