PSYCH 223 - Marriage and Family

Institution:

Philadelphia University

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Description:

A survey of family systems and theories underlying marriage and family counseling. The course will explore the history of marriage, the choosing of a partner, parenting styles, and issues that create marital discord and divorce. Specific course objectives are to provide information about the therapeutic process and the practical elements of counseling interactions with families, to identify differences between individual- and system-oriented therapies, and to encourage the integration of theoretical and experiential learning. Prerequisite: PSYCH- 101

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.philau.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 951-2700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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