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HDFS 301: The Hospitalized Child and Family

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines the philosophy, purposes, and concepts of Child Life Specialists. Explores developmental and psychological needs of hospitalized children, their families, and those who provide services to children. Examines the impact of illness and illness-related stressors on the dynamics of the family and strategies for coping. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to INTS 323.
Recommended Prerequisite: HDFS 200 or permission from instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 12858, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 72604, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Spring 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 13400, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2019, Section: DL1, CRN 73087, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Spring 2019, Section: DL1, CRN 14339, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2018, Section: DL1, CRN 73850, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Spring 2018, Section: DL1, CRN 16034, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 74683, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Spring 2017, Section: DL1, CRN 22105, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2016, Section: DL1, CRN 76646, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille
  • Fall 2015, Section: DL1, CRN 82092, Format: Online, Instructor: Jamie Gentille