Psychodynamics of the Family Relationships

General

Prefix

CPSY

Course Number

428

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Psychological interrelationship during developmental stages of life and role of the community psychologist. Focus on family as a system, the family life cycle and the dynamics of family relationships. Provides solid foundation for individual decisions in partner selection, interactions in committed relationships, and parenting.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

To know basic terminology and concepts of family relationship.

Outcome

To understand ways that history, society and culture interact with families.

Outcome

To demonstrate an understanding of how various social and behavioral sciences look at families.

Outcome

To be able to apply concepts to concrete family relationships, including your own.