PSYN 405 - Psych of Family Systems

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
This advanced-level seminar assesses the changing role of the family in contemporary society. Topics to be covered include two-parent and single-parent households, divorce and remarriage, and adoption. In addition, cultural and diversity concerns are addressed. Resilience and transitions in developmental family life are emphasized. Family theories such as Bowen and Minuchin’s will be explored.

Only open to students in the B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences program.