Family Systems

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
HSE 242 Family Systems 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: PSY 150 or SOC 210
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course introduces the concepts of family structure as a system and includes the impact of contemporary society on the family. Topics include systems theory, family structure, blended families, divorce, adoption and the elderly. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of families as a system and the impact of change on family structure.

2013FA - New Local Prereq: ENG 090 or DRE 098

2014FA - Revised Local Prereq from ENG 090 to DRE 098

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002

2020FA - Revised Local Prereq: Delete DRE 098, ENG 002
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