Brandt Gardner

Associate Professor

Human Development & Family Science

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Research in education and human sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
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    Doctoral Dissertation
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Research in education and human sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
    12 Jan 2026 - 3 Apr 2026
    Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 2613.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
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    Master's Capstone in HDFS
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Development and implementation of a capstone project related to an area of human development and family science. Interfaces with field experience and involves the integration of theory, research, and application.
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    Relationship Development and Marriage (S)
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
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    Doctoral Directed Study in HDFS
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Doctoral level directed individual study in human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 6110.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513, HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Research in education and human sciences for the PhD degree under supervision of a graduate faculty member. Previously offered as FRCD 6000.Offered for variable credit, 1-12 credit hours, maximum of 30 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
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    Elective I: Relationships 101
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An applied course designed to actively involve students within the Opportunity Orange Scholars program in the exploration of topics which influence the development of positive relationships. Topics include gender differences, relationship principles, family of origin and personal needs. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living. Meets with HDFS 1101. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.
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    Family Life Education
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Philosophy and principles of family life education. Planning, implementing, and evaluating family life programs in community and education settings. Field experience. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5113.
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    Honors: Relationship Development and Marriage (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Relationship Development and Marriage (S)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Directed Study in HDFS
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Doctoral level directed individual study in human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 6110.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513, HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
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    Fam Risk & Resilience - Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of selected theoretical approaches; areas of family risk; protective factors; individual and family qualities relating to resilience; and prevention and intervention strategies. Previously offered as FRCD 4553.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
    13 Jan 2025 - 4 Apr 2025
    Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 2613.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Relationship Development and Marriage (S) - Honors
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Elective I: Relationships 101
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An applied course designed to actively involve students within the Opportunity Orange Scholars program in the exploration of topics which influence the development of positive relationships. Topics include gender differences, relationship principles, family of origin and personal needs. The developmental course is designed to work in conjunction with other Opportunity Orange Scholars courses to promote lifelong learning and advance the knowledge and skills necessary for competitive employment and independent living. Meets with HDFS 1101. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Life Education
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Philosophy and principles of family life education. Planning, implementing, and evaluating family life programs in community and education settings. Field experience. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors: Relationship Development and Marriage (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Relationship Development and Marriage (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Theory and research on the formation and development of interpersonal relationships from dating through courtship and marriage. Previously offered as HDFS 3433, HDFS 3143, FRCD 3433, and HIDC 3433.
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    Advanced Family Theory
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Family theory process, including logic, theory construction, and relating conceptual orientations to current research areas. Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
    16 Jan 2024 - 5 Apr 2024
    Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 2613.
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    Master's Creative Component
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Creative application of student's knowledge to solve a problem of interest in HDFS.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 5253, HDFS 5293, HDFS 5513 or HDFS 5523 or equivalent and consent of instructor.