May 02, 2026  
Catalog 2026-2027 
    
Catalog 2026-2027

HDFS 342 - Human Development, Technology and the Media


In this course, students explore how different forms of technology and media mediate human development, families, and close relationships. Students evaluate how technology and media are integrated into everyday contexts and activities, linked to specific issues of development across the lifespan, and generate research debates regarding their use and misuse.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (HDFS 200  or HDFS 350  or HDFS 360  or PSY 100  or PSY 340  or equivalent) and (GE  Area 1A and 1B and 1C with a C- or better)]


Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3