CFS 362 - Contemporary Family Issues

Institution:

Berea College

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Prerequisite: CFS 207 (also WST) or permission of instructor Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2010) In-depth examination and ethical consideration of contemporary issues that affect family functions and relations. Includes an overview of family-science theories and addresses such topics as balancing needs of children and adults, divorce, single-parent families, stress, demographic shifts, work-related issues, sub-cultural variations, reproductive technologies, family violence, drug/alcohol abuse, foster care, and social services. Issues are examined through readings in professional journals and research-based publications and discussed in a seminar format. 1 Course Credit

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berea.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 985-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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