SFL 461
The Family and the Law
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Legal environment of the family system, with emphasis on husband-wife and parent-child relationships, rights, and responsibilities.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
SFL 160 or concurrent enrollment
Title
Content and Theory
Learning Outcome
Critically analyze the historical and practical application of the law to your family.
Critically analyze the profound implications that family law has on your relationships.
Critically analyze the legitimacy of laws governing unnerving and sometimes painful issues.
Be able to discuss sensitive issues different than your own in order to broaden your understanding as well as hone your ability to judge.
Understand and synthesize issues addressed in class such as marriage, adoption, infertility, divorce, addiction, etc.
