Whitney Shepard

Associate Professor

Human Development & Family Science

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Internship in Child and Family I
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Supervised field experience applying HDFS knowledge and skill base. Must complete application for internship. This component of the internship includes class assignments that demonstrate application of HDFS knowledge and skill base.Prerequisite(s): HDFS 1112 or HDFS 3122 and HDFS 2523 and HDFS 4521 and senior standing and consent of advisor and instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Dev Honors (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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors 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
    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
    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
    Policy, Law and Advocacy: Honors
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    The study of local, state, and federal legislations, regulations, social policies, and advocacy that affect children and families. Domestic relations, child welfare, health, education, social services, employment and housing. Previously offered as HIDC 4473.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Parenting (S) - Honors
    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
    Honors Lifespan Human Development (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Policy, Law and Advocacy
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    The study of local, state, and federal legislations, regulations, social policies, and advocacy that affect children and families. Domestic relations, child welfare, health, education, social services, employment and housing. Previously offered as HIDC 4473.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Creative Component
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    A guided creative component for students completing the requirements for college or departmental honors awards leading to an honors thesis, project or report under the direction of a faculty member from one of the undergraduate colleges, with a second faculty reader and oral examination.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, senior standing.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Development: Honors (S)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Lifespan Human Development (S)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    Study of human development within diverse family systems. Taught from a life span perspective. Previously offered as FRCD 2113.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Policy, Law and Advocacy
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The study of local, state, and federal legislations, regulations, social policies, and advocacy that affect children and families. Domestic relations, child welfare, health, education, social services, employment and housing. Previously offered as HIDC 4473.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Honors Thesis Prep: HDFS
    21 Aug 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
    Topical study in various disciplines taught by faculty from the undergraduate colleges for junior and senior students in the University Honors Program.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation, junior standing.