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HDFS 334 - Family and Parenthood Across the Life Cycle

  • 3 credits
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Practical, theoretical, and empirical information on the dynamics of family and parenthood across the lifespan. Emphasis on understanding how families and parents in diverse ecological and social contexts experience their roles and relationships. Exploration of factors that contribute to risk as well as evidence-based practices to support and enhance family systems and parents.

Course Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate among theoretical perspectives associated with parenting and how they shape family dynamics or parenting practices. 
  2. Examine how diverse family structures as well as social and cultural factors influence family functioning and parenting. 
  3. Evaluate parenting styles, discipline, and communication strategies across developmental stages from infancy to adult children. 
  4. Identify family processes and contextual factors that serve to strengthen families and those that put families at-risk. 
  5. Identify evidence-based practices and interventions that support the unique needs of diverse family structures across multiple contexts. 

Prerequisite

HDFS 101 (Lifespan Development (GT-SS3)) or PSY 100 (General Psychology (GT-SS3)) or May be taken concurrently.; Sophomore standing.

Important Information

All prerequisites must be completed or consent from the instructor given prior to enrollment.

If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, you ensure you are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.

 

 

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
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