CDEV 1114

Society/Family Dynamics

Credits: 3

Description: This course provides the learner with an opportunity to examine how current societal and community issues impact the well-being of children and the well-being of families. Cultural diversity/dynamics, bias, public education, housing, employment, crime, health care, legal services, and social services will be explored. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 3/0/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
3. Demonstrate global/environmental perspective.
4. Demonstrate self-development skills.

Competencies

1. Examine family strengths
2. Examine various family structures
3. Demonstrate understanding of complexity of family dynamics
4. Examine various family cultures
5. Evaluate bias/culturally responsive strategies
6. Examine social forces
7. Examine economic social impact
8. Identify stress factors impact on families
9. Demonstrate collaborative relations with families and community agencies
10. Create professional and ethical conduct
11. Create artifact for use in efolio

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.