Education and Human Development (EHD) Courses
EHD 1023. Introduction to Child Life Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides a foundational understanding of the Child Life Specialist (CLS) profession. Students will explore the role of the CLS in healthcare settings, focusing on providing psychosocial support to children and their families during medical procedures, hospitalization, and illness. Course Fee: STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; LRH1 $20.54; EHPA $20.
EHD 1033. Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course offers an exploration into the fundamental principles and methodologies of behavioral science, a multidisciplinary field that seeks to understand the connection between human behavior, cognition, and the environment. Students will be exposed to theories and concepts from psychology, counseling, and education to gain insights into individual and group behavior. Course Fee: STSH $30.81; EHPA $20.00; DL01 $75.00; LRH1 $20.54.
EHD 1100. COEHD Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 1200. COEHD Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 1300. COEHD Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 1400. COEHD Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An international or other “away” from UT San Antonio experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 1500. COEHD Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 3013. Loss and Bereavement in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
The purpose of this course is to explore the types, processes, and implications of grief, loss, and bereavement within their cultural context on individuals, families, and systems. Content includes direct and ambiguous loss, types of grief, stages of death and dying, systemic impacts, and behavioral health interventions. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.
EHD 3413. Child Development in Behavioral Health. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores child development from infancy through adolescence. Students will examine the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of children. Emphasis will be placed on understanding developmental variations and creating supportive environments to foster development. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.
EHD 4100. COEHD Signature Experience - Leadership. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
A semester-long opportunity for skill building and application such as self, social, and situational awareness. Students will identify and further develop a personal foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to leadership under the supervision of a faculty member or mentor. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 4200. COEHD Signature Experience - Internship. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential learning internship opportunity in which students conduct supervised professional activities in an organization closely related to their field of study. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 4300. COEHD Signature Experience - Research. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
Supervised research mentored by a faculty member or other supervisor engaged in active research in the student's field of study. Includes skill building and application such as asking questions, proposing hypotheses, designing studies, selecting methods, using the tools of science, gathering and analyzing data, discovering, investigating, and communicating findings. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 4400. COEHD Signature Experience - Study Away. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An international or other “away” from UT San Antonio experiential opportunity that allows students to obtain valuable knowledge and skill building to include culturally diverse experiences. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 4500. COEHD Signature Experience - Community Engagement. (0-0) 0 Credit Hours.
An experiential and meaningful community-based learning opportunity to enrich the learning experience and develop skills of civic engagement/social responsibility. Supervision by a faculty member or community partner. Includes a monitored self-reflection component. May be repeated.
EHD 4553. Research in Behavioral Science. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides exposure to conducting research within the field of behavioral science. Designed for undergraduate students, the course guides participants through key features of research process, including: formulating research questions, measurement considerations, research design, data analysis, and methods of communicating findings. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.
EHD 4563. Field Work I: Behavioral Sciences. (1-6) 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides students with foundational skills and practical experience in applying behavioral science principles to real-world career settings. This course emphasizes the development of essential skills for effective fieldwork in various applied contexts, such as community organizations, schools, or healthcare settings. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.
EHD 4573. Field Work II: Behavioral Sciences. (1-6) 3 Credit Hours.
This course builds on foundational skills from Field work I, focusing on advanced applications and more complex fieldwork scenarios. This course emphasizes the integration of behavioral science concepts into advanced practical settings and the evaluation of interventions. Course Fee: LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81; DL01 $75; EHPA $20.
