FS 103 SURVEY OF FAMILY STUDIES.  (3)
This survey course provides the student with a basic foundation in family studies, its history, and theories. Topics discussed include the social context of families, family roles, relationships within families, families and work/leisure, and family stress and violence.

FS 305 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. (4) Lecture-Laboratory (3-3) Prerequisite: PSY 206.
This course investigates the basic principles and patterns of child growth and development from birth through the middle childhood years.  The course material includes the study of child development theories and review of research involving young children.  The laboratory portion of the course provides students with practical experiences in working with young children and observing developmental patterns.  Specifically, students will spend three hours in the MUW Child & Parent Development Center once per week; the three-hour lab time will be arranged for each student individually.

FS 310 SURVEY OF COMMUNITY AGENCIES. (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the nature and scope of available community services. It provides an overview of the social services helping profession and the agencies that exist for providing assistance to clients. Emphasis is placed on the examination of social service institutions, the delivery of social services, and the nature and scope of the helping process between organizations as well as on an individual basis.

FS 311 COMMUNICATING FAMILY STUDIES. (3)
This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the instructional role of Family Studies teachers in secondary education. Special emphasis is given to objectives, organization of instructional plans and materials, learning strategies, and assessment.

FS 328 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 206
This course focuses on the application of theory and research to the understanding of adolescent development.  Special attention is given to the transactional nature of adolescent and family development within a social context.  Also listed as PSY 328.

FS 330 HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SOCIALIZATION. (3)
This course examines the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of human sexuality and interaction throughout the lifespan.

FS 335 MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES. (3)
Focuses on the practical application of management principles for use of all resources to maximize individual and family satisfactions.

FS 342 ISSUES IN CONSUMERISM (3).  This course will introduce students to a general knowledge of consumer issues concerning social-psychological and economic aspects apparel and housing.  Issues of current importance to individuals and family lifestyles will be presented.

FS 401 FAMILIES AND PUBLIC POLICY. (3) Prerequisite: FS 103.
This course will address the needs of families through public policy. It will focus on the legislative process, implementation of law, as well as current and pending legislation in local, state and national government policies that directly effect families.

FS 402 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES. (3) Prerequisite: FS 103.
This seminar course reviews the current status of family studies and related disciplines; assists the students in synthesizing their undergraduate study; introduces students to professional standards and ethics; promotes in-depth discussion of contemporary topics in family studies.

FS 418 ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS. (3) Prerequisite: FS 305 or permission of instructor.
Covers topics related to administration of agency or educational programs that serve families or individuals of various ages. Topics covered relate to finances, space/equipment, staff, enrollment, health, safety curriculum, community relationships, food management, etc.

FS 421 ADULT DEVELOPMENT. (3) (Also listed as PSY 421) Prerequisite: PSY 206.
Examination of the multi-dimensional aspects of adult life from early young-adulthood through middle age; including family life and alternate lifestyles, and the transitions to parenting, empty-nest, mid-life, and retirement. Educational needs of adults and program planning are included.

FS 425 PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION. (3) Prerequisite: FS 103.
This course is designed to introduce students to the process of creating life-skill programs for individuals and families. It will cover the principles of educational programming for non-academic settings in human service agencies and provide training in grant writing and program evaluation.

FS 430 BASIC COUNSELING SKILLS. (3) Prerequisite: PSY 408 and PSY 201. Interactive lecture-lab.
This course introduces the student to an eclectic model for counseling and psychotherapy with an emphasis on developing the basic interpersonal skills necessary to be successful in a professional helping field.  Also listed as PSY 430.

FS 468 PARENTING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. (3) Prerequisite: FS 305 or permission of the instructor.  This course focuses on the application of theory, research, and practice to the understanding of the role of parents in guiding the behavior and development of children from birth to adolescence.  The instructor will place emphasis on the processes, procedures, techniques, and resources of parent education in a pluralistic society.

FS 470 HEALTH, DRUGS AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCIES. (3)
This courses assesses the implications of drug use on human health with a focus on drug actions and interactions, motivational factors that influence the use of drugs, and long-term societal effects of drug use.

FS 495 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FAMILY STUDIES. (Variable, 1-3) Must be arranged with the Family Studies coordinator.
Students may choose a topic specific to personal interest or career objective.

FS 499 FIELD EXPERIENCE IN FAMILY STUDIES OCCUPATIONS. (6) Prerequisite: Must have completed all academic courses required in the Family Studies major and have 120 volunteer hours in human service or educational settings.  Permission of the FS Field Experience Coordinator is also required.
This course requires the student to complete 280 hours of supervised field experience at approved locations.  The purpose of this course is to provide the student with real-world experience in a selected setting and to establish professional-level relationships in the field of Human Services.