PSY 509
Theories of Marriage and Family
Online Course
PSY 509 Theories of Marriage and Family
3 Semester Units
Theories of Marriage and Family explores all major schools and developments in family therapy and includes brief biographies of some of the leading family therapists of the twentieth century. Current research and developments in the field are covered, and trends in family therapy are presented. Ethical standards for the practice of marriage and family therapy are also included.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the context of family therapy, including its foundations, evolution, and major concepts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key terminology, theoretical formulations, key figures, techniques, and goals of the classic schools of family therapy.
- Analyze recent developments in family therapy and examine future trends.
- Describe the ethical and cultural issues involved with family therapy.
- Demonstrate proficiency with academic writing related to the theories of marriage and family therapy.
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