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Family Studies (FAM)

FAM 252  (3 credit hours)  
Introduction to Family Science  

Introduces the scientific study of the family, including important theoretical frameworks in family science, historical trends in marriage and family life, gender role theory, family life theory, parenthood, communication, economics of family life, conflict, divorce, step-families and step-parenting, and family strengths. Analyzes contemporary family issues and requires informed, written positions on those issues. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: 3.0 credit hours of social or behavioral science or consent of instructor.
Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science
Components: LEC: Lecture
FAM 253  (3 credit hours)  
Human Sexuality: Development, Behavior, and Attitudes  

Studies human sexuality, including the process of gender and attitudes, sexual response patterns, sexual behavior, and attitudes. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: 3.0 credit hours in social or behavioral science or consent of instructor.
Attributes: SB - Social Behavior Science
Components: LEC: Lecture
FAM 255  (3 credit hours)  
Child Development  

Overviews the various aspects of development (physical, social, emotional, intellectual) for children ages birth through adolescence. Emphasizes techniques of directed observation. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Pre-requisite: 3.0 credit hours of social or behavioral science or consent of instructor.
Attributes: Other, Technical
Components: LEC: Lecture