Child and Family Studies Courses
In the Empire State College course catalog, courses for Child and Family Studies can be found under the following course prefixes:
- CHFS: Child & Family Studies
- DISB: Disability Studies
Supporting human service-related courses can be found under the following course prefixes:
- ADDS: Addiction Studies
- HLAD: Health Administration
- HLHS: Health Care Services
- HUSV: Human Services
In the Human Services field, you may notice that some practitioners are generalists and have knowledge of many different areas, while others specialize in one area. Both are great options! You may wish to explore with your mentor which type of approach meets your goals.
When looking at courses to take, you may discuss with your mentor ways to achieve breadth and depth of knowledge in an area that you are interested in. For example, what types of courses would help you achieve a generalist approach or specialize in a certain area? Below are some suggestions for courses that you could take for several areas. This list is in no way exhaustive, but represent a starting point.
| Area | Courses to Consider |
|---|---|
|
Child & Family |
CHFS 2005 Child Abuse and Neglect CHFS 3015 Child Welfare in the United States CHFS 3020 Childhood Trauma: Theory, Treatment and Recovery CHFS 3127 Understanding Mental Illness Children & Adolescents CHFS 3132 Children and Families in Poverty CHFS 3142 Child and Family Policy CHFS 4005 Cognitive Behavioral Strategies with Children CHFS 4010 Counseling Children and Adolescents CHFS 4015 Home, School, & Community Collaboration CHFS 4020 Interventions with At Risk Youth |
|
Disabilities |
DISB 2015 Disabled in America DISB 2025 Human Service Practice with Disabilities DISB 3010 Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Disabilities DISB 3025 Psychosocial Impact of Illness and Disabilities DISB 3030 The Disability Rights Movement: Policy & Legislation DISB 4010 Assessment and Evaluation of Disabilities |
|
Disaster & Refugees |
HUSV 4112 International Non-Governmental Organizations HUSV 4132 Refugees and Displaced Populations: Service Delivery HUSV 4142 Disaster Mental Health Theory and Practice HUSV 4147 Human Services in Disaster HUSV 4162 Human Services with Special Populations HUSV Immigrant Life in America |
|
Family Studies |
CHFS 2027 Stress and resilience in families CHFS 2122 Introduction to Family Studies CHFS 3055 Investigation for Protective Services CHFS 3005 African American Families CHFS 3030 Family Intervention CHFS 3040 Understanding Adoption CHFS 3060 Multicultural Study of Children and Families CHFS 4015 Home, School, & Community Collaboration CHFS 4025 Pregnancy and Parenting |
|
Gerontology |
CHFS 2010 Exploring the Professions: Careers in Gerontology CHFS 3010 Aging and Longevity CHFS 3025 Elder Abuse CHFS 3035 Global Perspectives on Aging CHFS 3045 Human Service Practice with Older Adults |
More Information
Students also can take courses through residencies which may include travel, face-to-face workshops, or experiential learning. Consult the Residencies webpage for more information.
Qualified, matriculated undergraduate students can take up to three graduate courses and incorporate them into their bachelor’s degree.
For further information on the courses offered, please see the SUNY Empire State College course catalog.