HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

Individual and Family Life Development

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 102-XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Development of individuals, families, and their reciprocal relationships as affected by external factors; examined within a framework of life-span developmental tasks.

Computer Requirements: free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed CD-ROM drive recommended but not required

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (social sciences group of the general education requirements or distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Tara Dekkers

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Communication in Family Development

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) HDFS 370-XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

ONLINE in WebCT

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   Examine family from a communication perspective. Consideration of communication and how it functions to develop, maintain, enrich and limit family relationships.

Prerequisites: 3 credits in social sciences

Computer Requirements: computer with high speed internet access (e.g., dsl, cable)

Note: May be applied toward Bachelor of Liberal Studies (verbal communications group of the general education requirements or distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Marcia L. Michaels

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Early Childhood Development

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 493A-XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

WEBCT AND CD-ROM

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   The course will cover the typical and atypical development of children from 0-8 years of age. Development and guidance within the contexts of the family, program, and society will be highlighted. Guided observations of physical, motor, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development will be required.

Computer Requirements: WebCT Requirements, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Quicktime Player, Word processing software, CD-ROM Drive

Instructor: Cathy Hockaday

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Partnering with Parents: Walking the Journey Together

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) HDFS 493B/HDFS 593B, XA, XB, XW

Credit: 3 graduate, 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate, $1041graduate

Section XA- WebCT and in Ames, January 8 & 22; February 5, 19 & 20 ; March 4, 25 & 26 ; April 8 & 29 (Snow Date: May 6), Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30am-3:30pm

Section XB- WebCT and in Creston, January 23; February 6 & 20; March 5 & 19; April 2, 16 & 30; May 14 & 21

Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm

Section XW- WebCT only January 14 - June 20, 2008

Alternative Enrollment Deadline: January 16, 2008

   This is an outreach academy designed to strengthen the core competencies of parenting educators. Eleven modules are delivered in face-to-face group settings in various locations in Iowa, and through online learning activities. Topics are covered in full-day modules and accompanied by online learning activities. For more information visit: Partnering for Parents Website

Recommendations: Introduction to child development; Introduction to parenting and/or education

Computer Requirements: Internet Access

Note: May be applied toward Family Worker Certification, Master of Family & Consumer Sciences, MS, M.Ed. Or PhD in FCS Education (Leadership Academy)

Instructor: Kimberly Greder

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Financial Development for Young Adults

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) HDFS 493F-XE

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $669 undergraduate

STREAMING VIDEO / WEBCT

Dates: January 9 = May 4, 2008

Alternative Enrollment Deadline: January 9, 2008

   This course provides an introduction to financial skills for young adults about resource management decisions they face, and to evaluate educational methods to serve young adults. Topics to be covered include personal finance and financial goals, student loans, money management skills, savings and payment services, use of credit and credit cards, housing selection, future financial planning, selection of major and career path, and issues in consumer finance and protection (e.g. identity theft).

Computer Requirements: computer with high speed internet access (e.g., dsl, cable)

Instructor: Doug Borkowski

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Financial Planning Class

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) HDFS 493W-XE

Credit: 2 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $446 undergraduate

STREAMING VIDEO

Dates: January 14 - May 9, 2008

Enrollment Deadline: December 31, 2007

   This course would cover topics related to issues that graduating students will face. We are going to assist students with the development of their financial plan. Topics to be covered in this class would include investing, student loan consolidation, job benefits, career opportunities, cost of living comparisons, insurance selection, home-ownership procedures, credit management, and retirement planning.

Computer Requirements: This course is recommended for individuals that are nearing college graduation; those looking to understand future financial possibilities associated with employment, investing, achieving financial goals, and purchasing a home.

Instructor: Doug Borkowski/Scott Drake

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplineSpring08.htm or call Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. toll free (800) 262-0015.

To Register visit: http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/register.htm

Southwest Iowa Regents Resource Center
3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
ISD Campus, Careers Building
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu