Family Systems

General

Prefix

MFT

Course Number

620

Course Level

Graduate

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Development and dynamics of intimate relationships, the stages of marriage and family life, family challenges and opportunities and better understanding of cybernetics and human systems.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Understand family systems theory vis-à-vis family relationships over the family life cycle. (PO 1)

Outcome

Understand cybernetics and human systems to work with families and other interactional systems of varying professions and subcultures. (PO 1, PO 3)

Outcome

Increased ability to think critically about the scientific issues underlying contemporary theories and research about families. (PO 5)

Outcome

Increased ability to think critically about values issues underlying contemporary theories and research about families. (PO 5)

Outcome

Research literature regarding the benefits of marriage to children, families, and society. (PO 5)

Outcome

Explore his/her own experience and values about family life as it relates to future professional roles. (SLO 2)

Outcome

Develop professional writing habits in accordance with APA style. (PO 3)

Dependencies

Courses

MFT620 is a prerequisite for: