PSY-315 PSYCHOLOGY OF FAMILY

This course is a comprehensive survey of the psychology of the family with historical and current perspectives of Western Culture. Theoretical perspectives focus on how families organize themselves, how they function and how they develop along the life span. Analysis also examines the five primary aspects of family psychology: the family as a system; developmental family behavior; family of origin concepts and how they affect the family; relationships, dating, courtships, and marriage; and family dysfunctions. Prerequisite: PSY-281

Credits

3

Distribution

Psychology

Offered

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