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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
fall, spring. The study of relationships, marriages and families as a social science. Examines interpersonal relationships and the dynamics of marriage and family life with an emphasis on the formation of healthy relationships and the maintenance of marital and family strengths.
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3.00 Credits
spring, odd years. Study of quality child care that encompasses historical perspectives, program planning, personnel and budget management, and working with parents and community resources.
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3.00 Credits
fall, spring. Examines the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of children from conception through adolescence including the appropriate care and guidance of children during infancy and toddlerhood, early childhood, middle childhood, and adolescence. Theories of child development and the dynamic interaction of children with their social environments are examined.
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3.00 Credits
spring. Current social science research and literature pertaining to the dynamics of human intimacy and sexuality are examined from a biopsychosocial perspective. This course provides a conceptual framework and understanding of human sexuality necessary to address a multitude of sexual issues encountered when working with a highly diverse and secular audience. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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spring. Principles of finance and utilization of time and energy resources for the family. Includes spending plans, credit, savings, insurance, housing, taxes, investments, and estate planning.
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3.00 Credits
fall. Principles of effective parenting including theoretical approaches to understanding parent/child relations, the etiology of child behaviors, dysfunctional parenting styles, and mechanisms of behavior change. Emphasis is given to strengthening positive behaviors and developing significant perceptions and skills in children. Different family structures and interactions over the family life-span are considered.
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3.00 Credits
spring. Consideration of social institutions and resources in the community as they affect the well-being of children and families. Attention is given to: (1) families experiencing stress and crises; (2) working with nontraditional family structures (e.g., single parent and stepfamilies), (3) community resources for meeting family needs; and (4) providing students with practical experiences and information needed to work effectively with community groups.
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spring, even years. Examines successful aging from a bio-psychosocial framework with an emphasis on changes in interpersonal relationships, roles, and family dynamics associated with aging family members. Topics include: common problems and decisions facing aging families, marriage in later life, being single, parent-child relationships, sibling ties, the role of grandparents, divorce and remarriage, physiological/health issues leading to increased dependency and long-term care, and one's life review.
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3.00 Credits
spring. Reviews current literature on fathering with an emphasis on equipping men and women (husbands and wives) for the vital role that fathers play in the lives of their children/family. Examines the impact of father's absence on the lives of sons and daughters including barriers that hinder father involvement. Participants examine the principles of effective fathering as well as how wives contribute to their husband's fathering style. Biblical principles of masculinity are examined as well as how men become spiritual leaders of their families. Information provided may be used to develop a fathering ministry in the local church. Optional certification fee.
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3.00 Credits
fall. Supervised experience in a community setting having an identified family life education or service program. Minimum of 125 clock hours service-learning in the community program, plus one hour seminar per week to integrate the field experience with the family studies curriculum and to engage in reflective assessment of skill and knowledge in personal development as a family service practitioner. Prerequisites: senior standing; advisor and department chairman approval; and acceptance of the student by a community program. A writing-intensive course.
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