SFL 498

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Family Life Education: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice

Family Life College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Integrating theory, research, and practice. Developing competencies to design, implement, and evaluate family life education programs. Preparing to work preventively with couples, parents, and families in areas such as marriage preparation, marriage enhancement, and parenting.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Senior standing; instructor's consent.

Title

Effective Writing and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Design a family life education program using scholarly literature and best practices.

Title

Family Studies Content and Theory

Learning Outcome

Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of family life education. Be able to apply a framework for the development of family life education programs. Learn principles and practices for teaching about family life in a variety of traditional and contemporary venues, including workshop and self-directed approaches. Practice workshop teaching and receive peer, clientele, and instructor feedback. Be able to utilize principles and practices for reaching diverse audiences. Be able to utilize principles and strategies for multiplying their reach through collaborative partnerships and social marketing.  

Title

Research and Evaluation Methodologies

Learning Outcome

Be able to utilize a variety of approaches to evaluating family life education programs. Critically evaluate the quality of several examples of family life education programs.