University of North Carolina–Greensboro
About the Program
The UNCG Human Development and Family Studies Department is one of the premier HDFS Departments in the country, with a highly respected graduate program, prominently published faculty, and associations with various local research centers. Our programs of study call for a synthesis of knowledge from the social and behavioral sciences and from fields of education. Much of students' course work focuses on various theoretical perspectives to the analysis of cultural, social, and educational influences on individual and family behavior. Emphasis is on (1) the social and cognitive development of children and youth influenced by the family, peer group, schools, and other social contexts; (2) factors influencing the development and quality of life during adulthood and aging; (3) processes and mechanisms that inhibit and enhance family life; (4) local and national policies affecting the lives of individuals and families; and (5) educational and intervention programs designed for children and families.
Program Overview
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Undergraduate Program
- Lifespan Development
- Families & Close Relationships
- Infant & Child Development
- Adolescent Development
- Adult Development
- Current Issues Affecting Women & Families
- Cultural Variations in Families & Children
- Individual Variations in Child Development
- Theories & Principles of Parenting
- Interrelationships Between Families & the Community
- Infant & Toddler Program
- Preschool/Kindergarten Curriculum
- Young Childrens Learning Environments
- Child Observations & Assessment
- Research Methods
- Professional Orientation to Business & Community Services for Individual & Families
- Supervised Teaching in Preschool Centers
- Administration of Dependent Care Programs
- Family-Centered Interdisciplinary Practice: System of Care
- Internship
- Gender in Families
- Current Family Theory & Research
- Work & Family Linkages
- Family in the Middle Years
- Foundations of Preschool Education
- Current Development Theory & Research
- Informational Processes in Human Environmental Sciences
- Family Gerontology
- Leadership & Mentoring Roles in Educating Young Children
This program includes the study of the development of individuals and families throughout the life span, seeking to improve their well-being through the creation, use, and dissemination of knowledge. Our goal is to provide the best opportunity in North Carolina for undergraduates to prepare for careers in child, adolescent, adult, aging, and family care services; in business and community consumer services for families; in teaching at the preschool level; and in cooperative extension and state agencies.
Graduate Program
- Advanced Early Childhood Educational Theory and Practices
- Leadership and Mentoring Roles in Educating Young Children
- Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood Policy
- Programs and Policies in Early Intervention
- Diversity and Inclusive Early Care and Education
- Theory and Research in Early Childhood
- Methods of Educational Research
- Families of Individuals with Special Needs
- Preschool Disabilities: Assessment and Evaluation
- Theory and Practice in Early Intervention
- Child Development in Cultural Context
- Applied Theories and Principles of Parenting
- Infant Development
- Contemporary Research in Family Studies
- Applications of Theory and Research in Family Studies
- Applications of Theory and Research in Human Development
- Advanced Theories and Principles of Parenting
- Professional Seminar in Family Life/Parent Education
- Supervised Professional Experience in Human Development and Family Studies
- Divorce and Remarriage
- Seminar in Adolescence
- Divorce Mediation
- Family Theory
- Theories of Human Development
- Research Methods in HDFS
- Social & Economic Problems of the Family
- Feminist Theory & Research Methodologies
- Personality & Social Development
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
The Ph.D. program can lead to careers in research, college or university teaching, or to leadership positions in federal or state agencies or in public and private institutions.
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The M.S. program (thesis) prepares students to teach in junior/community colleges and to take leadership roles in developing and evaluating the effectiveness of community programs for children and families. The M.S. degree program also provides training toward the Ph.D. degree. The M.Ed. program prepares students for diverse roles in educational and community settings. The program calls for a minimum of 39 semester hours of course work and prepares graduates for diverse roles in educational and community settings.