Course Description: This course is designed to prepare individuals to understand the nature, function, and significance of human relationships within the family/individual units. It includes instruction in the concepts and principles related to various family living conditions, including abuse prevention; the establishment and maintenance of relationships; the preparation for marriage, parenthood, and family life; and the socialization and developmental needs of individuals.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be able to evaluate the significance of family and its impact on the well-being of individuals and society.
2. Students will be able to analyze the impact of family as a system on individuals and society.
3. Students will be able to examine the role of family in developing independence, interdependence, and commitment of family members.
4. Students will be able to determine the impact of change in transitions over the life course.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate appreciation for diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics of individuals and families.
6. Students will be able to examine the impact of cultural diversity on individuals and families.
7. Students will be able to demonstrate respect for diversity with sensitivity to anti-bias, gender, equity, age, culture, and ethnicity.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will be able to evaluate the significance of family and its impact on the well-being of individuals and society.
2. Students will be able to analyze the impact of family as a system on individuals and society.
3. Students will be able to examine the role of family in developing independence, interdependence, and commitment of family members.
4. Students will be able to determine the impact of change in transitions over the life course.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate appreciation for diverse perspectives, needs, and characteristics of individuals and families.
6. Students will be able to examine the impact of cultural diversity on individuals and families.
7. Students will be able to demonstrate respect for diversity with sensitivity to anti-bias, gender, equity, age, culture, and ethnicity.