SFL 498
Family Life Education: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice
Family Life
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Integrating theory, research, and practice. Developing competencies to design, implement, and evaluate family life education programs. Preparing to work preventively with couples, parents, and families in areas such as marriage preparation, marriage enhancement, and parenting.
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
Senior standing; instructor's consent.
Title
Effective Writing and Analysis
Learning Outcome
Design a family life education program using scholarly literature and best practices.
Title
Family Studies Content and Theory
Learning Outcome
Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of family life education.
Be able to apply a framework for the development of family life education programs.
Learn principles and practices for teaching about family life in a variety of traditional and contemporary venues, including workshop and self-directed approaches.
Practice workshop teaching and receive peer, clientele, and instructor feedback.
Be able to utilize principles and practices for reaching diverse audiences.
Be able to utilize principles and strategies for multiplying their reach through collaborative partnerships and social marketing.
Title
Research and Evaluation Methodologies
Learning Outcome
Be able to utilize a variety of approaches to evaluating family life education programs.
Critically evaluate the quality of several examples of family life education programs.
