What is the foundation of human development? - Answers Ages and stages of development from
conception to senescence; the three interrelated domains of development
What is the foundation of family studies? - Answers Marriage and the complexity of the definition of
family; family forms and family function
What are some challenged in HDFS? - Answers There are many program names for HDFS, adding to the
confusion about the field
What do child life specialists do? - Answers help children and their families cope and adjust in medical
settings and other potentially stressful contexts
What do family case managers do? - Answers work with families , particularly those who have entered
the gov child and family welfare system
What do early childhood educators do? - Answers train professionals and emerging professionals for
work with young children and their families.
What do family therapists do? - Answers helps families repair relationships and functioning
What does FLE stand for? - Answers Family life educator
How do you become a CFLE? - Answers 1st path: get a passing score on the national exam that assesses
the knowledge and application
2nd path: complete coursework that meets criteria for 10 family life content areas
What is the primary focus of FLE? - Answers to teach individuals and families about healthy functioning
to strengthen individual and family development
What does it mean that HDFS is inherently multidisciplinary? - Answers there are many different fields
that have contributed to this area
What does PIE refer to? - Answers P: the psychical domains
I: the intellectual domain
E: the emotional domain
Primary prevention - Answers prevent a behavior from happening in the first place
Secondary prevention - Answers slow the progression of the behavior or stop altogether
Tertiary prevention - Answers prevent from further harm
, Examples of areas that are related to HDFS - Answers family therapy; child life; early childhood
education; family case management (FCM)
What is meant by a "discovery major"? - Answers students tend to learn about it after being enrolled in
college for a semester or more
How is HDFS different from sociology and psychology? - Answers HDFS focuses on lifespan development;
family and relationships; a multi-disciplinary approach to study families; values the applicants of content
knowledge
Describe the study by Hamon & Smith, conducted in 2014. What were their main findings? - Answers
The study surveyed how participants define family science, resources used to educate students about
family science, current challenged affecting family science
What are field experiences? - Answers Field experiences may include field observations, practical, and
internships that provide experimental education intended to support your growth with the area of HDFS
in a professional setting
Do we have any field experience in our major? - Answers CFS 37, 145a, 193
Why should you consider joining a professional organization? - Answers Joining a professional
organization can help earn employment for students after college. Gives cutting-edge information and
networking opportunities
Why should you consider attending a conference? - Answers Attending conferences provides
opportunities for making connection or socializing with other attendees
What skills are highly valued by employers of graduate of a master's degree in HDFS? - Answers
Application of theory and research; program planning and evaluation; research and analysis; grant
writing; collaborative skills' and experiences in the field, such as an internship
According to the authors of the text, there are three important virtues to cultivate as a professional in
our field. - Answers Caring, practical wisdom, and hope/optimism
What are the differences between master's programs in HDFS and Doctoral programs? - Answers
Master's prepare students for practitioner work, such as serving as an extension agent to develop
education programs. Doctoral programs are more in-depth and the credits vary by program and
institution.
Explain the history of HDFS. What was the original name? How long has the program been around? -
Answers HDFS has been around since 1800s as part of the Home Economics programs
Describe the 1862 Morrill Act - Answers established land grant colleges in every American state
Describe the 1890 Morrill Act - Answers Required that land grant colleges establish an agricultural
school to help farmers apply scientific methods to their production of goods