ALABAMA
Samford University
Birmingham, AL
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
University of Alabama ●
Tuscaloosa, AL
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Learning Experiences for Young Children; Practicum; Program
AUBURN UNIVERSITY Development & Evaluation; Family & Social Policy; Study/Travel in
Department of Human Development & Family Studies Human Development & Family Studies; Hospitalized Children & their
203 Spidle Hall Families; Parent Education; Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective; Gender
Auburn, AL 36849 Roles & Close Relationships; Internship in Human Development &
Family Studies; Advanced Seminar; Directed Readings in Human
Telephone: (334) 844-4151 Development & Family Studies; Undergraduate Research & Study;
Fax: (334) 844-4515 Honors Thesis.
Web: www.humsci.auburn.edu/hdfs Comments: The Human Development and Family Studies undergraduate
curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers that
Campus Enrollment: 24,000 promote the success of individuals and families across the life span. Majors
select one of seven concentration areas: Infancy/Preschool, Child Life,
Program Administrator (Head): Dr. Leanne K. Lamke Middle Childhood/Adolescence, Adult Services, Gerontology,
Legislative/Public Policy, or Family Programming/Research. The capstone
Department Emphasis: 38% Family Studies course is the senior-level internship which allows students to apply their
38% Child/Human Development academic training in a real-life setting in order to enhance their
24% Family Therapy professional competencies. The HDFS curriculum is approved by the
Description: The Auburn University Department of Human Development and National Council on Family Relations to offer the Provisional Certified
Family Studies is an interdisciplinary program committed to advancing Family Life Education (CFLE) designation.
and applying knowledge about individuals and families in a changing
world. The Department operates the Center for Children, Youth, and GRADUATE PROGRAM
Families that includes the Auburn University Early Learning Center and Director of Graduate Program: Dr. Joe F. Pittman
the Harris Early Learning Center of Birmingham, both accredited by the Courses Offered: Advanced Child Development; Adolescent Development;
National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Marital & Family Dynamics; Advanced Family and Social Policy;
Marriage and Family Therapy Center. The objective of these centers is to Conceptual Frameworks for Human Development & Family Studies;
enhance the instruction/service learning, research, and outreach missions of Research Methods for Human Development & Family Studies I & II;
the Department. Further, The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Marriage & Family Therapy Theory I & II; Marriage & Family Therapy
provides the infrastructure to enable the researchers and practitioners Theory I & II Lab; Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Issues I (Family
affiliated with the Department and its Centers to disseminate knowledge to Systems), II (Individuals), & III (Couples); Marriage & Family Therapy
the citizens of Alabama, the nation, and the world. Clinical Issues Lab; Marriage & Family Therapy Professional Issues;
Independent Study; Practicum; Marriage & Family Therapy Internship;
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CFLE Directed Field Experience; Seminar; Research & Thesis; Relationship
Program Options: Human Development & Family Studies (254) Development I (Childhood & Adolescence) & II (Adulthood); Advanced
Dual Objective with Early Childhood Education (2) Theories of Human Development & Family Studies; Advanced Research
Students (2007-2008): 230 female, 9 male; 99% full time Methods I & II; Research & Dissertation.
Courses Offered: Current Issues in Human Development & Family Studies;
Marriage & Family in a Global Context; Lifespan Human Development in MASTERS LEVEL
Family Context; Professional Development & Ethics; Child Development Program Options: Human Development & Family Studies (20)
in the Family; Adolescent & Adult Development in the Family; Human Marriage & Family Therapy (13) COAMFTE
Sexuality Over the Family Life Cycle; Patterns of Family Interaction; Students (2007-2008): 15 female, 2 male; 100% full time
Development of Interpersonal Skills; Techniques of Interviewing in Applications (2007-2008): 45 received, 16 accepted
Professional Settings; Study Abroad Opportunities for Human Sciences;
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Program Descriptions
Comments: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies Pettit, Gregory S.; Prof. (Ph.D., Indiana U, 1984)
provides an integrated program of study of individual and family E-mail: gpettit@auburn.edu
relationships over the lifespan. The major focus of faculty and graduate Research: Adolescent relationships; at-risk individuals & families;
students is the study of interpersonal competence and relationship interpersonal relationships; parent-child relationships; peer
dynamics in the context of the family. We approach interpersonal relationships.
competence issues by examining both functional and dysfunctional aspects
of relationships. Pittman, Jr., Joe F.; Prof. (Ph.D., U of Georgia, 1984)
E-mail: jpittman@auburn.edu
DOCTORAL LEVEL Research: Adolescent relationships; intimate partner violence; identity
Program Options: Human Development & Family Studies (12) issues; theory; time management.
Students (2007-2008): 26 female, 3 male; 100% full time Rauer, Amy J.; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., U of Michigan, 2006)
Applications (2007-2008): 20 received, 12 accepted E-mail: arauer@auburn.edu
Comments: The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development and Family Research: Adult development & aging; health & families; intimate
Studies focuses on interpersonal competence and relationship dynamics relationships; lifespan development; marriage.
across the life span. The primary aim of this degree is to develop in
students a high level of basic and applied research competencies so that Smith, Thomas A.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., Virginia Tech U, 1985)
they are prepared to seek careers as primary contributors to the developing E-mail: smitht8@auburn.edu
base of knowledge in the field. In addition to the core of course work Research: Clinical training & supervision; marriage & family therapy;
students complete, they also develop individualized competency plans, in marriage enrichment & education; program evaluation;
consultation with their advisory committee, that take advantage of, and remarriage.
build upon, their prior experience in research, teaching, and professional
service. Sollie, Donna L.; Prof. (Ph.D., U of Tennessee, 1979)
E-mail: dsollie@auburn.edu
Research: Adult child-parent relationships; gender issues; marital
FACULTY relationships; social competence; young adults.
Abell , Ellen E.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., Washington State U, 1993) Vaughn, Brian E.; Prof. (Ph.D., U of Minnesota, 1979)
E-mail: eabell@auburn.edu E-mail: bvaughn@auburn.edu
Research: Child care; early childhood education; parenting education. Research: Attachment; emotions; parent-child relationships; peer
Adler-Baeder, Francesca M.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., U of North Carolina– relationships; social development.
Greensboro, 1999) Vazsonyi, Alexander T.; Prof. (Ph.D., U of Arizona, 1995)
E-mail: fadlerbaeder@auburn.edu E-mail: avazsonyi@auburn.edu
Research: Couple education; intimate relationships; marriage; remarriage; Research: Adolescent development; cross-cultural comparison; family
stepfamilies. relationships; problem behavior; quantitative methodology.
Bub, Kristen L.; Asst. Prof. (Ed.D., Harvard U, 2008) Wickrama, Thulitha; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., Penn State U, 2007)
E-mail: kbub@auburn.edu E-mail: twickrama@auburn.edu
Research: Early childhood education; prevention & early intervention; Research: Health & families; interpersonal relationships; quantitative
poverty issues; quantitative methodology; social competence. methodology; racial & ethnic issues; stress & coping.
El-Sheikh, Mona M.; Prof. (Ph.D., West Virginia U, 1989)
E-mail: melsheikh@auburn.edu
Research: At-risk individuals & families; attachment; child development; SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
developmental psychology; family conflict. Department of Family Studies
Erath, Stephen A.; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., Penn State U, 2006) 800 Lakeshore Drive
E-mail: serath@auburn.edu Birmingham, AL 35229
Research: Family relationships; intervention; peer relationships; social
competence; stress & coping. Telephone: (205) 726-2087
Fax: (205) 726-4483
Keiley, Margaret K.; Assoc. Prof. (Ed.D., Harvard U, 1996) Web: dlserver.samford.edu/fams
E-mail: mkeiley@auburn.edu
Research: Developmental psychology; deviant behavior; family Campus Enrollment: 4,379
psychology; research methodology; therapy.
Kerpelman, Jennifer L.; Prof. (Ph.D., Auburn U, 1994) Program Administrator (Academic Advisor): Dr. Kristie Chandler
E-mail: jkerpelman@auburn.edu
Research: Adolescent development; adolescent relationships; dating Department Emphasis: 50% Family Studies
relationships; identity development; young adults. 50% Human Development
Description: The family studies major recognizes the crucial role of families in
Ketring, Scott A.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., Kansas State U, 1999) society. The family studies curriculum focuses on personal relationships
E-mail: sketring@auburn.edu and their connection to and impact on human living and development.
Research: Abuse & neglect; family processes; marriage & family therapy; Since 1999 the family studies curriculum has met the requirements for the
marriage enrichment & education; trauma. Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation awarded
by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR; www.ncfr.org). The
Lamke, Leanne K.; Prof. (Ph.D., Texas Tech U, 1979) program is designed to prepare students for professional careers in the
E-mail: lamkelk@auburn.edu helping professions, in human service agencies, the non profit sector, or for
Research: Dating relationships; interpersonal relationships; relationship graduate school and research. Career options include family life education,
issues; social competence; young adults. parenting education, helping professions, elder care services, family and
Mize, Jacquelyn; Prof. (Ph.D., Purdue U, 1984) social services, child development, youth ministry, and education. A
E-mail: jmize@auburn.edu significant portion of family studies students plan to attend a masters
Research: Child care; parent-child relationships; peer relationships; social degree program in areas such as social work, marriage and family therapy,
cognition; stress & coping. counseling, early childhood education, occupational therapy and seminary.
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Alabama
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CFLE Courses Offered: Lifespan Development; Child Development: Infancy &
Program Options: Child Development Education Toddlerhood; Child Development: Preschool; Marriage & the Family;
Family Studies Child Development: Adolescence; Conceptual & Creative Experiences for
Students (2007-2008): 80 female, 4 male; 100% full time Young Children I & II; Parent & Family Development; Cultural Influences
Courses Offered: Marriage & the Family; Parenting; Family Life Education; on Children, Youth, & Families; Adult Development; Administering
Death & Dying; Family Dynamics; Families & Health; Family Children's Centers & Programs; Human Development & Family Studies
Economics; Infant & Child Development; Adolescent & Adult Internship; Hospitalized Children & Youth; Loss & Bereavement;
Development; Internship; Independent/Special Study; Research Methods; Interpersonal Relationships; Human Sexuality; Program Evaluation;
Issues in Human Sexuality; Family Law & Public Policy; Multicultural & Children of Divorce; Methods of Family Life Education; Senior Seminar;
Gender Perspectives; Families & Religion; Senior Research; Introduction Directed Individual Study in Human Development; Directed Individual
to Non-profit Organizations and Grant Writing. Study in Family Studies; Directed Research.
Comments: Family studies is the study of how individuals grow and develop Comments: The concentration in family studies provides an understanding of
across the life cycle in the context of personal and family relationships. the development of the family system and the dynamics of family
Courses expose students to practical and theoretical content in areas such relationships. It leads to certification as a Family Life Educator by the
as dating and relationship information, marital relationships, human National Council on Family Relations. This concentration prepares
sexuality, parenting, families and society, lifespan development, gender students to work in a variety of educational and enrichment programs such
roles, and multicultural perspectives. In addition to a capstone research as parenting programs, family service agencies, industry, schools, social-
project, students gain practical experience through an internship, as well as service, churches, home economics, and 4-H extension. This concentration
the planning, implementation and evaluation of family life education is also well suited for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in
programs. marriage and family therapy as well as other areas in family studies.
FACULTY GRADUATE PROGRAM
Chandler, Kristie; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., U of North Texas, 1996) Director of Graduate Program: Dr. Carroll Tingle
E-mail: kbchandl@samford.edu Courses Offered: Child Development; Adult Development; Infant/Toddler
Curriculum and Program Design; Cultural Influences on Children and
Davis, Jonathan C; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., Purdue U, 2003) Families; Parent/Child Relationships; Theories in Family Studies;
E-mail: jcdavis1@samford.edu Dynamics of Family Relations; Family Assessment; Seminar in Human
Gerhardt, Clara E.; Prof. (Ph.D., U of Pretoria–South Africa, 1975) Sexuality; Special Problems in Human Development and Family Studies;
E-mail: cegerhar@samford.edu Children of Divorce; Seminar in Human Development and Family Studies;
Thesis Research; Advanced Infant Development; Advanced Adult
Development; Observational Methods in Developmental Research;
Readings in Human Development; Theoretical Issues in Family Studies;
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA Family Crises; Practicum in Human Development; Nondissertation
Department of Human Development & Family Studies Research.
Room 214, Child Development Research Center
Box 870160 MASTERS LEVEL
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0160 Program Options: Family Studies
Human Development
Telephone: (205) 348-6158 Marriage & Family Therapy
Fax: (205) 348-8153 Applications (2007-2008): 29 received, 14 accepted
Web: www.ches.ua.edu/hdfs Requirements: GPA > 3.0; GRE > 1000
Campus Enrollment: 25,000 DOCTORAL LEVEL
Program Options: Developmental Science
Program Administrator (Chair): Dr. Carroll Tingle Comments: The Ph.D. concentration in developmental science is offered in
collaboration with the Department of Psychology.
Department Emphasis: 34% Child/Human Development
33% Family Studies FACULTY
33% Family Therapy Curtner-Smith, Mary Elizabeth; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., U of North Carolina–
Description: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies Greensboro, 1991)
offers undergraduate concentrations in child life, early child development, E-mail: mcurtner@ches.ua.edu
and family studies. The concentration in family studies provides an Research: Parent-child relationships; peer relationships; attachment.
understanding of the development of the family system and the dynamics Enders, Linda E.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., Iowa State U)
of family relationships. It leads to certification as a Family Life Educator E-mail: lenders@ches.ua.edu
by the National Council on Family Relations. This concentration prepares
students to work in a variety of educational and enrichment programs such Hernandez-Reif, Maria; Prof. (Ph.D., Florida International U, 1994)
as parenting programs, family service agencies, industry, schools, social- E-mail: mhernandez-reif@ches.ua.edu
service, churches, home economics, and 4-H extension. This concentration Research: Parenting; depression; infant & toddler development; child
is also well suited for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in development.
marriage and family therapy as well as other areas in family studies. The
Department offers a master's degree in human development and family Hudson, Carmen J.; Asst. Prof. (M.S., Florida State U, 1974)
studies with concentrations in Human Development, Family Studies, and E-mail: chudson@ches.ua.edu
Marriage and Family Therapy. The Department also collaborates with the Jeon, Hyun-Joo; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., Iowa State U, 2004)
Department of Psychology to offer doctoral study Developmental Science. E-mail: hjeon@ches.ua.edu
Research: Child care; program evaluation; disability; quantitative
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CFLE methodology.
Program Options: Adolescence & Youth (26)
Child Life (11) Peeples, Victoria D.; Asst. Prof. (M.S., U of Alabama, 1999)
Dual concentration Adolescence & Family Studies (4) E-mail: vpeeples@ches.ua.edu
Early Childhood Development (111)
Family Studies (56) Scofield, Jason; Asst. Prof. (Ph.D., U of Arkansas, 2003)
Human Development & Family Studies (56) E-mail: scofield@ches.ua.edu
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Program Descriptions
Research: Child development; developmental psychology; social
cognition.
Stinnett, Nancy L; Instr. (M.S., Oklahoma State U, 1972)
E-mail: nstinne1@ches.ua.edu
Stinnett, Nick; Prof. (Ph.D., Florida State U, 1967)
E-mail: nstinne1@ches.ua.edu
Research: Family strengths; family relationships.
Tingle, Carroll; Asst. Prof. (Ed.D., U of Alabama, 1993)
E-mail: ctingle@ches.ua.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE
Marriage & Family Counseling Program
School of Religion
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613
Telephone: (251) 442-2411
Fax: (251) 442-2401
Web: www.umobile.edu
Campus Enrollment: 1,900
Program Administrator (Director): Dr. Tom Bevill
Department Emphasis: 40% Family Therapy
20% Human Development
20% Family Studies
10% Biblical Studies
5% Ethics
5% Research
Description: Our Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling is
situated in the School of Christian Studies. Courses offered prepare
students for licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and/or
a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of ALabama. Students are
required to complete graduate coursework in biblical studies as well as
counseling. The degree integrates systems thinking with traditional
individual theories of counseling and Christian theological concepts.
Faculty members are seminary trained and experienced in the practice and
supervision of counseling. A special concern of the program is the personal
development of the student as a person as well as a counselor.
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Director of Graduate Program: Dr. Tom Bevill
Courses Offered: Foundations of Counseling; Personality Theories; Abnormal
Psychology; Child Development; Group Counseling; Testing and
Measurement; Career Counseling; Sociology of the Family; Family
Systems Theories and Therapies; Family Development; Marriage and
Family Counseling I; Marriage and Family Counseling II; Couples
Therapy; Research Techniques and Data Analysis; Ethical and Legal
Issues; Marriage and Family Counseling Practicum; Marriage and Family
Counseling Internship.
MASTERS LEVEL
Program Options: Marriage & Family Counseling (25)
Students (2007-2008): 30 female, 5 male; 40% full-time
Applications (2007-2008): 10 received, 7 accepted
Requirements: GPA > 2.5; GRE > 850
FACULTY
Bevill, Jimmie Thomas; Prof. (Ed.D., New Orleans Baptist Theol. Sem., 1984)
E-mail: tbevill@mail.umobile.edu
Quiett, Jeffery S.; Assoc. Prof. (Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theol. Sem., 1999)
E-mail: JQuiett@mail.umobile.edu
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