Dec 07, 2025  
Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Catalog 2025-2026

HDFS 310 - Parenting Across the Lifespan


In this course, students examine the significant impact of parents with regard to children’s development and life potential. Students explore parenting as an evolving process that changes and reflects the developing individual’s and adult’s current life-stage. Grandparenting and parenting of adult children are also included. Diversity in parenting, theories, and programs will be analyzed in the context of discovering and building on parenting strengths. 

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (HDFS 200  or HDFS 350  or HDFS 360  or PSY 340  or equivalent) and (GE  Area 1A and 1B and 1C with a C- or better)]
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3