Child, Youth and Family Studies
Courses for CYAF (CYAF)
ALEC
407/807
Supervisory Leadership LINKCrosslisted as CYAF 807| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Knowledge and theoretical basis for practicing supervisors in a changing workplace where supervisors have increasing responsibilities due to the flattening or organizational structures, solving supervisory challenges in organizing and planning, problem solving and decision making, performance appraisal and leading a diverse workforce.
CYAF
403/803
Student Teaching Seminar in Family and Consumer Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| ACE Outcomes: | 10 |
Analysis of school programs with attention to: teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences; teacher and student rights and responsibilities; proper conduct of teachers; selected legal aspects of education; methods of communicating with parents and community members; current issues which impact education; and reflection and discussion of student teaching experiences. Reinforcement of learning theories, teaching principles, management, and best practices.
CYAF
446/846
Addictions and Families LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Introduction to addictions from a family systems perspective: theories; behavioral patterns; physiological, psychological and social impacts on individuals and the family; and implications for interventions and treatment.
CYAF
447/847
Working with GLBT Youth in Professional Contexts LINKCrosslisted as WMNS 447/847| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
To introduce contextual considerations and research-informed guidelines for working with Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender youth in professional settings such as educational, mental health, medical, and community outreach. The systemic context of GLBT youth, including developmental transitions, unique stressors, peer relationships, and familial environments, will be explored. Ways to help GLBT youth thrive will be emphasized.
CYAF
451/851
Learning and Teaching Principles and Practices in Family and Consumer Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Theoretical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied in Family and Consumer Sciences. Development of middle and secondary education curriculum in Family and Consumer Sciences using student-centered, interactive methods of instruction.
CYAF
452/852
Curriculum Principles and Practices in Family and Consumer Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 4 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Practical issues in the area of teaching and learning as applied to Family and Consumer Sciences. Develop teaching and/or learning plans for teaching Family and Consumer Sciences. Analyze classroom management practices and develop plans for assessment.
CYAF
458/858
Family Stress and Crisis, Coping and Recovery LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Junior standing.
CYAF 458 is 'Letter grade only'.
Normative and non-normative family stressors (e.g. violence, economic conditions, war and political conflict, natural disasters) and how they affect family functioning. Family stress theories are used to understand crisis events and how families can cope and recover.
CYAF
460/860
Human Dimensions of Sustainability LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| ACE Outcomes: | 8 |
Examination of the interdependence of human, ecological, economic sustainability and ways to lead a more sustainable life.
CYAF
474/874
Assessment in Early Childhood LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Selection, use, and interpretation of assessment instruments for understanding the developmental level of children from birth through age eight. Assessment of reasoning and thinking processes, concept formation, and social cognition.
CYAF
476/876
Cognitive Processes in Children LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Nature and development of reasoning and thinking processes and concept formation in children. Contribution of Piaget and others in providing new insights. Implications of these for teachers, parents, and others working with young children.
CYAF
477/877
Administration of Early Childhood Programs LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs family and consumer sciences including CYAF 270.
Administration of early childhood programs.
CYAF
488/888
Child and Family Policy LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Junior standing.
Analysis of child and family policies, including what is family policy, how policy is made and implemented, how values and goals affect policy and future directions for child and family policies in America and in other countries.
CYAF
490/890
Workshop Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Special topics related to child, youth, and family studies. Topics vary.
A. Early Childhood (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; D. Family Science (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; J. Family and Consumer Science Education (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; Y. Youth Development (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.
A. Early Childhood (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; D. Family Science (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; J. Family and Consumer Science Education (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.; Y. Youth Development (1-3 cr, max 3) Lec.
CYAF
493/893
Special Topics in Contemporary Family Issues LINK| Credit Hours: | 1 |
| Max credits per degree: | 18 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Current issues such as debt management, gender and family, low-income families, retirement planning, work and family, mothering, fathering, housing. Topics vary.
CYAF
495/895
Special Topics in Family and Cultural Diversity LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per semester: | 18 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| ACE Outcomes: | 9 |
Current topics related to diverse populations, e.g., religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity. Topics vary.
CYAF
496/896
Advanced Independent Study LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Independent Study |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs CYAF and/or related social sciences.
Individual projects in research, literature review, or creative production may or may not be an extension of course work.
CYAF
497D/897D
Community Internships in Child, Youth and Family Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Field |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
| ACE Outcomes: | 10 |
Prereqs:
Junior standing; 12 hrs FACS or other social sciences.
Fieldwork in agencies serving children, youth, families and communities.
CYAF
497I/897I
Student Teaching in an Infant/Toddler Program LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Field |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Pass/No Pass Only.
Integrated developmental theories and research evidence into the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group experiences for children in an infant and toddler program.
CYAF
497J/897J
Student Teaching in Family and Consumer Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 10 |
| Course Format: | Field 40 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission by application; completion of all required methods courses and practica with minimum grade of 'C+' (2.33) in each of these courses.
Supervised teaching experience in schools.
CYAF
804A
Family and Consumer Sciences Methods LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF degree program and permission
Distance education course delivered by Central Washington State University.
The analysis and development of curriculum and methods of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) in the context of the National Standards for FCS students, the National Standards for teachers of FCS and the standards for the state in which the candidate will teach. Learners and the learning environment; program leadership; beginning instructional strategies; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); curriculum development; integration of technology in the FCS classroom; and assessment.
CYAF
804B
Family and Consumer Sciences Methods II LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program and permission.
Distance education course delivered by Texas Tech University.
Development of curriculum and methods of teaching Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) in the context of the National Standards for FCS students, the National Standards for teachers of FCS and the standards for the state in which the candidate will teach. Learners and the learning environment; program leadership; beginning instructional strategies; Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); curriculum development; integration of technology in the FCS classroom and assessment.
CYAF
805
Administration in Family and Consumer Sciences Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
Administration of family and consumer sciences programs. Emphasis on educational leadership and related issues in a variety of educational settings.
CYAF
806
Evaluation and Assessment LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF Graduate program or permission.
Procedures for appraisal of individual growth and achievement in all subject areas in family and consumer sciences. Development of evaluative instruments for cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning and interpretation of data in the evaluation of various types of family and consumer sciences programs.
CYAF
808
Occupational Programs in Family and Consumer Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Iowa State University.
Planning and implementing occupational Family and Consumer Sciences programs in career and technical education. Cooperative education, career pathways, and work-based education.
CYAF
813B
Internship: Selected Experiences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Pass/No Pass only.
Actual and simulated experiences in working with persons through human resources and family sciences in special focused areas of student’s choice, e.g., adult education, career education, post-secondary education, special needs programs, consumer affairs.
CYAF
814
Evaluation in Career and Technical Education LINKCrosslisted as TEAC 814| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Two aspects of evaluation in the classroom: 1) selection and use of evaluation in assessing learning, and 2) consideration of conceptual and methodological issues in conducting evaluation to determine and account for the effectiveness of programs.
CYAF
816
Educational Programming LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Not open to human resources and family science education majors in certification track. Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate educational experiences for a variety of audiences in non-formal settings.
CYAF
817
Critical Issues for the Beginning Teacher LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Examines issues faced by beginning or returning teachers. Possible issues are classroom management, planning, selecting resources, and other critical issues to the new teacher. The theory and its application to the students’ educational setting discussed for each issue. Includes how teachers can mentor and support one another as a collaborative group.
CYAF
818
History and Philosophy of Family and Consumer Science and Career and Technical Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF degree program and permission
Distance education course delivered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
History, mission, philosophy and development of Family and Consumer Sciences (CYAF) and career and technical education. Societal context for families and communities. Impact of selected legislation on family and consumer sciences programs.
CYAF
820
Family Economics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by South Dakota State University.
Major issues relative to the economics of families including household production; human capital development and the economics of crises; and public policy and family life cycle spending, saving and borrowing. New and emerging issues and the role of ethics in the field of family economics. A theoretical and research perspective used to illuminate concepts.
CYAF
821
Insurance Planning for Families LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Risk management concepts, ethical considerations, tools, and strategies for individuals and families. Life insurance; property and casualty insurance; liability insurance; accident, disability, health, and long-term care insurance; and, government-subsidized programs. Case studies provide experience in selecting appropriate insurance products.
CYAF
822
Financial Counseling LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by North Dakota State University.
Theory and research regarding the interactive process between clients and practitioner, including communication techniques, motivation and esteem building, the counseling environment, ethics, and methods of data intake verification and analysis. Legal issues, compensation, uses of technology to identify resources, information management, and current or emerging issues.
CYAF
823
Estate Planning for Families LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by Montana State University.
Fundamentals of the estate planning process, including estate settlement, estate and gift taxes, property ownership and transfer, and powers of appointment. Tools and techniques used in implementing an effective estate plan, ethical considerations, and new and emerging issues in the field. Case studies provide experience.
CYAF
824
Fundamentals of Financial Planning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University.
Issues and concepts related to the overall financial planning process and establishing client-planner relationships. Services provided, documentation required, and client-CFP licensee relationships. Competencies related to gathering of client data, determining goals and expectations, and assessing the client’s financial status. Emerging issues and the role of ethics.
CYAF
825
Reading in the Content Area LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Basic reading and writing process relating to content literacy including schema theory, comprehension, and second language acquisition. The contribution of content literacy to content material and positive learning environments. Use of a variety of materials including textbooks, literature, Internet resources and media in the content classroom. Assisting diverse students in the use of reading, writing and vocabulary strategies to learn content material.
CYAF
826
Military Personal Financial Readiness LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University.
An overview of the topics relevant to the financial planning process including: Unique needs, terminology, benefits, and resources that impact military service members and their families. Status of service member; financial readiness; financial management; recordkeeping; cash flow management; tax management; retirement management; estate management; and special topics management; risk management; credit and debt management; savings, education planning, and investment.
CYAF
827
Lifespan Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permision.
CYAF 827 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
This course covers the human development including the cognitive, social-emotional, motor, language, and moral domains from both a lifespan and a bio-ecological perspective.
CYAF
828
Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits and the Family LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Micro and macro considerations in retirement planning for individuals and families. Various types of retirement plans, ethical consideration in providing retirement planning services, assessing and forecasting financial needs, integration of retirement plans with government benefits, and current research and theory. Case studies provide experience.
CYAF
829
Leadership, Administration, & Management in Community Programs LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 829 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
This course serves as an overview of management and leadership concepts related to the operational and administrative competencies necessary in effective community-based family and youth organizations and agencies. It is designed to provide students with foundational skills and knowledge to manage day-to-day functions related to organizational systems such as human resource management, financial management, risk management, strategic planning, governance and advisory structures, and marketing.
CYAF
830
Practicum in Infant Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lab 3, Lecture 2 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Current literature related to prenatal development, birth, and infancy. Observation and interaction with infants and their parents in the laboratory.
CYAF
831
Immigrant Families and Life Stories LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
History, culture, and experiences of immigrant and transnational families.Examination of the current state of global immigrant families, future trends, and implications for family services and policy.
CYAF
833
Children, Families, Communities and the Natural Environment LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Examine interconnections among children, families, communities and the natural environment, with implications for sustainability and programming.
CYAF
834
Marriage and Committed Relationships from a Worldwide Perspective LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Examination of the complexities of marital and committed relationships from both global and developmental perspectives and through Ecological Systems and Family Systems theoretical lenses.
CYAF
835
Professional Practices in Financial Planning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University.
Challenges of managing financial planning practices: business valuation, personnel, marketing, client services, ethics and technical applications. Case study analysis, relying on a theoretical and applied approach, will provide practical exposure to management issues. Emphasis on current research findings.
CYAF
836
Financial Planning Case Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Completion of all courses toward the Family Financial Planning specialization or permission
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University.
Capstone course integrating both theoretical and applied concepts, including research findings introduced in all other courses. Students develop written financial plans based on comprehensive cases, presented to a panel of practitioners.
CYAF
837
Families Across the Life Course LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Exploration of family interactions and individual development across the life span and the cultural, political, and social factors that impact development globally.
CYAF
838
Parenting Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permision.
CYAF 838 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
The course is needed for the online specialization in Family and Community Services. This course will examine theories, models, research and skills regarding parenting effectiveness and parent-child relations in the context of Western and Eastern cultures.
CYAF
839
Program Development and Evaluation LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 839 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
This course analyzes the principles and methods of program design, implementation, and outcome evaluation of family programs.
CYAF
840
Personal Income Taxation LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by Montana State University.
Income tax practices and procedures including tax regulations, tax return preparation, tax audits, appeals, preparation for an administrative or judicial forum, and ethical considerations. Family/individual case studies provide practice in applying and analyzing information.
CYAF
841
Housing/Real Estate LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by Iowa State University.
The role of housing and real estate in the financial planning process from a theoretical perspective. Taxation, legal aspects, mortgages, and financial calculations related to home ownership and real estate investments. New and emerging issues, as well as the role of ethics in financial planning.
CYAF
842
Parent-Child Relationships Across the Life Span LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Study of parent-child relationships from a developmental, systems, and life-span perspective, including theory, research methods, and application of knowledge.
CYAF
843
Family, School and Community Partnerships LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
The role of family, school, and community partnerships in learning and development across the world. Strategies for mobilizing these partnerships to affect change in diverse environments.
CYAF
844
Family Centered Practice Approaches LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Material and course experiences prepare students for family centered practice regardless of discipline. The family as the unit of observation, programming, and intervention.
CYAF
845
Research in Leadership Education LINKCrosslisted as ALEC 845| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Steps in preparing a research proposal, including statement of the research question, review of relevant literature, and determination of an appropriate research design and methodology. Research methodology, including both quantitative and qualitative procedures.
CYAF
849
Resilience in Families LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 849 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
Exploration of the evolution of a resilience approach to the study of families and human development. Using a lifespan approach, students will explore resilience across time as well as within special populations such as families experiencing crisis and trauma, culturally diverse families, and military families.
CYAF
850
Teaching Family and Consumer Sciences with Technology LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by South Dakota State University.
Integration of technology in the family and consumer sciences classroom focusing on the National Education Technology Standards (NETS).
CYAF
853
Families in Crisis LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 853 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
The purpose of this course is to examine the experiences of individuals and families when crises occur. The course is designed to introduce you to traumatic stress from both individual and systemic theoretical perspectives. It will introduce and review the theoretical and historical beginnings of the concept of trauma, which includes the acceptance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a diagnosis in the DSM IV. This course will discuss various trauma reactions, effects of stressful events, as well as the treatment of trauma, stress and crises. Resilience and transcendence of trauma will be outlined, with an emphasis on the importance of self-care for helping professionals working in this area. A particular focus will be placed in understanding the common and unique experiences of individuals and families affected by grief and loss, addictions and substance abuse, violence, child abuse and neglect, and suicidal ideation based on various contextual factors. The course will include discussion of evidence-based prevention and treatment options as well as community resources for individuals and families affected by stress, trauma, and crises.
CYAF
854
Family Dynamics LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 854 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
The course will examine theories of family function and dysfunction, techniques of assessment, and models of family intervention.
CYAF
855
Psychology of Adolescence LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to the CYAF graduate program and permission
Distance education course delivered by North Dakota State University.
Student differences and ways of adjusting teaching practice to meet individual needs. Application of learning theories to educate the whole child (cognitive, affective, social). Equitable treatment of students.
CYAF
856
Foundations and Principles in Family and Community Services LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 856 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
This course provides an introduction to the program of family and community services and professions that involve working with individuals and families in communities.
CYAF
857
Family Resource Management LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 857 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
Survey course of personal finance and family resource management literature to provide an overview of how individual and family members develop and exercise their capacity to obtain and manage resources to meet life needs. Resources include the self, other people, time, money, energy, material assets, space, and environment.
CYAF
859
Interpersonal Relationships LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission.
CYAF 859 is open to students in the Military Academic Advancement Program.
This course will conduct an in-depth examination of interpersonal relationships, including theoretical perspectives, research methods, relationship forms, relationship processes, and how context affects relationships.
CYAF
861
Foundations of Youth Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 1 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 1 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Pass/No Pass only.
Fundamentals of youth development and the youth development profession. Ethical, professional and historical elements of youth development as it has evolved toward professionalization.
CYAF
862
Case Studies: Strengths and Challenges of Families Across the World LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Exploration of family strengths and challenges from multiple nations and cultures using case study methodology.
CYAF
863
Youth Professionals as Consumers of Research LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and North Dakota State University.
Research report evaluation skills for youth development professionals. Fundamental quantitative and qualitative research principles guiding disciplined inquiry. Application of research results and theories to practice.
CYAF
864
Community Youth Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
May be offered via distance education by Michigan State University.
National emphasis of strength-based or asset approach to community youth development, encompassing individual development and adolescent relationships with environments. Research, theory and practice applied in communities. Existing models, theoretical and applied literature, and current community efforts.
CYAF
865
Research Design and Methods LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Qualitative and quantitative research designs and methods used in conducting research. Students develop a research proposal.
CYAF
866
Family Professionals as Consumers of Research LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Elements of conducting and reporting research and various research designs. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Skills required to effectively evaluate the quality of research reports and how to apply findings to practices in education, counseling, and family policy.
CYAF
867
Implementing Research and Scholarly Practice LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Use developed proposal to conduct a pilot study and report results. Technical writing of research reports.
CYAF
868
Adolescents and Their Families LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Adolescent development as related to and intertwined with family development. Reciprocal influences between adolescents and their families. Working with youth vis a vis the family system.
CYAF
869
Administration and Program Management LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Kansas State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Introduction to the development, administration and management of youth-serving organizations.
CYAF
872
Youth Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hours CYAF or social sciences
Distance education course delivered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the University of North Dakota.
Scientific literature concerning the interrelationship of the physiological, psychological and sociological aspects of the adolescent and young adulthood years. Understanding of individuals and their continuous adjustment within the family life cycle as they make the transition from childhood to adulthood.
CYAF
873
Program Design, Evaluation and Implementation LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
Overview of program development process and outcome evaluation of community children and family programs. Theoretical, methodological and programmatic issues in conducting programs and scholarship.
CYAF
875
Youth in Cultural Contexts LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Michigan State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Cultural context factors that affect youth from a holistic perspective within and outside the family unit. The cultural heritage of differing family types. Social and educational processes.
CYAF
878
Youth Policy LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Michigan State University.
Various federal and state policies designed specifically for youth. Existing state and national policies as to whether they contribute to, or act as barriers to, desired developmental outcomes.
CYAF
879
Research Methods in Family Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Scientific, holistic and innovative approaches to studying children and families across the globe. The influence of international, cross-cultural, and other multi-national social, religious, and political contexts that affect the study of families throughout the world will be explored.
CYAF
880
Contemporary Youth Issues LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-9 |
| Max credits per degree: | 9 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Issues faced by youth such as life skills, violence, and appearance. Topics vary.
CYAF
881
Family Systems LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Distance education course delivered by North Dakota State University.
Research and theory relative to family functioning throughout the life cycle, especially financial decision making during crisis and conflict. Factors that shape family values, attitudes, and behaviors from a multi-cultural perspective. New and emerging issues critical to family functioning.
CYAF
883
Investing for the Family’s Future LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program
Distance education course delivered by Iowa State University.
Investment options for families. Common stocks, fixed income securities, convertible securities, and related choices. The relationship between investment options and employee and/or employer benefit plan choices.
CYAF
884
Foundations in Family Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Introduction to the trans-disciplinary field of Family Studies from global perspectives. Theoretical and research approaches to the study of the family in varied cultural and national contexts will be explored.
CYAF
885
Families and Cultural Diversity LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Critical understanding of the diversity of family forms in their cultural contexts. The impact of history, tradition and contemporary trends on families will be explored. Emphasis will be on recognizing, accepting, and working within a context of diversity of culture and family form.
CYAF
886
Strengths and Challenges of Families Across the World LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Theoretical, practical and experiential learning to enhance understanding of family strengths and challenges across the world. Principles for developing culturally sensitive strengths-enhancing programming for children and families throughout the world will be addressed.
CYAF
887
International Perspective on Family Policy LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Analysis of the systems, contexts and policies that affect individuals and families throughout the world.
CYAF
889
Program Design , Implementation and Evaluation LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Web |
Principles and methods of program design, implementation, and outcome evaluation of family programs in global contexts and across the globe.
CYAF
891
Special Topics in Human Sciences LINKCrosslisted as HUMS 891, NUTR 891, SLPA 891, TEAC 891, TMFD 891| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Aspects of human sciences not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
CYAF
894J
Professional Practicum Experiences LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-10 |
| Max credits per degree: | 10 |
| Course Format: | Field |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF degree program
Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
CYAF
897A
Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lab 24, Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
CYAF 897A is Pass/No Pass only.
Integrating development theory into the planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group experiences for young children in the child development laboratory.
CYAF
897B
Practicum in Family Financial Planning LINK| Credit Hours: | 3-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF graduate program or permission
Pass/No Pass only.
CYAF
897E
Practicum in Family and Consumer Sciences Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Field |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to CYAF degree program and permission
Pass/No Pass only. Distance education course delivered by Central Washington State University.
Development and implementation of teaching plans in supervised schools grades 7-12. Observation of the effectiveness of classroom management practices.
CYAF
898
Research Experience in Child, Youth and Family Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-5 |
| Max credits per degree: | 5 |
| Course Format: | Independent Study |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
18 hrs CYAF and/or social sciences
CYAF 898 requires a contract with a CYAF faculty member.
Participation in an ongoing research project in child development studies and/or early childhood education, family science, marriage and family therapy, family and financial management, or family and consumer sciences education.
CYAF
899
Masters Thesis LINK| Credit Hours: | 6-10 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to masters degree program and permission of major adviser
CYAF
900
Philosophy of Child and Family Sciences LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Theory and modes of inquiry in child and family science, and how this theory and evidence is used to discover knowledge.
CYAF
920
Teaching Practicum LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 920, TMFD 920| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
CYAF 918 or permission of department chair
Supervised classroom experiences designed to develop competencies in teaching at the college level.
CYAF
950
Family Law LINKCrosslisted as LAW 630G| Credit Hours: | 1-4 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
The family examined as a socio-legal entity with respect to its creation, dissolution, and the problems incident to its continuation, including interspousal rights and duties and the relationship between parents and children.
CYAF
951
Theoretical Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs CYAF and/or social sciences
General systems theory, its derivations and application in family therapy. Family therapy’s history, contributions, current theorists, and approaches.
CYAF
952
Psychopathology and Dysfunctional Interactions LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual and various interpersonal dysfunctions. Interpersonal antecedents and consequences of these disorders. Integration of individual and family diagnosis. Research supporting treatment from a family systems approach.
CYAF
953
Issues and Ethics for Family Professionals LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs CYAF and/or social sciences
Ethical and professional issues that family professionals confront as they assist families to cope with problems and strengthen family systems.
CYAF
954
Assessment in Family Therapy LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Assessment of family systems using objective and subjective measures for the purpose of clinical intervention and research.
CYAF
955A
Clinical Family Therapy I LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs CYAF and/or social sciences; masters admission in CYAF; CYAF 951, and permission
Didactic training and supervised laboratory/clinic-based experiences in marriage and family therapy.
CYAF
955B
Clinical Family Therapy II LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs CYAF and/or social sciences; masters admission in CYAF; CYAF 955A, permission
Didactic training and supervised laboratory/clinic-based experiences in marriage and family therapy.
CYAF
956
Treatment of Human Sexual Dysfunction LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
CYAF 956 is only open to those students involved in clinical training.
Investigation of the literature, research, and theories of typical and atypical sexual behavior and expression. Assessment and treatments of sexual dysfunctions and other problematic sexual behavior will be examined from a theoretical and applied perspective.
CYAF
961
Seminar in Parent/Child Relationships LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Relationships between parents and children from the developmental, contextual, and life-span perspectives. Theoretical, methodological, and applied implications of research.
CYAF
970
Advanced Early Childhood Education LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
18 hrs PSYC, EDPS, SOCI, or CYAF
Advanced philosophy, procedures, and policies relating to early childhood education at the nursery school-kindergarten level and care of children outside the home.
CYAF
971
Seminar in Child Development LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
18 hrs PSYC, EDPS, SOCI, or CYAF
Analysis of major studies and current literature in Child Development/Early Childhood Education.
CYAF
972
Theories of Human Development and Family Relations LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
18 hrs PSYC, and/or EDPS, and/or SOCI, and/or CYAF
Theoretical basis of child study and family analysis. Critical evaluation of methods and theories in child development, family relations, and human development from an integrative and holistic perspective.
CYAF
973
Social Processes in Children LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Synthesis of current and historical perspectives in theory and research on children’s social development including multiple contexts for socialization/individuation.
CYAF
974
The Infant in the Family LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
12 hrs in CYAF, or social sciences
Infant development within the context of the family.
CYAF
98/498
UCARE, REU, Non-UCARE Research Experience in Child, Youth and Family Studies LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Course Format: | Independent Study |
| Campus: | UNO |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Undergraduate Creative Research Experience (UCARE), Research Experience For Undergraduates (REU), and non-UCARE research and/or creative activity.
CYAF
980
Comparative Family Systems LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Structure and functioning of families in other cultures. Analysis of the interchanges between the family and larger society at different stages of the life cycle.
CYAF
981
Readings in Family Life LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
18 hrs CYAF, PSYC, EDPS, or SOCI
Analysis and critical evaluation of major theories and current related literature in such phases of family life as development of personality, mate selection, and adjustment in marriage.
CYAF
989
Collaborative Health Care LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Conceptual models for collaborative care practices with an emphasis on care delivery systems in rural areas.
CYAF
995
Doctoral Seminar LINK| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 18 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
CYAF 995 is intended primarily for doctoral students, although other graduate students may be admitted with permission.
Develop, execute and report on one or more projects on an individual or small group basis. Immersion in outcome-based scholarly activities with a faculty mentor. The interaction between research and practice.
CYAF
996
Scholarly Practice and Discovery LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
Investigation related to family and consumer sciences.
CYAF
997
Advanced Practicum in Family Therapy LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-6 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
CYAF 955A and B and permission
Supervised marital and family therapy in university and community agencies.
CYAF
998
Special Topics in Human Sciences LINKCrosslisted as NUTR 998, TMFD 998| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 6 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Permission
CYAF
999
Doctoral Dissertation LINK| Credit Hours: | 1-24 |
| Max credits per degree: | 55 |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Admission to doctoral degree program and permission of supervisory committee chair
NUTR
810
Transdisciplinary Obesity Prevention LINKCrosslisted as CYAF 810| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
NUTR 455 or equivalent; Graduate standing.
Using a transdisciplinary team of faculty and guest lecturers, students will be introduced to the interrelationship of obesity and dietary components, behavior, exercise and sports science, physical activity, health promotion, genetics, nutrigenomics, child development, family dynamics, cultural issues, epidemiology, population disparity, educational leadership, public policy and other related topics.
NUTR
910
Research Methods in Childhood Obesity LINKCrosslisted as CYAF 910| Credit Hours: | 4 |
| Course Format: | Lecture 4 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Graduate standing.
The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophy, goals, and methodologies related within the concept of childhood obesity research. The class will include study design, survey development, evaluation and application of basic research tools. In addition, students will critically evaluate different types of research in relation to childhood obesity. Class discussion will focus on the multiple factors that impact childhood obesity and potential measurement of these factors in the outcome of childhood obesity prevention.
PSYC
471/871
Human Sexuality and Society LINKCrosslisted as SOCI 471/871, EDPS 471/871, CYAF 471/871| Credit Hours: | 3 |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Prereqs:
Junior standing and 12 hrs in one of the departments in which the course is listed.
Open to advanced students planning careers in the professions in which knowledge of human behavior and society is important (e.g., helping professions, medicine, law, ministry, education, etc.).
Interdisciplinary approach to the study of human sexuality in terms of the psychological, social, cultural, anthropological, legal, historical, and physical characteristics of individual sexuality and sex in society.
SPED
892
Special Topics in Education LINKCrosslisted as EDAD 892, EDPS 892, CYAF 892, EDUC 892, TEAC 892| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 12 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Campus: | |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Aspects of education not covered elsewhere in the curriculum.
TEAC
930
Sociological/Anthropological Research Methods in Education LINKCrosslisted as EDPS 930, CYAF 930, NUTR 930| Credit Hours: | 1-3 |
| Max credits per degree: | 15 |
| Course Format: | Lecture |
| Course Delivery: | Classroom |
Empirical and theoretical research into the sociocultural problems and the lived experiences of people across educational, family and community settings.
A. Ethnographic Methods (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods (1-3 cr, max 9)
D. Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Hermeneutic Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Quantitative Research Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
A. Ethnographic Methods (1-3 cr, max 3)
B. Special Topics in Qualitative and/or Quantitative Research Methods (1-3 cr, max 9)
D. Discourse Analysis Across School, Home and Community Settings (1-3 cr, max 3)
E. Introduction to Linguistic Analysis of Classroom Interaction (1-3 cr, max 3)
J. Hermeneutic Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
K. Quantitative Research Traditions in Education (1-3 cr, max 3)
Description
For a brief description of the program, application requirements and contact information, view the graduate program summary.
Interim Department Chair: Richard Bischoff, Ph.D.
Graduate Committee: Associate Professor Torquati (chair); Professors Abbott, Bischoff, Edwards, Molfese, Raikes; Associate Professors Churchill, Dalla, deGuzman, Huddleston-Casas, Xia; Assistant Professors, Durden, Hollist, Hong, Reisbig, Springer; Associate Professor of Practice Rupiper, Lecturer Letkiewicz
Master of Science Degree
The master of science degree in Child, Youth and Family Studies has a central focus on the family or issues that relate to the family. Six areas of specialization are available: Child Development/Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Family Financial Planning, Human and Family Services Administration, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Youth Development.
Family and Consumer Sciences Education, Family Financial Planning, and Youth Development are interinstitutional programs via distance education. The Child, Youth and Family Studies Masters Degree Handbook, available on the Web at cehs.unl.edu/cyaf/grad, outlines the program requirements.
Candidates for the MS degree must hold a bachelors degree from an accredited college/university and have completed at least 18 hours in child, youth and family studies or the equivalent from related fields. A minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA is required. Some specializations require the GRE and have their scores submitted as part of their application.
- Applications for the Child Development specialization will be considered on the deadlines of January 10, April 15, and October 15.
- Deadlines for Human and Family Services Administration; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Family Financial Planning; and Youth Development specializations are on a continuing basis.
- Applicants interested in Marriage and Family Therapy will only be considered on the January 15 deadline or until available slots are filled.
Certificate Programs
- The Interdepartmental Certificate Program in Medical Family Therapy is a joint program between the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and the UNL Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies. The program offers intensive training in medical family therapy and collaborative health care. It is designed for both health and mental health professionals who are interested in implementing the biopsychosocial-family systems model in the clinical setting.
- Certificate programs in Family Financial Planning and Youth Development are also offered.
- A new certificate in Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention (TOPS) is a joint program offered with the Nutrition department. This certificate is unique and would help provide expertise in a job market needing health professionals with this training.
For complete information, refer to cehs.unl.edu/cyaf/grad. Please contact the department for any additional information.
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies
135 Mabel Lee Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0236
(402) 472-2957
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Studies leading to a PhD in human sciences with specializations in Child, Youth and Family Studies, Gerontology, and Medical Family Therapy are available. This degree prepares scholars both in applied and basic aspects of Child, Youth and Family Studies. The focus is to prepare scholars for leadership roles in teaching, research and/or policy development and implementation. The Child, Youth and Family Studies PhD Handbook is available on the Web at cehs.unl.edu/cyaf/grad, and outlines the program requirements.
Applications are considered January 10 for the upcoming academic year.