Jillian Caldwell Carpenter

Teaching Assistant Professor

Human Development & Family Science

  • Teaching Assistant Professor
    Human Development & Family Science
  • (405) 744-6331 (Work)
  • Oklahoma State University, Human Development and Family Science, 233 Nancy Randolph Davis, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078, United States

TEACHING SUMMARY

Dr. Carpenter teaches several undergraduate courses in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Oklahoma State University, including Introduction to HDFS, Professional Skills in Human Services, Parenting, Family Resource Management, and Critical Issues in HDFS. In all of her courses, she focuses on providing unique and impactful learning opportunities to help students understand and apply concepts to be better analytical thinkers and problem solvers. Her goal is to help prepare students for a dynamic, ever-changing world.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Directed Study in HDFS
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Directed individual study in human development and family science.Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Resource Management
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Examination of individual and family management of interpersonal, financial, workplace, social, and community resources over the lifespan. Includes and emphasis on decision making within the family system, particularly for families with issues that affect timing and balancing of resource management. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Development of professional skills transferable across human services. Including, but not limited to leadership, professional communication, information management, partnership development, networking, advocacy, and professional ethics. Previously offered as HDFS 3523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second semester OOS students. 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 a competitive employment and independent living. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second year OOS students. 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.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Resource Management
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Examination of individual and family management of interpersonal, financial, workplace, social, and community resources over the lifespan. Includes and emphasis on decision making within the family system, particularly for families with issues that affect timing and balancing of resource management. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
    18 Aug 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
    Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 2613.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Development of professional skills transferable across human services. Including, but not limited to leadership, professional communication, information management, partnership development, networking, advocacy, and professional ethics. Previously offered as HDFS 3523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Resource Management
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of individual and family management of interpersonal, financial, workplace, social, and community resources over the lifespan. Includes and emphasis on decision making within the family system, particularly for families with issues that affect timing and balancing of resource management. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Parenting (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examination of the fundamental issues and special topics in parent child relationships across the life span. Current theory and empirical research in multiple contexts of family, school and community. Previously offered as FRCD 3023.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Development of professional skills transferable across human services. Including, but not limited to leadership, professional communication, information management, partnership development, networking, advocacy, and professional ethics. Previously offered as HDFS 3523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Individualized elective study for students within Opportunity Orange Scholars. Electives will differ depending on the professional and/or personal goals for each student. Required of all second semester OOS students. 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 a competitive employment and independent living. Offered for variable credit, 1-4 credit hours, maximum of 4 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Admission to Opportunity Orange Scholars.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Resource Management
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Examination of individual and family management of interpersonal, financial, workplace, social, and community resources over the lifespan. Includes and emphasis on decision making within the family system, particularly for families with issues that affect timing and balancing of resource management. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
    19 Aug 2024 - 8 Nov 2024
    Exploration of the philosophy and practice of human development and family science. Previously offered as FRCD 2613.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Development of professional skills transferable across human services. Including, but not limited to leadership, professional communication, information management, partnership development, networking, advocacy, and professional ethics. Previously offered as HDFS 3523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Family Resource Management
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examination of individual and family management of interpersonal, financial, workplace, social, and community resources over the lifespan. Includes and emphasis on decision making within the family system, particularly for families with issues that affect timing and balancing of resource management. May not be used for degree credit with HDFS 5713.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Multidisciplinary Studies Capstone
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Research report or other creative activity undertaken to satisfy capstone requirement for multidisciplinary studies degree.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Parenting (S)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Examination of the fundamental issues and special topics in parent child relationships across the life span. Current theory and empirical research in multiple contexts of family, school and community. Previously offered as FRCD 3023.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Professional Skills in Human Services
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Development of professional skills transferable across human services. Including, but not limited to leadership, professional communication, information management, partnership development, networking, advocacy, and professional ethics. Previously offered as HDFS 3523.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Critical Issues in Human Development and Family Science
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    An examination of the place of Human Development and Family Science in the context of broader themes. An exploration of the students' specialization and its implications for an educated life.Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.