HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES

Individual and Family Life Development

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

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $588 undergraduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 12-May 2, 2005

Registration Deadline: January 5, 2005

   Development of individuals, families, and their reciprocal relationships as affected by external factors; examined within a framework of life-span developmental tasks. Be part of online discussion groups to share perspectives and dialogue about principles of, and issues associated with, individual and family life development, as these are introduced during the course.

Computer Requirements: webct.ait.iastate.edu/ISUtools/webhtml/webct_specs.html

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

Instructor: Craig Allen

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

Development and Guidance in Early Childhood, Ages Birth Through 8

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 223X, section XW

Credit: 3 undergraduate credits

Tuition: $543 undergraduate

ONLINE

Dates: January 10-May 6, 2005

Registration Deadline: December 27, 2004

   Typical and atypical development from birth through eight years of age. Development and guidance within the contexts of the family, program, and society. Guided observation of physical, motor, cognitive, language, social and emotional development.

Computer Requirements: requirements listed at webct.ait.iastate.edu/ISUtools/webhtml/webct_specs.html. Internet connection (the faster the better, but 28K will work), Adobe Acrobat Reader, Quicktime player, word processing software that will save to RTF format, CD_ROM drive in the computer, VCR

Instructor: Cathy Hockaday

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

Introduction to Financial Counseling

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 493J/593J, section XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate or graduate credit, offered only pass/fail

Tuition: $196 undergraduate, $305 graduate, plus $10 delivery fee

ONLINE www.fcs.iastate.edu/financial/Certification/j.htm

Dates: You have four months to complete the course

   Explore financial counseling tactics, strategies and techniques necessary for effective counseling: communication, listening, pacing, dealing with conflict, and gender issues. After your assignments are completed and turned in, you may sit for the final exam, which is 50 multiple choice questions.

Prerequisite: off-campus student

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Financial Counselor Certification, Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Mark Oleson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

Personal and Family Finance

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 493K/593K, section XW

Credit: 2 undergraduate or graduate credits, offered only pass/fail

Tuition: $392 undergraduate, $610 graduate, plus $10 delivery fee

ONLINE www.fcs.iastate.edu/financial/Certification/k.htm

Dates: You have six months to complete the course

   Examine some of the prominent issues surrounding the effective management of personal and family finances including managing taxes, financial planning, insurance, real estate, and retirement and estate planning. After your assignments are completed and turned in, you may sit for the final exam, which is 100 multiple choice questions.

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Financial Counselor Certification, Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Mark Oleson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

Consumer Credit Issues

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 493M/593M, section XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate or graduate credit, offered only pass/fail

Tuition: $196 undergraduate, $305 graduate, plus $10 delivery fee

ONLINE www.fcs.iastate.edu/financial/Certification/m.htm

Dates: You have four months to complete the course

   Examine the most prevalent credit issues facing consumers today: consumer rights, credit reporting, credit cards, foreclosure, repossession, student loans, bankruptcy, and others. Strategies for encountering problems and available resources will be discussed from both a consumer and financial counselor perspective. After your assignments are completed and turned in, you may sit for the final exam, which is 50 multiple choice questions.

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Financial Counselor Certification, Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Mark Oleson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

Counseling Process

Course Number: Human Development and Family Studies (HD FS) 493N/593N, section XW

Credit: 1 undergraduate or graduate credit, offered only pass/fail

Tuition: $196 undergraduate, $305 graduate plus $10 delivery fee

ONLINE www.fcs.iastate.edu/financial/Certification/n.htm

   Hands-on training in financial counseling. 40 supervised hours are required for the completion of this program. Arrangements should be made with the instructor prior to enrolling in this course. This one-credit opportunity is the final course to receive ISU Extension Financial Counselor Certification.

Prerequisite: permission of the instructor, (515) 294-8644 or oleson@iastate.edu

Computer Requirements: Internet and e-mail access

Note: May be applied toward Financial Counselor Certification, Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Distribution area of professional fields)

Instructor: Mark Oleson

For information visit: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/courses/disciplinesp05.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

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3501 Harry Langdon Blvd
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Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
Phone: 712-366-3647
Fax: 712-366-1723
E-mail: swirrc@iastate.edu