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IECD-567 Family Systems Theory and Functioning Intervention

4 semester credits


This course provides an opportunity to integrate and apply the conceptual and theoretical constructs to a current practice or work place experiences. The focus is on adult/parent developmental models and theoretical constructs, family and ecological systems theories, and the neuro-scientific foundations involved in parent-child relationships. This course primarily focuses on discussion of the participant’s experiences and includes reading materials and videotapes provided to achieve its learning objectives.
Pre-requisites: IECD-566  
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):  

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  1. Describe basic concepts in applying family systems theory as studied in prerequisite(s).
  2. Gain a more integrated conceptualization of parallel process as it applies to reflective practice in family-oriented work.
  3. In family systems application, student will gain enhanced understanding of and application of cultural similarities and differences.
  4. Student will use newly learned family systems skills and share how in class.
  5. Student will establish conceptualization as well as application of leadership in promoting a family systems approach and philosophy.
  6. Student will be able to justify integrated application of family system theory through example in discussion and writing.
  7. Understand how they can best integrate and apply family systems theory in their work and both discuss and write about it.



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