Course Description

Students examine families from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives, with a focus on the changes in American families over time and the implications of those changes for contemporary and future families. Students also examine issues that impact family development, structure and functions. Those issues include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, class, ablelism, age, gender and sexual orientation. Meets the Graduation Writing Requirement for majors in Family Science and Human Development. Equivalent course FSHD 200 effective through Winter 2025. Satisfies SEEDS Analyzing Cultures and Societies student learning outcome in alignment with Diversity and Intercultural Competency value. Section information text: IMPORTANT SECTION DETAILS: Visiting students may register without permission from department._ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students examine families from historical, socio-cultural and theoretical perspectives, with a focus on the changes in American families over time and the implications of those changes for contemporary and future families. Students also examine issues that impact family development, structure and functions. Those issues include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, class, ablelism, age, gender and sexual orientation. Meets the Graduation Writing Requirement for majors in Family Science and Human Development. Equivalent course FSHD 200 effective through Winter 2025. Satisfies SEEDS Analyzing Cultures and Societies student learning outcome in alignment with Diversity and Intercultural Competency value.

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