PSYC 313 Family Systems
In this course, students learn how family life affects individuals by examining the current theories and research on family systems. Learning strategies include role-playing demonstrations. Evaluation is based in part on individually-designed projects on the family of origin.
Recommended: An introductory sociology or psychology course.
Recommended: An introductory sociology or psychology course.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 1, 1998 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Students will be required to analyze and interpret a systems-based approach to human wellness.
- Students will be required to apply the knowledge of theories to specific situations.
- Students will learn the historical perspective of how families impact the individual.
- Students will learn theories of how family life affects individuals.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Employ the methods and data that historians and social and behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
- Examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods and cultures.
- Use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
- Develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for contemporary social issues.
Spring 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Family Systems | Smallen, David | Books for PSYC-313-50 Spring 2024 | Course details for PSYC-313-50 Spring 2024 |
Fall 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Family Systems | Mahoney, Caitlin O | Books for PSYC-313-50 Fall 2024 | Course details for PSYC-313-50 Fall 2024 |