MILITARY FAMILIES.

Catalog description

This course studies the social milieu in which military-connected families exist, their intersectional identities, the strengths that characterize them, and the challenges they navigate. Topics include cultural competence, military community demographics, ethics and values, self-care of practitioners, social theories, military policies, diversity among military-connected families, differences in service status (e.g., active duty, National Guard, Reserves), operational challenges (e.g., deployment, frequent moves), Service Member/Veteran mental health, dependent special needs (e.g., educational, medical), marital issues (e.g., divorce, domestic violence), and transitions away from the Military (e.g., retirement, separation, death). Special emphasis is placed on diversity, intersectional identities, and military differences (e.g., rank, Branch, service status). Students who complete this course will integrate cultural competence, professional ethics (military and human service professions), social theories, and military policy into their understanding of military-connected families.