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CAP120 (3 Credits)

Provides an introduction to and broad overview of the field of counseling. Covers counseling topics related to ethics, prevention, intervention and treatment, as well as multicultural counseling. Prerequisites: None.

CFS112 (3 Credits)

Personal development as related to the individual, the family, and their relations. Emphasis on interpersonal family relationships. Skills and techniques to facilitate and strengthen the individual and family relationships. Prerequisites: None.

CFS157 (3 Credits)

Study of marriage and the family as a social system, including models of family analysis, intrapersonal and interpersonal relations, including intimacy, sexuality, and cross-cultural and historical patterns. Prerequisites: None.

CFS159 (3 Credits)

An examination of the modern American family. An emphasis on the changing functions and roles of individuals within today's society and an analysis of the basic challenges confronting the family, including alternative family styles. Prerequisites: None.

CFS176 (3 Credits)

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

CFS205 (3 Credits)

Explores the growth and development process over the human life span. Research and theoretical approaches; physical, cognitive, social, and personality development from birth through adulthood and death. Prerequisites: None.

CFS235 (3 Credits)

Understanding and working with young children, birth through age eight. Analysis of young children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive and linguistic development within their home, school, and cultural contexts. Typical and atypical development. Implications for teachers and parents. Emphasis on observations and planning curriculum based on theories, research, and child-specific data. Prerequisites: None.

CFS259 (3 Credits)

Examination of the physical, psychological, social, and cultural contributions to human sexuality. Emphasis on family life and cultural variation. Examination of facts and myths, current literature, and changing mores regarding human sexuality. Sexuality of males and females in contemporary society; impact of sexual trends on society; home/school issues in sexuality education. In order to register for this course, Rio will need to verify that you have completed the prerequisite(s). How do I do this? See Syllabus for full course description.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. Student must be 18 years or older.

COM100 (3 Credits)

Introduces the theory and practice of human communication. Surveys communication topics related to interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Prerequisites: None.

COM110 (3 Credits)

Theory and practice of interpersonal communication skills which affect day-to-day social interactions with other persons. May include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, active listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, understanding cultural perspectives, and developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None.