Introduction to Parents and Children
General
Prefix
CFS
Course Number
220
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Description
Child development, parent development; the co-relationship between mothers and fathers and their children in the developing years. Traits and characteristics of healthy families.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
05
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Analyze major concepts, issues, and theories in parent-child relations from birth to adulthood.
Outcome
Identify factors that facilitate or hinder positive parent-child interaction.
Outcome
Analyze the family’s role in socialization.
Outcome
Evaluate current research on issues pertaining to parent-child relations.
Outcome
Describe the dynamics of family relationships and analyze the impact of those family relationships on individuals as they grow to adulthood.
Outcome
Examine the history of childrearing at the global level.
Outcome
Describe the interaction between family issues and individual development in relation to parent-child relationships.
Outcome
Analyze parenting within various family structures and family situations.
Outcome
Examine and analyze the influence of culture and society on child rearing.
Outcome
Evaluate, analyze, and apply the course material to parenting situations.
Dependencies
Programs
CFS220
is a
completion requirement
for: