Howard L. Barnes, Ph.D., CFLE

Dept. Head & Associate Professor, Family Studies
237 Latham Hall
(319) 273-2358
Howard.Barnes@uni.edu

Education

• Ph.D., Family Social Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Minnesota
• M.A., Child Development and Family Relations, Family Life Education/Consultation, Kansas State University
• B.A., Philosophy and Psychology, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN

Teaching Areas

• Introduction to Family Studies
• Family Relations
• Trends and Issues in Family Studies
• Family Life Education
• Family Crisis and Resources
• Family Research Methods
• Ethical and Legal Principles in Marriage and Family Therapy
• Treatment of Sexual Abuse
• Parenting
• Parent Education
• Fathering

Research Interests

• Parent - Adolescent communication and relationships
• "Normative" family processes
• Conceptual and methodological issues of discrepant perceptions in families

Related Experience

• Presented at numerous regional, national and international conferences.
• Dr. Barnes has served on many advisory boards to organizations serving children and families

Professional Memberships

• The National Council on Family Relations
• Past Chair of the Education and Enrichment Section
• NCFR Public Policy Committee and Past Chair
• Certified Family Life Educator since 1987
• The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
• Kappa Omicron Nu national honor society