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 Harriett K. Light, Ph.D., Professor

Ph.D. , 1976, Human Ecology, Michigan State University

M. S., 1968, Home Economics Education, North Dakota State University

B. S., 1961, Home Economics Education, Mankato State University


ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
1968 - present: Department of Child Development and Family Science, NDSU

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Risk Behaviors in Middle Childhood & Early Adolescence

In-Service Developmental Seminars for Teachers k-12


COURSES CURRENTLY TAUGHT

CDFS 230 Life Span Development

CDFS 475 Children & Families Across Cultures

CDFS 495 Field Experience

CDFS 488 Exceptional Children & Families


PUBLICATIONS
Selected Journal Articles
Light, H., Solheim, J. & Hunter, G. W. (1976) Satisfaction with medical care during pregnancy and delivery. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 126:6, 827-831.

Light, H. & Martin R. (1985). Guidance of American Indian children. Journal of American Indian Education. 25: 1, 42-46.

Light, H., Martin, R. & Hertsgaard, D. (1990) Coping strategies of farm and ranch men. Research in Rural Education 7:1, 55-60.

Simerly, C., Light, H. & Mitstifer, D. (1996) A Book of Readings: A Context for Professional Development. Alexandria, VA.: AAFCS.

Light, H. (1998) Sex differences in adolescent high risk sexual and drug behaviors. Psychological Reports. 82,1312-1314.

Light, H. (1998) North Dakota youth: Exposure to violence and related ethical behaviors. The North Dakota Journal of Human Services. 2, 9-13

Invited Book Chapter

Light, H. (1998) Home Economics: contributions to rural America. In Encyclopedia of Rural America, Volume I. G. Goreham, Editor Oxford, England: ABC-CLIO

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