UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2003-2004
Brigham Young University
Back School of Family Life

   

James M. Harper, Director
380-H SWKT, (801) 422-9094

Thomas B. Holman, Associate Director for Outreach
380-B SWKT, (801) 422-7170

Susanne F. Olsen, Associate Director for Curriculum
380-A SWKT, (801) 422-7170

D. Russell Crane, Director of Family Studies Center
350-C SWKT, (801) 422-4452

College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences Advisement Center
151 SWKT, (801) 422-3541

Admission to Degree Program

All degree programs in the School of Family Life are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements; (2) university requirements; and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–2.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Residency 30.0
Hours needed to graduate 120.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed under one of the following undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Home and Family Life
BS Family and Consumer Sciences Education
BS Marriage, Family, and Human Development
Minors Marriage, Family, and Human Development
Gerontology

Students should see their college advisement center for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Marriage, Family, and Human Development
MS Marriage and Family Therapy
MS Youth and Family Recreation
PhD Marriage, Family, and Human Development
PhD Marriage and Family Therapy
PhD Sociology with Emphasis in Studies of the Family

For more information see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.



School of Family Life

Family Life (FamLf)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Spring Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Course

100. Strengthening Marriage and Family: Proclamation Principles and Scholarship. (3:3:0) F, W

Understanding, applying, and sharing principles of successful marriage and family life from the LDS proclamation on the family, using sacred and scholarly perspectives.

305. Family, School, and Community Partnerships. (2:2:0.5) Prerequisite for TESOL teaching minors: concurrent enrollment in ElEd 477R or ScEd 477R. There are no prerequisites for non-TESOL teaching students.

Standards, principles, policies, and processes for partnering with parents, families, schools, and communities in fostering and sustaining the development of children and youth.



Family Life and Home Economics Education

The Discipline

Family life and home economics majors examine theories, research, and practices related to the quality of family life in homes. The bachelor's degree is interdisciplinary and provides opportunity to study a composite of many facets of home and family living. Two degrees are offered. Home and family life is for those who do not plan to teach. Family and consumer sciences education is the licensing degree to teach in the public school system. Either degree is a good foundation for those interested in graduate work in the social sciences and other fields.

Career Opportunities

Each of the program's two majors educates both men and women for professions in a ready job market that is eager to hire those able to link theories of home and family to practical application in education, business, communication, the extension service, and other government and community agencies. The two majors support easy entry into cottage industry, entrepreneur, and consumer consultant endeavors. A choice of internships is available.



BS Home and Family Life (43–45 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. At least 15 hours of major credit must be taken in residency at BYU.

  2. Complete the following:
    3. FamLf 100. .
    FL&HE 110, 150, 282.
     
    MFHD 210, 321, 350.
    NDFS 100.
  3. Complete two courses from the following:
    4. FL&HE 185R, 287, 297, 380, 387, 397, 480, 485.

  4. Complete two courses from the following:
    5.  
    FL&HE 230, 381R.
    PAS 112.
    VADes 102, 328.

  5. Complete at least 5 hours from the following:
    6. FL&HE 180, 335, 340.
    MFHD 450.

  6. Complete one course from the following:
    7. MFHD 301, 302.

  7. Complete one course from the following:
    8. MFHD 333, 340.

Recommended Courses

FL&HE 399R, 435R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.


BS Family and Consumer Sciences Education (77–80 hours*, including licensure hours)

Major Requirements

  1. At least 15 hours of major credit must be taken in residency at BYU.

  2. Complete the following:
    FamLf 100.
    FL&HE 110, 150, 185R, 230, 282, 340, 475.
    MFHD 210, 321, 350.
    NDFS 100 .
  3. Complete at least two courses from the following:
    FL&HE 287, 297, 387, 397, 480, 485.
    TMA 462.

  4. Complete at least two courses from the following:
     
    FL&HE 381R.
    PAS 112.
    VADes 102, 328.

  5. Complete at least two courses from the following:
    FL&HE 180, 335.
    MFHD 371, 450.
    NDFS 201.

  6. Complete one course from the following:
    MFHD 301, 302.

  7. Complete one course from the following:
    MFHD 333, 340.

  8. Complete one course from the following:
    NDFS 200, 201, 250/251.

  9. Complete the Professional Education Component (22–23 hour. See the Secondary Education section of this catalog for licensure requirements.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Family Life and Home Economics Education (FL&HE)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Spring Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

110. Basic Food Preparation. (2:1:2)

Principles of cooking and skill development in food preparation techniques. Lab required. Fee.

130. Design in Everyday Living. (3:2:1)

Applying design principles and elements to foods, clothing, interiors, and resource management as they affect family relationships and development. Basic CAD experience. Lab required.

150. Principles of Home and Family Life. (3:3:0)

Examines home as a fundamental civilizing influence; integrates theories of family science and home economics.

180. Clothing the Family. (3:3:0)

Comprehensive approach to consumer economics of clothing selection and care for individuals across the family life cycle and across cultures. Adapting clothing to meet diverse individual (physical and psychological) needs in the market-oriented economy.

185R. Beginning Clothing Construction. (3:3:5 ea.)

Unit method of clothing construction, with projects individualized to student experience. Student-supplied materials required.

230. Housing the Family. (3:3:0)

Social-psychological, economic, and political aspects of housing families; making selections that will enhance the quality of housing, increase productivity, and protect the health, safety, and well-being of the family across the life cycle.

282. Textiles. (3:3:2)

Natural and synthetic textile fibers, yarns, fabric construction, dyes, and finishes. Care and performance of textile fabrics for clothing and household use.

287. Intermediate Clothing Construction. (3:3:5) Prerequisite: FL&HE 185R or equivalent sewing skills..

Assessing and executing various construction methods, including construction of several full-scale garments. Student-supplied materials required. Fee.

297. Intermediate Clothing: Fitting. (3:3:5) Prerequisite: FL&HE 287.

Principles and methods of pattern alteration; apparel fitting for figure variations. Construction of apparel to apply and test fitting principles and learnings. Student-supplied materials required.

335. Household Equipment. (3:2:4)

Selection and performance of cookware and small and large household appliances; equipment function based on physical science principles; consumer use and energy conservation.

340. Family Meal Management. (2:1:3) Prerequisite: FL&HE 110 or instructor's consent.

Organizing and managing time, energy, finance, and nutrition in planning, preparing, and serving family meals; ethnic and cultural diversity in etiquette and meal planning. Lab required. Fee.

380. Psychology and History of Apparel. (3:3:0)

Costume, clothing, and textiles as mediums for understanding the stages and states of individuals, families, and societies; apparel diversity and cultural identity.

381R. Textile Design. (3:1:4 ea.)

Various components, including color and textural effects, of designing textiles. Development of structural and applied design abilities through hand-production methods and computer-integrated design systems.

387. Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking. (3:3:5) Prerequisite: FL&HE 287 or equivalent sewing skills.

Flat pattern design, basic drafting, and basic draping for apparel. Student-supplied materials required.

395R. Special Topics in Home Economics. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)

Various topics in home economics.

397. Advanced Clothing Studies: Construction and Decorative Work. (3:3:5) Prerequisite: FL&HE 287 or equivalent sewing skills.

Advanced and decorative clothing construction techniques in a variety of specialty fabrics. Fee.

399R. Academic Internship: Home Economics. (1–9:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: cooperative education coordinator's consent.

Supervised on-the-job experience in clothing.

435R. Culinary Arts and Quantity Foods. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: home economics education or home and family life majors status; or instructor's consent.

Theory and skills in food service preparation for teaching or supervising caterers, apprentice chefs, and/or food managers. Foods occupational endorsement in (1) occupation and (2) free enterprise opportunities.

475. Curriculum Development in Home Economics Education. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: senior majoring in home economics education; concurrent enrollment in ScEd 276R and 376R.

Capstone experience integrating theory and practice in teaching home economics in secondary school systems.

480. Fashion Strategies. (3:3:0)

Theories of fashion strategies and changes. Issues in apparel design, production, manufacturing, and merchandising, including wholesale and retail marketing operations in the apparel industry.

485. Tailoring. (3:2:4) Prerequisite: FL&HE 297, advanced skill level, and instructor's consent.

Custom and commercial tailoring techniques, shaping, and multilayer construction methods. Student-supplied materials required.

488. Occupational Home Economics Education. (3:3:0)

History, philosophy, theory, and application of occupational/vocational guidelines and requirements.

489. The Family and Public Policy. (3:3:0)

Investigation of public policy processes related to legislation and laws affecting home economics/home and family life. Funding and grantsmanship.



Marriage, Family, and Human Development

The Discipline

The discipline examines theories, research, and practices related to optimal human development and the quality of life in families. Family scholarship provides (1) frameworks by which human development and family behavior can be explained, (2) applications of principles and skills that contribute to quality family relationships and appropriate use of family resources, and (3) research that addresses optimal human development, the wise use of family resources, and the well-being of family members.

Career Opportunities

A bachelor's degree in marriage, family, and human development is a broad, liberal arts degree designed to help individuals reach the goals that are outlines in the LDS proclamation on the family. In addition, majors in marriage, family, and human development (MFHD) can be employed in settings where knowledge of human behavior, interpersonal interaction, family well-being, and family use of resources is valued. Typically the majority of employment opportunities in the field require further study, and many students use the bachelor's degree as a springboard into graduate work in the social sciences, law, medicine, etc. However, recent graduates with internship experience have found entry-level employment in research centers, Head Start, child care programs, social services, mental health agencies, hospitals, private and clinical practice settings, extension services, geriatrics, programs for special needs children and teens, residency homes for troubled adolescents, financial debt and credit counseling, foster care and divorce mediation, and other agencies (eg., Red Cross, United Way). Examples of other types of work with families that are facilitated with a bachelor's degree are listed below:

Teaching in the community: Some students are interested in receiving a provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential along with a BS degree. The BYU MFHD "marriage and family life educator" focus is accredited by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) and students can submit an application along with the application fee at graduation time. Students desiring this credential should consult with a faculty advisor or student representative for current information. This credential prepares students for teaching in community settings but not in public, state-run schools. A CFLE is not always required for employment but may be an additional proof of specialization in the family field.
Teaching in public schools: For students who are interested in teaching opportunities in public schools, a major in early childhood education certification is available through the Teacher Education Department in the McKay School of Education. This certificate qualifies individuals to teach kindergarten through third grade in public and private schools. However, an early childhood emphasis is offered in MFHD for students preparing for family life and/or vocations that do not require certification (see below).
Students who are interested in teaching family and consumer services (home economics) in secondary schools (grades 7–12) should contact the home economics education program in the School of Family Life.

Internships and Professional Organizations

The field of family scholarship is growing nationally and internationally. Undergraduate students may find it helpful to take advantage of internships and professional organizations and to prepare for graduate studies.

Internships: Excellent internships are available to gain experience in family-related employment. An internship is not required to complete the degree but is a highly recommended addition to a program of study. Consult with the internship coordinator and register for MFHD 399R.

Professional organizations affiliated with MFHD study: There are a variety of national, state, and university professional groups. We encourage students to get involved at any or all levels. For information, contact a faculty member, advisor, or student officer in one of the university organizations.



BS Marriage, Family, and Human Development (45 hours*)

Major Requirements

  1. MFHD majors can take any combination of undergraduate MFHD R courses for a total of 12 hours toward graduation, but not to exceed 9 hours for any one course. The one exception is MFHD 492R (Teaching Assistance), which is limited to 6 hours.

  2. At least 15 hours of major credit must be taken in residency at BYU.

  3. Complete the following core courses (students are encouraged to take these early in their program):
    FamLf 100.
    MFHD 160, 210, 250, 300.

  4. Complete 30 additional hours from MFHD courses. Students wanting to forus in a particular area may consider some of the possibilities listed below. (These are not separate degree tracks, but they are possible areas of focus):
    Child and Family Services
    Recommended Courses
    MFHD 340, 356, 360, 430, 461, 465; some combination of 332, 333, 334, and/or 399R.

    Early Childhood
    Complete the following:
    BusM 300.
    MFHD 321, 322, 331, 332, 340, 354, 355, 420
    Recommended Courses
    MFHD 351, 352, 353, 399R.

    Family Financial Services
    Complete five courses from the following:
    FL&HE 230.
    MFHD 350, 356, 371, 399R, 450, 461, 472.

    Human Development
    Recommended Courses
    MFHD 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 340, 351, 352, 353, 399R, 410.

    Marriage and Family Life Educator

    Complete the following in addition to the core:
    MFHD 301, 302, 334, 340, 350, 360, 370, 371, 461, 498.
    (These courses will prepare students who want to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator certificate.)
Recommended Courses
Students interested in applying to graduate programs should consider enrolling in the following applicable courses:
Statistics: Stat 221 or Soc 306 or Psych 301.
Statistical packages: Soc 303R.
Research methods: MFHD 300.
Marriage and family therapy: Psych 342, 378.
Human development: MFHD 330, 351.
Family life: MFHD 371, 480.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Minor Marriage, Family, and Human Development (18 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    FamLf 100.
    MFHD 160, 210.

  2. Complete 9 hours of any 300- and 400-level MFHD courses.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.

Minor Gerontology (15 hours*)

Minor Requirements

  1. No D credit is allowed in minor courses.

  2. Course list must receive approval from the program director:
    Dr. Rick Miller
    350-D SWKT
    (801) 422-2860
    Fax: (801) 422-0225
    e-mail: rick_miller@byu.edu.

  3. Complete 3 hours from the following:
    Hlth 496R.
    MFHD 399R.
    RMYL 496R.

  4. Complete 6 hours from the following:
    Hlth 466.
    MFHD 334.
    RMYL 307.
    Soc 365.

  5. Complete 6 hours from the following:
    Geog 501R.
    Hlth 496R.
    MFHD 399R, 410.
    NDFS 100.
    PDBio 205, 220.
    Psych 322, 342.
    RMYL 496R.
    SocW 366, 567.
    Or other electives approved by the academic advisor.


Marriage, Family, and Human Development (MFHD)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Spring Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

160. Introduction to Family Processes. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Honors and Independent Study also.

Ways of strengthening family life by understanding such family processes as generations, emotions, communication, and rituals.

210. Human Development. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.

Growth and development of the child from conception through adolescence; influences of family, peers, and schools.

250. Theories in Family Perspective. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160, 210.

Introduction of major theoretical perspectives and of philosophical issues. Readings include representative papers applying theoretical and philosophic tenets.

300. Critical Inquiry and Research Methods. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160, 210, or instructor's consent.

Philosophies of critical inquiry. Principles of designing, conducting, and reporting social science investigations.

301. Preparation for Marriage. (3:3:0)

Factors related to quality relationships, mate selection, and the transition into marriage.

302. Marriage Enhancement. (3:3:0)

Designed primarily for those who are married or engaged. Couples are encouraged to enroll together.

319. The Family in Fiction. (3:3:0)

Concepts, theories, and insights about family life as illustrated in various works of great literature.

321. Foundations of Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Programs for Young Children. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: MFHD 210.

Historical, philosophical, organizational, and curricular issues related to developmentally appropriate practices in programs for young children.
Note: Due to enrollment constraints, MFHD 321 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

322. Practicum in Developmentally Appropriate Practices. (2:0:12) F, W, on blk.; Su Prerequisite: MFHD 210, 321; 340 or concurrent enrollment.

Initial practicum with young children to increase understanding of socialization and learning processes, to create meaningful learning opportunities, and to implement developmentally appropriate practices.
Note: Due to enrollment constraints, MFHD 322 may not be retaken to improve a grade unless approved by the Child and Family Studies Laboratory Steering Committee.

324. Teaching Children a Second Language. (3:2:1)

Strategies for teaching children a second language in the home and in the classroom. Practice teaching in lab school.

330. Biological Foundations of Human Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 210.

Biological, genetic, and neurological foundations of human development and their interactions with family socialization processes.

331. Infant Development in the Family. (3:3:0)

Conception, prenatal development, pregnancy. Physical, cognitive, and social development of the first twenty-four months. Implications for guidance and care in the family.

332. Early and Middle Child Development in the Family. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 210.

Advanced study of theory, developmental research, and practice associated with three- to eleven-year-old children in the context of the family and the relative influences of genetics, school, and peer group.

333. (MFHD-Soc 318) Adolescent Development in the Family and Other Social Contexts. (3:3:0) F, W

Examining the developmental and social contexts of adolescents with emphasis on the importance of the family. Other contexts include peers, religion, community, schools, and cross-cultural issues.

334. Adult Development and Aging in the Family. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160 or instructor's consent.

Adjustments to physical, emotional, social, and economic changes. Needs arising from changes in family relationships, living arrangements, and employment; retirement planning.

340. Parenting and Child Guidance. (3:3:0) Independent Study also.

Theories and skills related to quality parent-child relationships.

350. Family Money Management 1. (3:3:0)

Principles in family science applied to family money management.

351. Social Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 210 or instructor's consent.

Processes and sequences of social development.

352. Cognitive Development. (3:3:0)

Development of mental abilities; effects of maturation and learning on memory, perception, attentional processes, intelligence, social cognition.

353. Moral Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 250.

Moral traditions, normative ethics, psychological theories, social contexts and theories of social and moral development.

354. Cross-Cultural Family and Human Development. (3:3:0)

Comparative study of familial, social, and other factors in development.

355. Language Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 210 or 250 or instructor's consent.

Philosophical, social, intellectual, and emotional contexts of language acquisition and usage.

356. Interactional Interviewing Skills in Family Sciences. (3:3:1) F, W, Sp

Interactional counseling techniques, issues, and theories; skill development in dyadic and family interaction observation. Lab required.

360. Family Adaptation and Resiliency. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160.

Understanding family resiliency and building family strengths in normative transitions (birth, death, job) and nonnormative transitions (divorce, disability, remarriage, poverty, violence). Developing familial, social, religious, and instrumental resources to adapt positively to these transitions.

370. Families in Communities. (3:3:0)

How families successfully interact with their external contexts (school, church, workplace, legal system, health care, media, etc.) in patterns of mutual influence.

371. Work and Relationships in the Home. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160.

Theoretical and practical implications of interplay between household work, family relationships, and human resource development.

375. Family Economics and Aging. (3:3:0)

Economic challenges relating to the elderly and their families. Specifically designed for students seeking certification in gerontology.

395R. Special Topics in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. (1–3:0:0 ea.) Independent Study also. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Topics include the single adult in family and society, duolingual parenting, and readings in family sciences.

399R. Academic Internship. (1–9:Arr.:Arr. ea.) Prerequisite: program coordinator's consent.

Supervised local and out-of-state professional experiences (45 hands-on hours required per credit). Opportunity to link academic learning with experience in field. Parallel and immersion programs available.

403R. Research Practicum. (3:1:2 ea.) Prerequisite: MFHD 300.

Research experience in a project directed by a faculty member.

410. Advanced Issues in Human Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 210.

Evaluation of research on physical, mental, emotional, and social development.

420. Administering Programs for Young Childreh. (2:2:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 321, 322.

Strategies for planning and administrating quality programs in settings for young children. budgeting, staffing, accrediting, selecting equipment, etc.

430. Forming Marital Relationships. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 300 or instructor's consent.

Critical analysis of literature regarding dating, spouse selection, and transition to marriage processes leading to successful marriage. Preparation for research and teaching in the field.

450. Family Money Management 2. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 350.

Theory and practice in family science applied to family money management.

461. The Family and the Law. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160.

Legal environment of the family system, with emphasis on husband-wife and parent-child relationships, rights, and responsibilities.

465. Survey of Marriage and Family Enrichment/Therapy Approaches. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: MFHD 160 or instructor's consent.

Theories and techniques. Professional family enrichment and therapy applied to couples and families.

472. Temporal Welfare in Families. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 160 or instructor's consent.

Assumptions, philosophy, and theory accounting for resource allocation, use, and meaning in families.

480. Moral Foundations of Family Life. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: junior standing or instructor's consent.

How the moral domain is central to human experience; implications for family life of theories and practices that acknowledge agency and the ethical.

492R. Supervised Instructional Experience. (1–3:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

Course-related instructional experiences under supervision of faculty member.

498. Family Life Education. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: senior standing; instructor's consent.

Developing competencies in basic principles of family life education: curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation.




500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501R. Workshop in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: 8 hours in marriage, family, and human development or department chair's consent.

Intensive study in applying principles of specified family sciences, subject matter in early childhood education, child development, family relationships, family resource management, or marriage/family therapy.

510. Seminar in Intellectual Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 514.

Current theories and research on intellectual development.

511. Familial Influences on Children's Social Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 330 or equivalent.

Current theories and research on social development, peer relations, and behavior. Familial/parenting effects as moderated by beliefs, genetics, gender, social cognitions, culture, child guidance, interventions.

512. Emotional and Moral Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Research, theories, and educational implications; preschool through adulthood.

514. Theories of Human Development. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 330 or equivalent.

Models and concepts in dominant contemporary developmental theories.

520. Head Teachers Practicum in Preschool. (4:1:3) Prerequisite: MFHD 322 or equivalent.

Head teaching proficiencies: guiding teachers of young children, techniques for involving parents, evaluating student teachers, assessing child performance, reviewing child guidance, and developing curriculum.

522R. Seminar in Early Childhood Education. (2:2:4 ea.) Prerequisite: MFHD 322 or equivalent.

Teacher skills: developing, applying, measuring, and evaluating effective techniques. Curriculum: selecting, organizing, and creating curriculum materials for young children.

540. Family Economics. (3:3:0)

Economic functioning of household; role of income, employment, and household production as determinants of family living level.

542. Work and Family. (3:3:0)

Introduction to contemporary work/family issues. Framework for helping parents and managers deal effectively with work/family issues at work and home.

545. Family Financial Resource Management. (3:3:0) Sp; Su even yr. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Applying theories and principles in managing financial resources to meet needs of individuals and families.

550. (MFHD-Soc) Contemporary Family Theories. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 250, Soc 310, 311; or equivalents.

Introduction to basic micro, macro, and processual approaches to study of the family; social and political theory on the family; philosophical issues and assumptions underlying family theory, research, and practice.

551. Fathering: Scholarship and Intervention. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Quality fathering across cultures and in varied family circumstances. Historical changes in fathering; challenges to good fathering; effective interventions with fathers.

561. Seminar in Family Law. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: concurrent registration in MFHD 461.

Intensive investigation of issues and concepts influencing legal aspects of marriage and family life.

566. Family Life Education in the University. (1-3:Arr:0) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Delivering family life education in university settings. Working with a faculty mentor, making presentations, and preparing basic instructional materials.

567R. Practicum in Family Life Education. (1:1:0 ea.) Prerequisite: MFHD 566 or instructor's consent.

Supervised experience teaching family living courses in a university setting.

570. Paradigms in Family Process and Analysis. (3:3:0) Prerequisite: MFHD 371 or equivalent.

Alternative perspectives on family management, governance, and participation, with emphasis on modernist/management vs. familial orientations affecting leadership, parenting, autonomy and choice, altruism and individualism.

590R. Readings in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent. Discussions and reports of current readings.

595R. Special Topics in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: for marriage, family, and human development major; instructor's consent.

Individual study for qualified students.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.



Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)

Class Schedule
Fall Class Schedule Winter Class Schedule Spring Class Schedule Summer Class Schedule

Undergraduate Courses

330 Preprofessional Preparation for Marriage and Family Therapy. (1:1:0)

Overview of profession, licensing, and application to graduate study.  

395R. Special Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy. (1–3:0:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Current important topics in the profession of marriage and family therapy.  

403R. Research Practicum. (1–3:Arr.:0 ea.)

Research experience with professor and undergraduate team.




500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

501R. Workshop in Marriage and Family Therapy. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Training in delivery of and research about psychoeducational programs for couples and families.

563. Theoretical Foundations of Family Systems. (3:3:0)

Systems theory and cybernetic approaches to family processes and epistemological issues.

590R. Readings in Marriage and Family Therapy. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

Discussions and reports of current readings.

595R. Special Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy. (1–2:2:0 ea.) Prerequisite: marriage and family therapy major status; instructor's consent.

Individual study for qualified students.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2003-2004 Graduate Catalog.



School of Family Life Faculty

Professors

Beutler, Ivan F. (1981) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1969, 1970; MS, PhD, Purdue U., 1972, 1974.

Crane, D. Russell (1983) BA, California State U., Hayward, 1975; MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1979.

Day, Randal D. (1999) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1973, 1974; MS, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1975; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1979.

Dollahite, David C. (1993) BA, MS, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1985; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 1988.

Draper, Thomas W. (1982) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1973; PhD, Emory U., 1976.

Duncan, Steven F. (2000) BS, U. of Utah, 1980; MS, Brigham Young U., 1985; PhD, Purdue U., 1988.

Feinauer, Leslie L. (1984) BS, Brigham Young U., 1968; MS, U. of Utah, 1969; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1981.

Galbraith, Richard C. (1975) BS, Brigham Young U., 1971; MS, PhD, Northwestern U., 1973, 1975.

Harper, James M. (1979) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1974, 1976; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1979.

Hart, Craig H. (1992) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1980, 1982; PhD, Purdue U., 1987.

Hawkins, Alan J. (1990) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1984; PhD, Pennsylvania State U., 1990.

Holman, Thomas B. (1985) BA, Utah State U.; MREd, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1976, 1981.

Larson, Jeffry H. (1987) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1974; PhD, Texas Tech. U., 1980.

Mead, D. Eugene (1967) BA, U. of Oregon, 1956; MA, San Jose State Coll., 1963; EdD, U. of Oregon, 1967.

Miller, Richard B. (1999) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1984; PhD, U. of Southern California, 1989.

Olson, Terrance D., (1974) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1967, 1969; PhD, Florida State U., 1972.

Stahmann, Robert F. (1975) BA, Macalester Coll., 1963; MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1965, 1967.

Watson, Wendy L. (1993) BA, U. of Hawaii, 1973; MS, Brigham Young U., 1975; PhD, U. of Calgary, Canada, 1984.

Associate Professors

Bahr, Kathleen S.(1970) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1968, 1970; PhD, Michigan State U., 1982.

Barlow, Brent Alvin (1977) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1968; PhD, Florida State U., 1971.

Burnham, Catherine (1992) BS, MEd, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1989; EdD, U. of Illinois, 1991.

Butler, Mark H. (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1990; PhD, Texas Tech U., 1996.

Clarke, Maribeth (1996) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1980, 1983; PhD, Utah State U., 1995.

Hill, E. Jeffrey (1999) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1984; PhD, Utah State U., 1995.

Ingoldsby, Bron B. (2001) BS, Brigham Young U., 1974; MS, Utah State U., 1976; PhD, U. of Georgia, 1979.

Klein, Shirley R. (1986) BS, U. of Arizona, 1966; MS Brigham Young U., 1984, PhD, U. of Utah, 1990.

Olsen, Susanne Frost (1993) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1975, 1981; PhD, U. of Georgia, 1992.

Poduska, Bernard E. (1983) BA, MA, California State Coll., Fullerton, 1966, 1968; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1983.

Robinson, Clyde C. (1990) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1972, 1976; PhD, U. of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1982.

Rowley, Maxine Lewis (1979) BA, Brigham Young U., 1960; BA, U. of Utah, 1974; MS, Utah State U., 1979, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1989.

Scoresby, A. Lynn (1970) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1965, 1966; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1969.

Assistant Professors

Carroll, Jason S. (2001) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1996, 1998; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 2001.

Flom, Ross A. (2001) BS, U. of Minnesota, 1992; MEd, Idaho State U., 1993; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 1999.

Magarrell, Roberta I. (1999) BA, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1989, 1995.

McCoy, J. Kelly (1996) BA, MS, Utah State U., 1984, 1987; PhD, U. of Georgia, 1992.

Nelson, David A. (2000) BS, Brigham Young U., 1995; PhD, U. of Minnesota, 1999.

Nelson, Larry J. (2000) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1994, 1996; PhD, U. of Maryland, 2000.

Porter, Christin L. (1996) BS, Brigham Young U., 1990; MS, PhD, Purdue U., 1992, 1996.

Thompson, Mary J. (1974) BS, Brigham Young U., 1961; MA, Washington State U., 1974; PhD, Brigham Young U., 1999.

Affiliated Faculty

Bahr, Stephen J., Sociology
Ballif-Spanvill, Bonnie, Women's Research Institute
Brinton, Bonnie, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Call, Vaughn R. A., Sociology
Callister, Lynn C., Nursing
Christiaens, Glenda, Nursing
Doxey, Cynthia, Church History and Doctrine
Duncan, Dean, Theatre and Media Arts
Gorste, Renata T., Sociology
Fujiki, Martin, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology
Heaton, Tim B., Sociology
Hill, Brian J., Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Jaccard, Jerry L., School of Music
Layne, Christopher M., Psychology
Mandleco, Barbara, Nursing
Marett, Kevin M., Social Work
Marshall, Elaine S., Nursing
Roby, Jini L., Social Work
Slife, Brent D., Psychology
Walton, Elaine, Social Work
Wells, M. Gawain, Psychology
Widmer, Mark A., Health and Human Performance

Emeriti

Allred, G. Hugh (1966) BA, MA,Brigham Young U., 1957, 1960; EdD, U. of Oregon, 1966.

Brasher, Ruth E. (1969) BS, Brigham Young U., 1951; MA, U. of Maryland, 1959; PhD, Utah State U., 1969.

Burr, Wesley R. (1969) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1961; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1967.

Cahoon, Owen W. (1970) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1963, 1964; DEd, Pennsylvania State U., 1970.

Cannon, Kenneth Lynn (1956) BS, Brigham Young U., 1935; MS, PhD, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1948, 1954.

Childs, Margaret S. (1946) BS, Brigham Young U., 1939; MS, Oregon State U., 1949.

Devey, Ottella T. (1959) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1956, 1959.

Edwards, Kay P. (1974) BS, M.S, Utah State U., 1962, 1964; PhD, Cornell U., 1969.

Ellsworth, Carol (1969) BS, Colorado State U., 1951; MA, Columbia U., 1964; EdD, Brigham Young U., 1980.

Garrison, Carolyn (1970) BS, Oregon State U., 1961; MS, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1971; PhD, Purdue U., 1978.

Hoopes, Margaret H. (1970) BS, Ricks Coll., 1953; MS, Brigham Young U., 1962; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1969.

Jorgensen, Eleanor (1949) BS, Brigham Young U., 1946; MS, Kansas State U., 1954; PhD, Texas Woman's U., 1965.

Knowles, Elmer M. (1962) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1949, 1950; PhD, Cornell U., 1952.

Lee, Evelyn Monson (1962) BS, MS, Montana State U., 1952, 1959.

Liechty, Elizabeth L. (1952) BS, Utah State U., 1948; MS, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1954.

Lewis, Stella D. (1956) BS, MHE, Brigham Young U., 1938, 1966.

Lind, Charlene (1964) BS, Utah State U., 1955; MA, U. of Maryland, College Park, 1961; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1974.

Moss, J. Joel (1961) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1948, 1949; PhD, U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1954.

Porter, Blaine R., (1955) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1947, 1949; PhD, Cornell U., 1952.

Price, Alvin H. (1966) BS, Brigham Young U., 1960; MA, PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1963, 1966.

Steineckert, Della N. (1970) BS, Brigham Young U., 1954; MA, Adams State Coll. of Colorado, 1963; PhD, Florida State U., 1976.

Taylor, Barbara J. (1957) BS, MS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1960, 1971.

Thackeray, Renee (1973) BS, Brigham Young U., 1953; MS, Oregon State U., 1960.

Vance, Barbara Jane (1967) BA, U. of Utah, 1956; MA, Brigham Young U., 1959; PhD, Stanford U., 1967.

Wright, Doris Lewis (1976) BS, Brigham Young U., 1973; MS, Utah State U., 1977.






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