Courses and Syllabi
INTS Courses That Satisfy Mason Core Requirements >>
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Human Development and Family Science Fall 2025
Undergraduate
HDFS 200: Individual and Family Development (3 Credits)
Examines how individuals and families function and develop over the lifespan. Uses a multidisciplinary approach to integrate theories of family science and human development emphasizing the role of contextual factors in contemporary families' lives. Explores the impact of gender, socioeconomics, race/ethnicity, culture, and immigrant status on human development and family relationships. Introduces a basic model of scientific inquiry and theorizing. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. May not be repeated for credit.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Social/Behavioral Sciences
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 200 - DL1: Individual/Family Development — Julia Madeleine Shadur — 10:30 AM to 01:10 PM F - Online
HDFS 300: Individual and Family Services Delivery (3 Credits)
Offers an overview of human services delivery with a focus on families. Explores the historical and social contexts as well as the theoretical orientations of systems that shape delivery of services to families. Examines: 1) economic and cultural barriers that prevent families from gaining access to services; 2) social policy surrounding services for families; 3) ethical and legal issues in family services. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Recommended Prerequisite: HDFS 200.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 300 - DL2: Indivdual Family Service Deliv — Cheryl Hoffman - Online
HDFS 301: The Hospitalized Child and Family (3 Credits)
Examines the philosophy, purposes, and concepts of Child Life Specialists. Explores developmental and psychological needs of hospitalized children, their families, and those who provide services to children. Examines the impact of illness and illness-related stressors on the dynamics of the family and strategies for coping. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to INTS 323.
Recommended Prerequisite: HDFS 200 or permission from instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 301 - DL1: The Hospitalized Child/Family — Jamie Gentille - Online
HDFS 302: Therapeutic Benefits of Play (3 Credits)
Examines the history of therapeutic play programs, theoretical basis for play and how the application of play techniques are used to promote healing, growth, and development for children and adolescents as it relates to multiple professions including child life. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to INTS 313.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 302 - DL1: Therapeutic Benefits of Play — Emily S Freeborn - Online
HDFS 400: Advanced Family Processes (3 Credits)
Examines family system dynamics and processes, with an emphasis on cultural and contextual factors that influence family functioning and well-being over the lifespan. Examines both healthy and dysfunctional family processes (including abuse, neglect, and family violence). Explores evidence-based practices and interventions that promote family health, resilience, and well-being. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Recommended Prerequisite: HDFS 200 or permission from instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 400 - DL1: Advanced Family Processes — Hideko Hamada Bassett - Online
HDFS 498: Internship and Analysis in Human Development and Family Science (1-6 Credits)
Enables students to discuss work-related experiences within the context of developmental and family theories and research. Fosters and promotes professional development through class and small group discussions, activities, lectures, guest speakers, and practical assignments. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Human Devl and Family Science.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 498 - DL1: Intern/Analy Human Dvp Fam Sci — Hideko Hamada Bassett — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM M - Online
HDFS 499: Advanced Internship and Analysis in Human Development and Family Science (3 Credits)
Supports students in the development and implementation of a program for staff and/or clients at internship site. Examines internship-related experiences within the context of developmental and family theories and empirical research. Contemplates and prepares for the transition to professional. This course is a required internship experience. Note: Students will have 10 hours in the classroom and complete 125 hours in the field. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core, Mason Apex
Registration Restrictions:
Required Prerequisites: ((HDFS 300D or 498XS) and (PSYC 301*D, 301XS, SOCI 303*D, 303XS, INTS 434*D or 434XS)).
* May be taken concurrently.
D Requires minimum grade of D.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.
Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Human Devl and Family Science.
Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.
1 Section Currently Scheduled
- HDFS 499 - DL1: Adv Intern/Ana Human Dvlp/Fami — Hideko Hamada Bassett — 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM M - Online