SWK 241 - Marriage and Family Systems

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This course will explore socio-cultural aspects of families and how they are shaped by ethnicity, sexual orientation, income, and education. Family types will be viewed through the life cycle model and will explore a variety of family forms including two-parent, single-parent, adoptive, divorced, same-sex, remarried, and step-families. Social work models of family intervention as well as family therapy techniques will be discussed and practiced in role-play sessions. Pre-requisite: SOC100 & PSY100

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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