Family Dynamics

Catalog description

Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Completed HDFS 323 and grade of “C” or better HDFS 323 Corequisite: none Restriction: none Description: Emphasizes processes and models of family development topics, including an understanding of the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships with an emphasis on how the theoretical frameworks of family studies can aid in this understanding. Focuses on approaches and dynamics of principles related to familial and marital adjustment and coping, with an emphasis on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of families and how family members relate to each other.