Apr 29, 2024  
2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
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Human Development and Family Studies

  
  • HDFS 6210 - Cultural Diversity in Families


    3 credits

    This course covers selected issues related to family patterns and functions associated with ethnicity, gender, and social class, as well as additional topics related t the expertise of the instructor.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7210  

  
  • HDFS 6220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships


    3 credits

    In accordance with the expertise of the instructor, this course covers selected interpersonal issues in intimate and family relations.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7220  

  
  • HDFS 6230 - Family and Social Policy


    3 credits

    In accordance with the expertise of the instructor, this course covers issues and implications of local, state, and federal policies relating to individuals and families across the lifespan.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7230  

  
  • HDFS 6310 - Introduction to Marriage and Family Therapy Theory and Practice


    3 credits

    This course is an overview of marriage and family therapy models and essential MFT therapy skills. It includes the historical development of marriage and family therapy as a profession and a practice.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to HDFS Marriage and Family Therapy master’s students only

  
  • HDFS 6320 - Theories and Models of Systemic Therapy


    3 credits

    This course covers epistemological and philosophical directions of marriage and family therapy, beginning with early applications of general systems theories and cybernetics through constructivist and postmodern frameworks.

  
  • HDFS 6325 - Gender and Diversity in Family Therapy


    3 credits

    This course is designed to examine issues of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation and other contextual factors as they relate to marriage and family therapy.  A major goal helps students respond in a culturally sensitive, non-sexist and non-prejudicial manner to the families and individuals that they serve professionally, especially who have been marginalized in the past.

  
  • HDFS 6330 - Couple and Sex Therapy


    3 credits

    This course covers the investigation and development of skills essential for couple and sex therapy for the practicing therapist.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Human Development and Family Studies or Marriage and Family Therapy master’s degree program

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • HDFS 6340 - Collaborative Health Care and Psychopharmacology


    3 credits

    This course provides students with an understanding of collaborative health care and psychopharmacology. The overall objective is to help therapists utilize the biopsychosocial-spiritual model to work within the health care system to more effectively advocate for their clients and effectively work with medical personnel.

  
  • HDFS 6350 - Addictions and Violence in Marriage and Family Therapy


    3 credits

    This course assists students in developing the clinical skills to work in the therapeutic setting with individuals, couples, and families confronted with addictions and/or interpersonal violence. Overall objectives include ensuring the physical and emotional safety of clients as well as the impact of addictions on the family system and course of treatment.

    Repeatable
  
  • HDFS 6355 - Child and Family Play Therapy


    3 credits

    This course is designed to educate students on the theories and concepts behind child and family therapy and provides evidence-based methods for working with children. The overall objective is to help therapists integrate effective therapy methods for children into their existing frameworks of family therapy.

  
  • HDFS 6360 - Ethical and Professional Development


    3 credits

    Students learn about ethical, legal, and professional issues in marriage and family therapy.

  
  • HDFS 6370 - Psychopathology and Assessment in Marriage and Family Therapy


    3 credits

    This course provides students with the ability to assess and accurately diagnose individual psychopathology. Students effectively utilize individual, couple, and family assessments to assist in diagnosis and treatment. 

  
  • HDFS 6380 - Survey of Systemic Research and Methods


    3 credits

    Students examine contemporary research issues in marriage and family therapy.

    Repeatable
  
  • HDFS 6390 - Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy


    1-6 credits

    This is a supervised clinical experience in marriage and family therapy. It may be graded Pass/Fail, as determined by instructor or section.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • Instructor permission


    Repeatable for credit.
    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • HDFS 6400 - Topical Seminar in Consumer Science


    3 credits

    This course covers selected issues in consumer science.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 6410 - Family Financial Problems


    3 credits

    This is a review of research on family financial problems, including bankruptcy and related public policies.

  
  • HDFS 6420 - Housing Policy and Issues


    3 credits

    Students learn about housing market forces and housing policies at the local, state, national, and international levels. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7420  

  
  • HDFS 6430 - Economics of Aging


    3 credits

    This course explores the economic behavior of the elderly, including financial preparation and security, health-wealth connection, labor force behavior, intergenerational transfers and supports, and living arrangements. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as:   

  
  • HDFS 6500 - Topical Seminar: Human Development


    3 credits

    This course covers selected issues in human development.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 6510 - Development in Infancy


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from birth to age three and the major developmental domains of physical, neurological, perception, cognition, language, emotion, and social development. Additional topics are discussed relating to the expertise of the instructor. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7510  

  
  • HDFS 6520 - Development in Childhood


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from age 3 to about age 12. It focuses on major developmental domains of physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development across context related to the expertise of the instructor. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7520  

  
  • HDFS 6530 - Development in Adolescence


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from age 12 to about age 20. The focus is on major developmental domains associated with adolescence, including physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development across context related to the expertise of the instructor. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7530  

  
  • HDFS 6540 - Adulthood and Aging


    3 credits

    This is a graduate seminar exploring various theories and empirical applications in young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late life. Classic studies, as well as cutting-edge research span topics and developmental methodology central to the study of adulthood.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7540  

  
  • HDFS 6900 - Topical Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies


    1-3 credits

    This course covers selected issues in human development and family studies.

    Repeatable
  
  • HDFS 6910 - Parenting


    3 credits

    This course covers the topic of parenting from perspectives of human development, family relations, and consumer science. Specific topics are selected within each of these perspectives. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7910  

  
  • HDFS 6920 - Aging


    3 credits

    This course explores research on aging from three perspectives: individual, marital/family relations, and family financial/economic issues. Students apply gerontology research to solve problems from each perspective.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 7920  

  
  • HDFS 6960 - Readings/Conference


    1-6 credits

    This course consists of the directed independent study of topics preselected by faculty and students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 6961 - HDFS Teaching Assistantship Orientation


    1 credit

    This course provides students with an introduction to becoming a teaching assistant in a university classroom.  Specifically, it focuses on students developing an understanding of the roles, expectations, responsibilities, strategies, and ethics associated with effective instruction in the university setting.

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • HDFS 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-6 credits

    This course consists of research for a master’s thesis, arranged with the advisor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Advisor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
  
  • HDFS 6980 - Graduate Practicum


    1-9 credits

    This course consists of the application of family and human development skills and knowledge in a supervised setting as arranged by the advisor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Advisor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
  
  • HDFS 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    This course consists of continuing registration to complete thesis requirements.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • HDFS 7032 - Multivariate Data Analysis in Human Development and Family Studies


    3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to common multivariate statistical analyses and the statistical software used to conduct them, with an emphasis on applications of these approaches in family and developmental sciences.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    One of the following:



  
  • HDFS 7033 - Dyadic and Longitudinal Data


    3 credits

    Students come to understand concepts related to Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), and Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). Emphasis is on understanding and applying methods of working with dyadic and longitudinal data. Students specify their models and analyze data using related software.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • HDFS 7034 - Extant/Secondary Data Analysis


    3 credits

    In this course, students learn to locate and download secondary data sets, use codebooks to identify variables, select subpopulations of participants from extant data sets, and select variables from extant data.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: EDUC 6600  or PSY 6600  

  
  • HDFS 7050 - Advanced Research and Theory in Consumer Science


    3 credits

    This course consists of the critical review of research and theories in consumer science.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: HDFS 6050  

  
  • HDFS 7060 - Advanced Research and Theory in Human Development


    3 credits

    This course consists of the critical review of research and theories in human development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: HDFS 6060  or equivalent

  
  • HDFS 7070 - Advanced Research/Theory in Family Relations


    3 credits

    This course consists of a critical review of research and theories in marriage and family relationships.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: HDFS 6070  or equivalent

  
  • HDFS 7080 - Professional Development


    3 credits

    This is a capstone course for graduate students, emphasizing issues related to professional development (e.g., grant writing, publishing, vitae development, interview skills, developing a research agenda, networking, ethics, professional conduct, teaching, etc.).

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6080  

  
  • HDFS 7200 - Topical Seminar in Family Relations


    3 credits

    Students study selected issues for advanced professionals in family relations.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 7210 - Cultural Diversity in Families


    3 credits

    This course covers selected issues related to family patterns and functions associated with ethnicity, gender, and social class, as well as additional topics related to the expertise of the instructor.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6210  

  
  • HDFS 7220 - Interpersonal Family Relationships


    3 credits

    In accordance with the expertise of the instructor, this course covers selected interpersonal issues in intimate and family relations.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6220  

  
  • HDFS 7230 - Family and Social Policy


    3 credits

    In accordance with the expertise of the instructor, this course covers issues and implications of local, state, and federal policies relating to individuals and families across the lifespan.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6230  

  
  • HDFS 7300 - Advanced Theories in Marriage and Family Therapy


    3 credits

    This course enhances understanding within the following clinical competencies: empirically-supported models and interventions; diverse families, cultural issues, and personal blind spots; and developing clinically relevant and research-anchored specializations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

  
  • HDFS 7310 - Contemporary Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy


    3 credits

    This doctoral level course facilitates professional development for MFTs, including ethical models and their application, professional practices and applications to contemporary problems, and family law and policy for MFTs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

  
  • HDFS 7320 - Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy Education


    3 credits

    This course focuses on relational/systemic education, supervision, and MFT consultation. During this course students develop a working philosophy of each of the core aspects of MFT education and create a personal academic portfolio. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

  
  • HDFS 7420 - Housing Policy and Issues


    3 credits

    Students learn about housing market forces and housing policies at the local, state, national, and international levels. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6420  

  
  • HDFS 7430 - Economics of Aging


    3 credits

    This course explores the economic behavior of the elderly, including financial preparation and security, health-wealth connection, labor force behavior, intergenerational transfers and supports, and living arrangements. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6430  

  
  • HDFS 7500 - Topical Seminar in Human Development


    3 credits

    This course consists of selected issues for advanced professionals in human development.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 7510 - Development in Infancy


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from birth to age three and the major developmental domains of physical, neurological, perception, cognition, language, emotion, and social development. Additional topics are discussed relating to the expertise of the instructor. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6510  

  
  • HDFS 7520 - Development in Childhood


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from age 3 to about age 12. It focuses on major developmental domains of physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development across context related to the expertise of the instructor. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6520  

  
  • HDFS 7530 - Development in Adolescence


    3 credits

    This course covers the developmental period from age 12 to about age 20. The focus is on major developmental domains associated with adolescence, including physical, cognitive, and emotional/social development across context related to the expertise of the instructor. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6530  

  
  • HDFS 7540 - Adulthood and Aging


    3 credits

    This is a graduate seminar exploring various theories and empirical applications in young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late life. Classic studies, as well as cutting-edge research span topics and developmental methodology central to the study of adulthood.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6540  

  
  • HDFS 7900 - Topical Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies


    1-3 credits

    Students learn about selected issues for advanced professionals in human development and family studies.

    Repeatable for credit.
    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • HDFS 7910 - Parenting


    3 credits

    This course covers the topic of parenting from perspectives of human development, family relations, and consumer science. Specific topics are selected within each of these perspectives. Additional work is required for those enrolled in the PhD level course.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6910  

  
  • HDFS 7920 - Aging


    3 credits

    This course explores research on aging from three perspectives: individual, marital/family relations, and family financial/economic issues. It applies gerontology research to solve problems from each perspective.

    Cross-listed as: HDFS 6920  

  
  • HDFS 7960 - Readings/Conference


    1-6 credits

    This is a directed independent study of topics preselected by faculty and student.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • HDFS 7970 - Dissertation Research


    1-9 credits

    This course consists of research for a dissertation, as arranged with an advisor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Advisor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • HDFS 7980 - Advanced Graduate Practicum


    1-9 credits

    This course consists of the professional supervision of doctoral students, applying general principles from the study of research in family and human development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Advisor permission

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • HDFS 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    This course consists of continuing registration to complete dissertation requirements.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.

Family and Consumer Sciences Education

  
  • FCSE 1021 - Personal Finance


    3 credits

    This course is designed for all students, introducing them to personal financial planning throughout all stages of life. Emphasis is placed on planning for, acquiring, protecting and investing wealth to meet personal financial objectives.

    Cross-listed as: BUSN 1021  

  
  • FCSE 1040 - Introductory Sewing for Outdoor Products


    3 credits

    Introductory-level sewing techniques in this course are geared toward beginning sewing students. Topics focus on sewing for the outdoor industry and manufacturing. It includes the use of sewing machines and sergers. No previous sewing experience is needed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    • Enrollment in the Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) or Outdoor Product Design and Development (OPDD) program.


  
  • FCSE 1140 - Introductory Sewing


    2 credits

    This course teaches introductory-level sewing techniques geared toward beginning sewing students, including the use of sewing machines and sergers. No previous sewing experience is needed.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE and OPDD majors or instructor permission

    Pass/Fail only
  
  • FCSE 1350 - Financial Literacy (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    This course introduces basic financial subjects and explores ways to balance between the numerical and behavioral aspects of finances, such as how financial decisions are affected by behavior and relationships within a family and societal context.

  
  • FCSE 2040 - Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations


    3 credits

    Students learn intermediate-level sewing techniques and construction of clothing. Other topics include pattern alteration and fitting, use of elements and principles of design in apparel, and use of multiple construction machines.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • Admission to the Family and Consumer Sciences Education or Outdoor Product Design and Development program
    • And one of the following:
      • FCSE 1040 
      • FCSE 1140 
      • State skills test with 80% score or better, or equivalent skills test with 80% score or better and instructor permission


    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • FCSE 2350 - Financial Literacy 2


    3 credits

    This course provides an overview of financial topics with emphasis on principles of investing, retirement, estate planning, and money biases.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 1350  or HDFS 3350 

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
  
  • FCSE 2510 - Orientation to Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    3 credits

    This course provides an overview of what is required to teach Family and Consumer Sciences Education in secondary schools.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to FCSE majors

  
  • FCSE 2520 - Managing FCCLA


    2 credits

    This course is designed to teach students how to establish and operate an FCCLA Chapter in a secondary setting.

  
  • FCSE 2700 - FCSE Housing and Interiors


    3 credits

    This course emphasizes the identification and use of the elements and principles of design. Other topics include furniture arrangement basics, floor plan evaluation, space planning, and design-related careers as they relate to the associated high school courses taught in FCSE.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE major

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • FCSE 3030 - Textile Science (DSC/QI)


    DSC, QI Depth Life and Physical Sciences, Quantitative Intensive
    4 credits

    Students study fibers, yarns, fabric constructions, and finishes related to suitability for the desired end uses. They learn to use mathematics and descriptive statistics for reporting and interpreting data collected from lab experiments. The course includes lectures and laboratory.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Students must meet all of the following or have instructor permission:

    • QL course with a C- or better
    • Admission into an FCSE or OPDD major
    • Completion of at least 30 credits


  
  • FCSE 3040 - Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking


    3 credits

    Students learn two methods of developing apparel patterns: flat pattern design and basic drafting. Students test these methods by constructing garments, culminating with the development of a design challenge.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 2040  

  
  • FCSE 3080 - Dress and Humanity (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    This course explores the relationships of dress practices and fashion within a sociocultural context. Topics include the history, theories, design, industry, sustainability, and personal awareness of fashion and dress practices. An opportunity for community service learning is included.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of University Studies Breadth Humanities (BHU) course

  
  • FCSE 3140 - Digital Pattern Rendering


    3 credits

    This course is focused on digital CAD software for design, grading, scaling, and development of apparel patterns.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 3040  

  
  • FCSE 3200 - Adult Responsibilities Methods


    3 credits

    This course assists students preparing to teach Family and Consumer Sciences in developing an accurate understanding and awareness of teaching content related to the responsibilities of adulthood. The course fulfills the USBOE human sexuality and health methods requirement for teachers. 

  
  • FCSE 3300 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience I


    1 credit

    This is an on-site experience that allows students to work with a family and consumer sciences education teacher. Students practice teaching and learn classroom management principles.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Education Professional Education Component

    Corequisite: FCSE 3400  

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FCSE 3400 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods I


    3 credits

    Students learn how to successfully plan and manage a family and consumer sciences classroom.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Education

    Corequisite: FCSE 3300  

  
  • FCSE 3790 - Housing and Interior Design Teaching Methods


    3 credits

    This course mirrors Utah’s State Board of Education standards for housing and interior design. Students review housing and interior design content, and then generate teaching strategies appropriate for teaching that content at the high school level.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:
    • FCSE 2700  or FCSE 3700
    • Enrollment limited to FCSE majors only


    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • FCSE 4000 - Early Childhood Education Internship


    3 credits

    Students learn how to legally operate a childcare center and help young children increase their skill development. Students complete an internship at a licensed early childhood educational facility in addition to completing assignments that correspond with this experience.

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • FCSE 4030 - Textiles and Technology


    3 credits

    Students explore the qualities and properties of fibers that can be embedded in, integrated with, and applied to fabric construction for use in the outdoor industry. Textile innovations, smart textiles, and sustainable textiles are studied for deeper understanding and application.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 3030  

  
  • FCSE 4040 - Advanced Apparel Studies


    3 credits

    Concepts of fashion fundamentals and entry-level business related to fashion marketing are explored. Fundamentals covered include fashion concepts, application of design elements, principles, marketing terminology, fashion cycles, key components of the fashion industry, retail merchandise categories, and fashion promotion.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 3080  

  
  • FCSE 4140 - Advanced Apparel Design


    3 credits

    Students learn advanced design principles and techniques applied to the construction of apparel.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 3030  

  
  • FCSE 4210 - Cognition and Evaluation of Student Learning in Career and Technical Education


    3 credits

    Overview of the various methods used to measure and evaluate student achievement, within the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains with emphasis on performance based and authentic assessment specific to the Career and Technical Education classroom.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Secondary Teacher Education Program

    Cross-listed as: ASTE 4210 BUSN 4210 , and TEE 4210 

  
  • FCSE 4240 - Advanced Gear Design


    3 credits

    Students learn advanced design principles and techniques applied to the construction of soft goods, gear, and accessories for the outdoor industry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 3030  

  
  • FCSE 4250 - Internship in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    1-12 credits

    Midmanagement-level experience in a position approved by the department. One credit earned for each 60 hours of experience.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing

    Repeatable for credit.


    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FCSE 4300 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Clinical Experience II


    1 credit

    This is an on-site experience that allows students to work with a family and consumer sciences education teacher.  Students practice teaching and learn classroom management principles.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FCSE 4400 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Methods II


    3 credits

    This course explores the development of competency in curriculum planning and skill in using instructional strategies, resources, and assessment based on theories of learning and human development. Topics include instructional strategies, assessment, curriculum planning, program promotion, and professional development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • FCSE 4510 - Footwear Concepts


    3 credits

    This is an advanced design course discussing construction, manufacture, sales, and design of footwear within the outdoor industry. It includes industry partner contributions to the curriculum.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to the Outdoor Product Design and Development program

  
  • FCSE 4900 - Independent Study in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    1-5 credits

    Prior to registration, students must identify a project of interest and discuss the project with instructor. Check with major department for limitations on number of credits that can be counted for graduation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing and approval of faculty

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • FCSE 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar


    2 credits

    This course consists of weekly contact with student teachers in their secondary education placements.  It includes teaching plans, procedures, adaptive classroom practices, and evaluation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    Corequisite: FCSE 5630  

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FCSE 5550 - Continuing Education in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    0.5-3 credits

    Concentrated offerings to increase knowledge, skills, or creative expression in current Family and Consumer Sciences Education topics or curriculum areas. Check with major department for limitations on number of credits that can be counted for graduation.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • FCSE 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools


    10 credits

    After assignment to a cooperating family and consumer sciences educator, students are given professional responsibilities associated with teaching.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FCSE 4300 , FCSE 4400  

    Corequisite: FCSE 5500  

    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FCSE 6340 - Curriculum Development, Testing and Evaluation


    3 credits

    Examines current trends in curriculum and program development related to specific educational outcomes. Includes curriculum development process.

  
  • FCSE 6460 - Graduate Topics in Family and Consumer Sciences Education


    1-3 credits

    Surveys selected topics in family and consumer sciences education. Topics will be unique each time course is offered.

    Repeatable for credit.



Finance

  
  • FIN 1010 - Financial Literacy


    3 credits

    The primary objective of this course is to increase financial literacy through problem-solving and through an understanding of personal finance. Topics covered include choosing a mortgage, selecting insurance, budgeting, consumer credit, investments, and retirement.

  
  • FIN 3010 - Financial Markets and Principles of Personal Investing


    3 credits

    This course covers an exploratory glance at various types of financial markets, such as bond, stock, and commodity markets. In addition, the course offers some introductory principles to personal investing and participation in these types of markets.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: A declared major outside of the Huntsman School of Business or an undeclared major

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • FIN 3200 - Financial Management


    3 credits

    This course concentrates on developing tools that will be necessary for financial managers. It covers various topics, such as time value of money, risk analysis, asset valuations, financial statement analysis, and financial markets and institutions.

  
  • FIN 3400 - Corporate Finance (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    This course concentrates on the decision-making of financial managers and other professionals required to make finance-related decisions in a contemporary business environment. Capital budgeting, firm valuation, capital structure and working capital management are covered.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FIN 3200  

  
  • FIN 3460 - Fundamentals of Personal Investing


    3 credits

    This course provides an examination of investment vehicles available to personal investors. It principally emphasizes corporate and government securities. Credit cannot be used toward requirements for a finance major.

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
  
  • FIN 4250 - Finance Internship


    1-9 credits

    This course provides finance internship experience in a career-related position approved by the Department of Economics and Finance. The course does not qualify as an upper-division FIN elective for students in the economics and finance programs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    • FIN 3200  with a grade of C or better
    • Advisor approval


    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • FIN 4300 - International Finance


    3 credits

    This course presents an overview of international financial management, including international financial markets, exchange rate behavior, and financing international trade.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

     

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.

  
  • FIN 4410 - Financial Institutions


    3 credits

    This course covers the role of domestic and international financial institutions in supplying services to consumers, businesses and governments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: FIN 3200  

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Fall 2021.
 

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