Central Michigan University
About the Program
The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) area includes 21 faculty positions, 16 of which are tenured and tenure-track, serving over 2,000 majors and minors. We offer academic programs in Child Development, Early Childhood Development and Learning (including teacher certification), Family Studies, and Gerontology. HDFS also offers an MS in Human Development and family Studies and a Gerontology Graduate Certificate. HDFS includes the Child Development and Learning Laboratory (CDLL), an early childhood setting serving approximately 72 children and their families in several programs such as Head Start, Michigan School Readiness Programs, and a tuition-based preschool. The CDLL serves as a research and training site for faculty and students. HDFS is located in the Department of Human Environmental Studies (HEV) which has 31 full-time tenure-track positions and serves approximately 3,100 majors and minors. HEV is one of five departments and 13 centers within the College of Education and Human Services.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Child/Human DevelopmentChild/Human Development | 70% | |
| Family Studies | 26% | |
| Gerontology | 4% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Lifespan Development
- Discrimination: Roots and Impact on Human Development in the U.S.
- Marriage and Close Relationships
- Families in Cultural Perspective
- Introduction to Human Sexuality
- Consumer Economics
- HDFS Field Work
- Infant and Toddler Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Adolescent Development
- Parent-Child Relations
- Theories of Child and Adolescent Development
- Families, Schools, and Communities
- Family Management Theory
- Child Development Skills and Methods
- Family Studies Skills and Methods
- HDFS International Service Learning
- Education for Family Life & Human Sexuality
- Developmental Assessment of Young Children
- Guidance for Young Children
- Best Practices in Early Childhood Settings
- Lead Teaching in Early Childhood
- Families in Social, Legal, & Political Contexts
- Facilitating Discussion in Human Sexuality Groups
- Human Development and Family Studies Research Methods
- Family Development in Late Life
- HDFS Internship
- Practicum in Parent Involvement
- Early Childhood Program Administration and Learning Environments
- Child Development Seminar: Promoting Resilience
- Seminar in Human Sexuality
- Seminar: Family Relations
- Readings in the Family
- Current Issues in Marriage and the Family
- Family Development: Early Adulthood/Middle Age
- Readings in Marital Counseling and Divorce
- Introduction to Gerontology
- Service Learning in Gerontology
- Women and Aging
- Dementia Care: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
- Geriatric Nutrition
- Special Topics in Gerontology
The HDFS program combines Child Development, Family Studies, and Gerontology related courses into majors and minors preparing students for professional service, teacher education, and graduate training. All programs emphasize the intersection of theory, research, and practice focused on improving the well-being and functioning of individuals, families, and society.
Graduate Program
- Seminar in Diversity
- Seminar in Grant Writing
- Application of Theory and Research in Human Development
- Application of Theory and Research in Family Development
- Practice in Human Services
- Applied Research Methods
- Program Development and Evaluation in Human Services
- Practicum in Human Development and Family Studies.
- Early Childhood Program Administration and Learning Environments
- Child Development Seminar: Promoting Resilience
- Seminar in Human Sexuality
- Readings in the Family
- Family Development: Early Adulthood/Middle Age
- Readings in Marital Counseling and Divorce
- Gerontology: Theory and Practice
- Public Policy and Aging
Master's Level
CFLE Information
NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.
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The program is designed to provide students with a conceptual background in human development and family studies, as well as practical skills for working with families and individuals. The major objective of the program is to expand students' knowledge of the processes of individual and family development, and improve techniques and strategies for enhancing individual and family functioning. Basic to the philosophy of this program is the assumption that life span individual development is best understood within the context of the family and its surrounding environments.