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Dec 03, 2024
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IECD-566 Family Systems Theory and Functioning4 semester credits
This course provides students the opportunity to learn about Family Systems Theory, its origins and development. The course examines theoretical constructs involved in understanding family functioning with a concentration in 1) parental development, 2) the evolving parent-child relationship, and 3) the impact of interactive patterns in infancy and early childhood. Specific issues regarding families with challenges are explored.
Delivery Method: Online
Grading Default: Letter
Learning Outcome(s):
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Describe the basic concepts and history of family systems theory.
- Describe the salient ideas of important contributors to the field of parent development.
- Explain the various family systems perspectives and the development of family therapy.
- Describe different types of family therapy.
- Understand the phases of parent development and parenting.
- Identify the importance of the parent-child relationship as a unit of intervention.
- Recognize the important role of self and mutual regulation.
- Demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the realities of family systems in different cultures.
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