Family Systems
General
Prefix
MFT
Course Number
620
Course Level
Graduate
Department/Unit(s)
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: