Major theories and content areas in the field of family studies with an emphasis on family diversity.
Course Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Evaluate and explain the core assumptions, major concepts, and limitations of key theoretical perspectives employed in studying families.
- Describe current trends in family studies content areas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the roles of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, income, and culture on family relationships and functioning.
- Analyze how family theories are applied in empirical studies in the fields of family studies and family interventions.
- Identify the implications of family studies research for family-related prevention and intervention programming.
Required in these Programs:
ADVS-PHD: Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Science
HDFS-MAFZ-MS: Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy Specialization, Plan A
HDFS-PVSZ-MS: Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Plan A, Prevention Science Specialization
PRSP-DD-MPSP: Master of Prevention Science Practice, Plan C (M.P.S.P.)
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