Course Descriptions

Applied Family Science

AFM 6640
Families and Crisis
3 credits

This course will define what is meant by family crisis, identify some of the major theoretical frameworks for studying families and crisis, consider major lifestyle transitions, and explore the major catastrophic crises families face. It will also examine prevention resources and strengths that enable families to deal with crisis more adequately.

Prerequisite(s): AFM 6610, AFM 6620