2021-2022 Humboldt State University Catalog

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Family Studies Minor

Examine the family from multiple perspectives, giving special attention to changes in the American family over time and across ethnic and socioeconomic groups. Look at various methods for working with families and helping the family remain strong and healthy.

Knowledge about families is excellent background for work in social services, teaching, community development, community health, counseling, family law, public administration, or public policy.

Requirements for the Minor (21 units)

Family Foundation

CD 251 - Children, Families & Their Communities Units: 3

Growth & Development Foundation

CD 350 - Perspectives: Life-Span Development Units: 3

Contemporary Family Dynamics

Complete a minimum of one course from:

CD 352 - Parent/Child Relationships Units: 3
PSYC 303 - Family Relations in Contemporary Society Units: 3
SOC 306 - The Changing Family Units: 3

Cultural Variations

Complete a minimum of one course from:

AIE 335 - Social & Cultural Considerations Units: 3 *
CD 467 - Working with Culturally Diverse Families Units: 3
COMM 222 - Intercultural Communication Units: 4

Interacting with Families

Complete a minimum of one course from:

AIE 335 - Social & Cultural Considerations Units: 3 *
CD 366 - Exceptional Children & Their Families Units: 3 *

Special Family Topics

Complete a minimum of 3 units from:

CD 362 - Children & Stress Units: 3
CD 366 - Exceptional Children & Their Families Units: 3 *
SW 431 - Juvenile Delinquency Units: 4
SW 480 - Special Topics Units: 0.5-4 (topic must be related to the family. Requires prior permission to count toward minor]

Advocacy & Public Policy

CD 479 - Policy Analysis & Advocacy Units: 3
[Completion of other courses in minor required]

Note:

* Course may not be used for more than one topic section.