HDFS 398

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Credit: 1 TO 3 hours.

Special topics in a field of study directly pertaining to subject matter in human development and family studies.

May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

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CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
74595	Lecture-Discussion	CLL	11:00AM -12:20PM	MW	5 Christopher Hall	Lleras, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/21-12/08/21 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Reasoning for Everyday Life Section Info: Statistical Reasoning for Everyday Life This introductory course teaches students how to be intelligent consumers of statistical information they may encounter in the media or their future careers. Emphasis is on developing critical thinking skills and a foundational understanding of statistical concepts from surveys and scientific studies concerning our health, behavior, attitudes, and beliefs by discussing and analyzing "real world" examples drawn from a variety of disciplines as well as popular press. STATS 100 or equivalent required. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
74721	Online Lecture	ETM	11:00AM -12:20PM	F	n.a.	Thomann Mitchell, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/21-12/08/21 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Families and the Law Section Info: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the most important aspects of the law from a family perspective and the ways in which the family in American society is impacted by and interacts with the legal system. The concept of family will be defined and discussed from a legal perspective, as will common family law topics such as marriage, divorce, child custody issues, and family violence. Other issues and laws that impact families will also be explored. Students will also discover the ways in which family science research may impact case law and legislation, the impacts of such legislation on the family, and the relationships between the fields of family science, the law, and public policy. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
74722	Online Lecture	JB	9:00AM -9:50AM	TRF	n.a.	Brooks, J	Part of Term: A Date Range: 08/23/21-10/15/21 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Child Health in South Africa Section Info: Child Health in South Africa: Guided Course + Remote Internship - 3 credit hours. Course offers a unique exploration of child development and health perspectives and challenges in South Africa. Topics: family, cultural and societal contexts, child guidance, food security, HIV, and tuberculosis care in childhood and adolescence , as well as the effect of COVIS_19 on child-being in communities already affected by socio-economic and health disparities. Teams of students from Illinois will partner with peers from South Africa to design developmentally and contextually appropriate programming for selected pediatric and youth projects in the Cape town area. Interactions with lectures and experts from Illinois and South Africa, as well as agency supervisors will guide student teams in critical thinking, ethics, and cross-cultural collaboration as they develop a project, curriculum guide, education contribution, or support mechanism for their assigned agency. Additional arranged collaborative time with your internship team will be required. Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman class standing.
73457	Lecture-Discussion	RBT	4:00PM -5:50PM	T	206 Early Child Development Lab	Light Shriner, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/23/21-12/08/21 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Registered Behavior Tech Prep Section Info: This course will provide students with the opportunity (1) to acquire 8-10 applied experience hours in visiting and participating in programs that provide supports or service related to autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), (2) to obtain knowledge and skills related to applied behavior analysis and the role of the Registered Behavior Technician (through 40-hours of approved training), and (3) to receive guidance, supervision, and evaluation of skills from a Board Certified Behavior Analysis to prepare them for certification as Registered Behavior Technicians* (RBTs). Participants will acquire the necessary experiences and documentation to apply and sit for RBT Examination. Contact Cheryl Light Shriner (slight@illinois.edu) for approval to register for course. 3 credit hours.