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3.00 Credits
Analysis of research and theory on family violence, physical abuse of children, sexual abuse, neglect, premarital abuse, wife abuse, gay/lesbian battering, elder abuse, prevention and intervention. Basic framework is ecological/feminist, emphasizing an examination of family dynamics as well as broader historical, social, and patriarchal contexts. Cross-listed with SOC and WMS. Prerequisite(s): FSW 295 or SOC 262.
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3.00 Credits
Examines family policies related to U.S. families' well-being using an ecological framework. Considers the impact of family policies/laws at state and federal levels including: policy development, implementation, and evaluation; and roles of professionals in building/influencing family policy. Prerequisite(s): FSW 295 or SOC 262.
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3.00 Credits
Addresses different types of relationships, various processes that occur in these relationships, and some of the assumptions and concepts involved in close relationships. Draws upon knowledge from the domains of philosophy, social psychology, communication, family studies, sociology, psychology, and women's studies. The goal of this class is to help students better understand some of the factors affecting relationships and to appreciate the impact of some of the processes in their own lives.
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2.00 Credits
This seminar focuses on the scope, problems, and issues related to child maltreatment in America. Emphasis placed on problem identification and program implementation for schools and other social service settings. Summer only, as a workshop. Offered infrequently.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of selected theories of the family. Emphasis placed on conceptual knowledge, understanding of the importance of family theories and in-depth analysis of several theoretical frameworks, such as family process, conflict, and symbolic interaction. Prerequisite: six hours of family relations courses and upperclass or graduate standing, or by permission of instructor.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Considers a problem in an area as announced for the semester. Prerequisite: advanced standing, permission of instructor, 12 hours in family and child studies including six hours of advanced credit. Offered infrequently.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students participate in a professional work environment, prepare written reports and journals, and complete a project. Students build upon previous knowledge and experience by working within, and critically appraising, a professional setting related to families and/or children. Focus is on professional development and the critical appraisal of career options. Recommended that students enroll in the summer between junior and senior years. Number of clock hours in placement varies by credit hours; typically 90 hours for 2 graduate or 3 undergraduate credits. Students wishing to become Certified Family Life Educations must complete 125 clock hours and focus their internship experiences on the practice of family life education or prevention. Prerequisite: orientation and approval of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Planned reading in any field in family studies with guidance of a department faculty member. Prerequisite: advanced standing, nine semester hours in family studies and social work, and approval of the plan by department chair.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews current information on biological and social aspects of human sexuality, specifically directed at graduate training for educators (i.e., school personnel, social service agencies, etc.). Differences in cultural background examined to provide an understanding of how cultural differences affect learning of meanings attached to behaviors involved in sexualities and how they impact pedagogy and class/group dynamics. Cross-listed with KNH 617. Offered infrequently.
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2.00 Credits
Students develop a topic within the family life education area and present a series of lectures or speeches, workshop, or extensive written materials. Participate in an oral presentation within an educational or community setting. Presentation grounded in contemporary research within family and child studies. Prerequisite: FSW 518 or permission of instructor. Offered infrequently.
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