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Human Development & Family Resources
The Human Development and Family Resources sequence prepares students to provide educational, preventive and interventive services to individuals and families which enhance personal, family and community well-being.
Students may focus on family services, child care services, consumer services or teacher education in family and consumer sciences. Students develop the skills needed to assist people of all ages with personal and consumer choices for individual and family well-being.
The Child Care Center, an NAEYC accredited facility, is housed in two sites, one in Turner Hall and the other in Fairchild Hall. Both sites include kitchen facilities, outdoor play yard and a two-way window component for discreet observation by students or parents. Both sites were designed to meet the custodial as well as educational needs of children ages 2 to 8.
The Turner site has microphones installed throughout, and has a specially designed observation booth equipped with headphones for observers. Unobtrusive video and audio cameras are ceiling mounted to allow for taping and recording.
Both classrooms are arranged into permanent and temporary learning centers. Learning centers are designed to be accessible and are equipped to meet the needs of varying developmental abilities. The 3-5 year old multi-age classroom is equipped with three computer stations for children which include CD roms. Both sites provide spaces for large group, active play as well as small group and private individual play. Relaxing elements, such as soft bean bag chairs and plants, are added to create a more home-like atmosphere.
Completely renovated in 1997, the Illinois State University Child Care Center play yard serves as an outdoor learning laboratory for children, as well as for a diverse array of college students who complete practicum hours in the setting. The play yard provides a functional, supportive work environment for child care staff and their curriculum and care-giving goals.
Students majoring in the Human Development and Family Resources sequence and those who are interested in careers that deal with people benefit from membership in this organization. HSO helps students learn about their areas of study and career opportunities available. Involvement provides a chance to meet and socialize with others interested in related fields of study, assists in professional development through networking, and updates students on current trends and events in their profession.
