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MFT 100 - Introduction to Family and Relationships

Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course will introduce students to the theoretical and empirical literature associated with family in the larger social structure examining government policy, demographic patterns of family formation, parenthood, middle- and later-life families, family strengths, positive communication, conflict, family dissolution and death. It will explore family relationships based on perspectives that are diverse and multicultural including an emphasis on race, ethnicity, gender, class, age and environment. Lastly, it will encourage students to participate in learning activities to lead to a greater understanding of family relationships across the life cycle.


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