PSYC 772
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING

Couples and Family Systems Therapy

Catalog Entry

PSYC 772. Marriage and Family Counseling
Three hours lecture

Prerequisites: PSYC 641

An analysis of the family as a social system, identifying problems occurring in families. A number of marriage and family counseling theories and techniques used to ameliorate family adjustment problems are presented and evaluated.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. The Family as a Social System
2. Potential Areas of Conflict
3. Theoretical Approaches to Family and Marriage Counseling
4. Issues in Marriage and Family Counseling

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

The format of this course is lecture and discussion related to the theorists and the issues in marriage and family counseling.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

1. The student will be able to examine the field of marriage and family counseling as it is current perceived.
2. To develop an understanding of the major theoretical perspectives of family functioning.
3. To consider issues related to the understanding of the marriage and family relationship.
4. To briefly consider specific techniques for the amelioration of family adjustment as based in theories covered.

Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercises, class preparation and participation.

Other Course Information

None

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
March 1999