Professors: K. R. Allen; R. Blieszner; M. Boucouvalas; V. R. Fu; J. A. Mancini; E. E. McCollum; P. S. Meszaros; F. P. Piercy; H. O. Protinsky; K. Roberto; J. K. Sawyers; S. M. Stith
Associate Professors: J. A. Arditti; M. J. Benson; G. W. Bird; S. W. Johnson; C. S. Rogers; K. H. Rosen; A. J. Stremmel; A. Wiswell
Assistant Professors: A. L. Few; T. L. Henderson; A. J. Huebner; S. E. Jarrott; L. M. McWey; M. L. Stevenson
Instructors: A. Galway; B. C. Graham; L. T. Hill; C. M. Martin; M. E. Verdu
Adjunct Faculty: J. E. Garrison, Jr.; S. Reynolds; R. F. Verthelyi
E-mail: HDD@vt.edu
Web: http://chre.vt.edu/HD/hd.html
The Department of Human Development offers undergraduate study of the family and its relationships and of human development across the lifespan. The department's mission is to understand and improve the lives of people of all ages in relationships, families, organizations, and communities. Its options prepare students for a variety of professional careers.
Two options leading to the B.S. are available in the department: early childhood education and human services.
The program participates in the University Honors Program. (See "Academics" in this catalog).
The department also offers a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program (PBCP) in administration of community-based services for older adults. For more information, contact the Center for Gerontology, 237 Wallace Hall, 540/231-7657.
The department also offers graduate programs leading to the M.S. in human development (applied masters) and child development at the Blacksburg campus, and adult learning and human resource development, and marriage and family therapy at the Northern Virginia campus, and to the Ph.D. in adult development and aging, adult learning and human resource development, child development, family studies, and marriage and family therapy. (see Graduate Catalog)
| Requirements for all HD Majors: | |
|---|---|
| HD 1004: Human Dev. I: Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| HD 3004: Human Dev. II: Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
Career Advisors: Vickie Fu; Cosby Rogers
The Early Childhood Education Option is especially designed for students interested in teaching young children. The Early Childhood Teacher Education program is a five year collaborative venture between the Departments of Human Development and Teaching and Learning within the College of Human Resources and Education. It leads to teacher certification for grades pre-kindergarten through six. Students enter this program as freshmen or internal transfers in the Early Childhood Education Option in the Department of Human Development.
This undergraduate program integrates an in-depth study of child development within family, school, and community contexts, the disciplines taught in elementary schools, and extensive and diverse opportunities for contact with young children in preschool and school age settings. Focusing on the ideas and approaches of Piaget, Dewey, Vygotsky, Bronfenbrenner, and Reggio-Emilia, students in the ECE option integrate theory, research, and practice. Over the first four years, course work, field study, and internship experiences combine to enable students to critically examine various educational issues and approaches to teaching. Students earn a bachelors degree in three-and-a-half years, and upon successful completion of the fifth year in the Masters program in Teaching and Learning earn a masters degree and teacher certification.
| A. Required | |
|---|---|
| Required Early Childhood Courses | |
| HD 2224: Middle Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| HD 3204: Principles of Working with Children and Parents | 3 |
| *HD 3244:Observation and Assessment of Children | 3 |
| HD 3324: Family Relationships | 3 |
| *HD 4214: Curriculum and Program Planning in Child Development | 5 |
| HD 4324: Families and Child Under Stress | 3 |
| Required Pre-Professional Courses | |
| HD 2964: Field Studies in Public School | 2 |
| HD 2984: Special Study--Introduction to the Early Childhood Education Profession I | 1 |
| HD 2984: Special Study--Introduction to the Early Childhood Education Profession II | 1 |
| HD 2984: Special Study--Introduction to the Early Childhood Education Profession III | 1 |
| HD 2984: Special Study--Introduction to the Early Childhood Education Profession IV | 1 |
| EDCI 3024: Social Foundations of Education | 2 |
| EDCI 3144: Education of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDCI 4124: Psychological Foundations of Education for Preservice Teachers | 3 |
| EDCI 4964: Senior Field Experience | 3 |
| EDPE 3034: Teaching Physical Education for Elementary School | 3 |
| MUS 3204: Music for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | |
| EDCI 4614:Instructional Technology: Audio-Visual and Computer Uses
or EDVT 3434: Technology Education for Elementary School or EDVT 3475: Graphic Communication | 3 |
| Total Early Childhood Education Requirements | 46 |
| B. Academic Concentrations | |
| Academic Concentration I: Science | |
| GEOL 1004: Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1104 : Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2205: General Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 2215: General Physics Lab
or PHYS 1055: Introduction to Astronomy PHYS 1155 : Introduction to Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| Academic Concentration II: Math | |
| MATH 1614:Number and Computing for Teachers | 4 |
| MATH 1624: Geometry and Computing for Teachers | 4 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | |
| MATH 2534: Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
or MATH 2624: Algebra and Computing for Teachers or STAT 2004: Introductory Statistics or STAT 3604: Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| Academic Concentration III: Social Studies | |
| GEOG 1004: Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| HIST 1115: History of the United States
orHIST 1116: History to the United States | 3 |
| ECON 2005: Principles of Economics | 3 |
| Academic Concentration IV: English/Language Arts/Communication | |
| EDCI 4414: Teaching Composition: Methods and Materials | 3 |
| ENGL 3524 : Literature for Children | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | |
| EDCI 4424: Literature for Adolescents
or COMM 2004: Public Speaking or any ENGL (except 1105, 1106) or COMM course or any foreign language course (FR, GER, HEB, ITA, JPN, LAT, PORT, RUS, or SPAN) |
3 |
| Total Credits | 123 |
| *Writing Intensive Course
Note: Please consult the appropriate catalog course list or the departmental checksheet for prerequisites to required courses. |
|
Career Advisors: M. E. Verdu; F. Piercy
The Human Services Option is for students interested in a wide variety of careers and graduate school programs. The option provides undergraduate majors with a theoretical and experiential grounding in child and adult development and in family and relational dynamics. Course work includes emphases on how individuals and families develop over the life cycle, on the critical issues and events that influence families, and on family transitions and dynamics. The curriculum also focuses on human sexuality, family diversity, and social and public policies that affect individuals and their families. Through course work and field placement experiences, human services students learn strategies for improving the quality of family life. In addition to course work with the Department of Human Development, human services students take courses in the areas of psychology, sociology, biology, statistics and mathematics, writing and communication, family economics, creative arts, cultural traditions, and international perspectives on human concerns. Students may tailor their studies to their particular professional goals and interests through the use of free electives.
The field study, which integrates theory, research and practice, is a pivotal experience in students' career development. It increases students' communication and practice skills and helps narrow career interests. Field study placement sites have included Adult Day Services; New River Valley Hospice Program; Headstart; Blacksburg and Christiansburg Middle Schools; Blacksburg and Christiansburg High Schools; New River Valley Community Services Board; Voluntary Action Center; Big Brothers, Big Sisters; YMCA Student Programs; Montgomery County Office on Youth; Department of Social Services (Montgomery, Giles, Radford, and Roanoke); New River Community Sentencing; Women's Resource Center; Virginia Special Olympics; Blacksburg Planned Parenthood; Intercountry Adoption Program; and Carilion Hospital Child Life Program.
Careers open to human services graduates include: educational programs, employment and job training services, health and wellness programs, housing services, income programs, mental health services, nutrition and meals programs, protective services, recreation programs, respite services, social services, substance abuse programs, volunteer programs, and child care services. Graduate and professional options that human services graduates may consider include business, community health and public health, law, education, family studies, gerontology, marriage and family therapy, medicine and nursing, psychology and sociology, public administration, rehabilitation, and social work.
| A. Required (51 credits) | |
| COMM 2004: Public Speaking | 3 |
| HD 1004: Human Development I: Childhood and Adolescence | 3 |
| HD 3004: Human Development II: Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| *HD 2335-2336: Principles of Human Services | 3-3 |
| HD 3114: Issues in Aging
or HD 4114: Community Based Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| HD 3314: Human Sexuality | 3 |
| HD 3324: Family Relationships | 3 |
| HD 4324: Families and Children Under Stress | 3 |
| HD 4344: Community Programs in Family Life | 3 |
| HD 4354: The Family, Law, and Public Policy | 3 |
| HD 4364: Gender and Family Diversity | 3 |
| HD 4964: Field Study | 6 |
| HD 4984: Special Study--Parent Education and Practice | 3 |
| NERM 2304: Family Financial Management
or NERM 2404: Consumer Problems | 3 |
| STAT 3604: Statistics for the Social Sciences | 3 |
| B. Free Electives (Select 31 credits) | |
| Students are encouraged to consider the wide array of courses across the university curriculum as potential choices for electives to support their Human Services major. In consultation with the major advisor, each student should confirm that prerequisite requirements have been met before enrolling in elective courses. Courses used in Section A cannot be counted again in Section B. | |
| Total Credits | 120 |
|---|---|
| *Writing Intensive Course
Note: Please consult the appropriate catalog course list or the departmental checksheet for prerequisites to required courses. |
A student will be considered to have made satisfactory progress toward the degree when he/she has successfully completed the University Core Curriculum requirements for English, mathematics, and biology, and HD 1004, by the time the student has attempted 72 semester credits.
1004: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I: CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE
Basic concepts related to normal human development. Emphasis on developmental theories and principles of growth, development, and behavior of children from conception through adolescence. Designed as a general survey course for majors and non-majors. (3H,3C) I,II.
2214: INFANCY & EARLY CHILDHOOD
Theories, principles, normal patterns of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development from conception to the early school years. Micro and macro environmental influences on development are considered as they interact with genetic/biological determinants of development. Pre: 1004. (2H,3L,3C).
2224: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Basic concepts, principles and issues of child development during middle childhood are explored in order to describe and explain changes in behavior and cognitive activity as related to maturation and experience. Pre: 1004. (2H,3L,3C) I,II.
2335-2336: PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SERVICES
Basic concepts, techniques, and structure of the human services profession. Survey of client/family assessment and problem management. Pre: 1004 for 2335; 2335 for 2336. (3H,3C), I,II.
2964: FIELD STUDY
Pass/Fail only. Variable credit course.
2974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
2984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
3004: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II: ADULTHOOD & AGING
Introduction to gerontology. Basic concepts, principles, and issues of development in adulthood and old age. Pre: 1004. (3H,3C) I,II.
3114: ISSUES IN AGING
Seminar which investigates selected contemporary issues in adulthood and old age, such as family and friend relationships; work and retirement; political, legal, and economic issues; and women's concerns. (3H,3C).
3144 (EDCI 3144): EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Emphasizes legal, ethical, and economic bases, assessment and eligibility requirements, characteristics and educational implications, and practices pertaining to various exceptionalities. (3H,3C).
3204: PRINCIPLES OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN & PARENTS
Principles and techniques of guiding children's behavior will be studied from a developmental perspective. Parent education methods will be explored. Pre: 1004. (2H,3L,3C) I,II.
3244: OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN
Introduces observation as an important technique for studying and assessing children. Acquaints students with the history, research finding, and techniques of developmental screening and assessment of children. Pre: 1004. (2H,3L,3C) I,II.
3314: HUMAN SEXUALITY
Explores the diversity of human sexuality using global perspectives. Biological, historical, developmental, psychological, and sociological approaches frame this interdisciplinary examination of the social constructions of sexuality, the processes of gender stratification, and the development of sexual practices, rituals, mythologies, and belief systems across time and around the world. (3H,3C).
3324: FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Overview of basic concepts, principles, theories, and issues of development and change in family relationships. Topics include families in historical and contextual perspective, structural and relational diversity in families, and processes of relational development, maintenance, and dissolution in families. Junior standing required. (3H,3C). I,II.
3344: SOCIO-HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE FAMILY
Description and analysis of the process of change in American family patterns. (3H,3C) I,II.
3464 (EDHL 3464) (GEOG 3464) (HUM 3464) (NE 3464) (SOC 3464) (UAP 3464): APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES
The concept of community in Appalachia using a multidisciplinary approach and experiential learning. Interrelationships among geographically, culturally, and socially constituted communities, public policy, and human development. (2H,3L,3C) II.
4114: COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS
This course is intended to familiarize students with the health and human service programs that comprise the community based long term care system. Topics include an overview of dependent care issues, methods to determine service eligibility, and procedures for maintaining quality assurance. Students must be enrolled in 1C in field work/ practicum (HD 4964 or 5964) in conjunction with this course. Senior or graduate standing required. (3H,3C) I,II.
4214: CURRICULUM & PROGRAM PLANNING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Supervised experience in planning and implementing a learning environment conducive to meeting the developmental needs and interests of young children. Emphasis on exploration of means and materials suitable for creative expression. X-grade allowed. Pre: 1004, 3204. (3H,6L,5C) I,II.
4224: ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Addresses issues, functions, and responsibilities involved in developing and implementing child care programs. Included are types of programs, staffing, scheduling, environmental design, equipment, evaluation, and financing. Pre: 3204, 4214. (3H,3C).
4324: FAMILIES & CHILDREN UNDER STRESS
An investigation of the crises and stresses experienced by families and their members, and their attempts to cope with them. (3H,3C) I,II.
4334: PERSPECTIVES ON ADDICTION & FAMILY SYSTEMS
Intra-personal and inter-personal dimensions of compulsive- addictive patterns manifested in the context of the family system. Reciprocal interaction between families and other systems. Junior standing required. Pre: 3324 or 4324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4344: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN FAMILY LIFE
Issues related to formulation, delivery, and evaluation of family life education programs are included. Gain skills in conducting needs assessments and evaluating programs. Pre: 2335. (3H,3C). I,II.
4354: FAMILY, LAW, & PUBLIC POLICY
Theoretical and substantive issues that relate to the development and implementation of family policies. Implications of political culture and family legislation for the well-being of children and their families. Pre: 2335, 3324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4364: GENDER & FAMILY DIVERSITY
Examination of the changing character of individual and family diversity, as related to the intersections among gender, race, class, sexuality, age, and ability. Pre: 3324. (3H,3C) I,II.
4964: FIELD STUDY
Variable credit course.
4974: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Variable credit course.
4984: SPECIAL STUDY
Variable credit course.
4994: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Variable credit course.
Please see the Graduate Catalog for graduate course listings.
Virginia Tech -- Undergraduate Catalog, 2002-2004
Last update: August 2002
URL: http://www.vt.edu/academics/ugcat/ucdHD.html