HDCD 5311 (HCS 6357) The Developing Child: Infants and
Toddlers (3 semester hours) Relevant developmental theories and processes
as well as skills acquired in motor, sensory-perceptual, cognitive, and social
domains from the prenatal period through two years of age. (3-0) Y
HDCD 5312 Atypical Development (3 semester hours) Disorders of
development from conception to age three, emphasizing etiology, diagnosis and
treatment. Impact of delays in the acquisition and
integration of various developmental skills as they relate to specific disorders
of personality and socialization, sensory and motor skills, and language and
cognition. (3-0) Y
HDCD 5315 Assessment Theory (3 semester hours) Latest
developments in the field of assessment with young children, including
behavioral observation, contextual multi-faceted assessment, and inclusion of
the family. Training in traditional psychometrics and
assessment tools/techniques. Pre- or co requisite: HDCD 5311. (3-0) Y
HDCD 5316 Developmental Assessment (3 semester hours)
Play-based and family assessment protocols. Consider diagnostic
classification through differential diagnosis decision-making. Emphasis on clinical judgment, interpretation and integration of
diagnostic information. Prerequisites: HDCD 5311, 5315. (3-0) Y
HDCD 5320 Service Coordination of Community Resources (3 semester hours)
Policies and procedures pertinent to service coordination of community
resources in early intervention and family-centered practices that help
families become more independent. (3-0) Y
HDCD 5330 Intervention Paradigms (3 semester hours)
Historical, theoretical, political, and research bases for approaches to early
intervention with at-risk and handicapped infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
and their families. Insights gained from research on effectiveness of
early intervention. (3-0) Y
HDCD 6310 Parent Education (3 semester hours) Skills needed by
professionals to assess parents’ strengths, resources and needs as well
as to assist parents in understanding and promoting their children’s
development and adjustment. Includes effective communication
techniques, basic counseling skills, and strategies to enhance parental
effectiveness within the family and community. (3-0) Y
HDCD 6320 (HCS 6320) The Developing Child: Toddler and Preschool Years (Two
to Five Years) (3 semester hours) Relevant developmental theories and
processes as well as skills acquired in motor, sensory-perceptual, cognitive,
and social domains from 2 to 5 years.�
Prerequisite: HDCD 5311. (3-0) Y
HDCD 6370 Intervention with Young Children (3 semester
hours) Emphasis on methods and procedures for facilitating development of high
risk, delayed or handicapped young children through relationship-based
intervention. Reviews the contributions and
perspectives of various early intervention disciplines. Students design and
implement individualized intervention programs. (3-0) Y
HDCD 6395 Medical and Biobehavioral Factors in Early Childhood Disorders
(3 semester hours) The normal functioning of organ systems and the most common malformations, dysfunctions, and diseases. Effects of
these disorders on the child and family are studied. (3-0) Y
HDCD 6V81 Special Topics in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders
(1-9 semester hours) Topics vary from semester to semester. May
be repeated for credit as topics vary. ([1-9]-0) R
HDCD 7350 Advanced Seminar: Family Outreach and Assessment (3 semester
hours) This practicum is designed to provide students, as part of a 2-3 person
team, supervised experiences with children from diverse backgrounds, at selected
off-campus sites. Emphasis is on assessment, professional report writing, the
referral process, and working together in 2-3 student teams.� Pass/Fail only.� (3-0) Y
HDCD 7V20 Practicum/Internship in Disorders of Young Children (3 or 6
semester hours)(P/F grading) Supervised participation
in on-site, early intervention and private therapy settings.� Includes professional activities such as
assessment, intervention, service coordination and interdisciplinary teaming.
Weekly seminars address reflective practice as a tool for professional growth,
ethical decision making in real situations, and professional use of self. Taken for 3 hours credit coincident with practicum placement and
for 6 hours credit coincident with internship placement. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
(3-0 or 6-0) S
HDCD 7V98 Independent
Study (1-6 semester hours) Individualized program of study which may
include reading, research, and/or other designated activities. May be repeated for credit. ([1-6]-0) S
HDCD 8V80 Independent
Research (1-6 semester hours) Individualized program of study which
includes research and/or other designated activities. ([1-6]-0) S