Theory and research concerning couple and family processes; social contexts in which couples and families change over time.
Course Learning Objectives:
- Examine how family theories influence intervention and research for couples and families.
- Explore how couples are influenced by social contexts such as gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, social class, and historical time.
- Explain the processes for the formation and dissolution of couple relationships.
- Examine the research on common challenges that couples experience (e.g., infidelity, addiction, intimate partner violence).
- Recognize the impact of family policies on the lives of children and adults.
This course has exams that require the use of electronic proctoring through ProctorU. Please see
https://www.proctoru.com/students/ for detailed instructions. The cost for online proctoring through ProctorU is included in the cost of the course for students enrolled in CSU Online course sections. Students are responsible for purchasing any hardware that may be needed for exams taken with ProctorU, including a webcam and microphone, and for scheduling proctoring appointments at least three days in advance (otherwise, a late fee is charged, which is the student’s responsibility). For students requiring accommodations, please contact
http://www.rds.colostate.edu/.
Prerequisite
HDFS 334 (Family and Parenthood Across the Life Cycle); Completion of 60 credits
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.
