Subject: Family Studies (FAST)

CRN: 21113

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

  Audra Nuru

As a foundation of the Family Studies major and minor, this course provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the discipline and profession of Family Studies. Students will be introduced to primary family theories and the practical nature of theorizing for understanding, explaining and strengthening all families; read original and translated/applied research on family topics; explore substantive topics of the field; examine the current state of Family Studies and its multidisciplinary roots; become familiar with family studies’ occupations and professional organizations; review ethical principles of working with and studying families; and examine a range of contemporary issues for families in the 21st century.

4 Credits

Subject: Family Studies (FAST)

CRN: 21114

Online: Asynchronous | Lecture

Online

Instructor: TBD

This advanced capstone course for the Family Studies major is a multidisciplinary seminar taken after a student has completed at least four courses in the Family Studies major. The course incorporates a variety of methods, theories, and pedagogies drawn from the family studies paradigm. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to student experience in the community and professions, including reflections and analyses that incorporate family studies scholarship. Prerequisite: FAST 200, plus two of COJO 374 (formerly COJO 472), PSYC 288, SOCI 321, plus six other courses from the list of approved courses for the Major.

4 Credits