Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

Intensive independent scholarship or training in family sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

Supervised 144-hour internship for seniors in an instructor-approved community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Internship activities might include observation; teaching; conceptualizing research problems; and/or developing competencies in providing services to individuals, families, and/or the community. In addition to the internship, students will be required to participate in class meetings and complete required assignments as outlined by the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

This course supports students who are completing their Child Life practicum by providing focused assignments, discussion, and presentations on themes central to understanding and applying Child Life Theory to working with pediatric patients and families.

The course is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore the prevalence and impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) and history of systemic response to it. Students will be introduced to methods of engagement, assessment, and intervention based on current research and practice knowledge. Particular attention will be given to the examination of personal and professional values regarding IPV as well as co-occurring issues.

Exploration and definition of the legal, ethical, and professional issues in the practice of couple and family intervention. Emphasis will be on developing professional skills, attitudes, and identity for couple and family intervention.

The study of research techniques and methodological problems involved in research on the family. Emphasis is placed on research concerning interrelations between the family and its environment, development within the family, and family dynamics.

Field training in a community setting related to family sciences to develop competencies in program planning, delivery, and evaluation. Student will work under the supervision of a faculty and a training site supervisor. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Study and application of established theories and techniques in couple therapy and in sex therapy. Emphasis on developing and demonstrating knowledge, skills, issues, and treatment procedures in couple and family therapy.

This course reviews the history, theories, techniques, and methods of play therapy and its clinical application to treat children, adolescents, adults and families. Instruction will include exercises, role playing, videos, class presentations, and instructor lectures.