FCL 434 - Diversity in Families

Description:
Students will gain strategies for working with a broad range of families with diverse structures, backgrounds and circumstances. Emphasis on applying conceptual frameworks to families’ situations, communicating and collaborating with families, and supporting families’ goals. Formerly FS 434, students may not receive credit for both. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: FCL 234 and family and child life major or family studies major.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Synthesize research about diverse family structures, backgrounds, and circumstances.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with families.
Demonstrate skills to support families of children with disabilities.
Demonstrate skills needed to promote strong parent-child attachment and interactions.
Identify services and supports specific to diverse families’ goals.
Assess risk factors such as poverty, addiction, and violence.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/19/17