Discussion of parent-child interaction literature and evaluationof relevant research literature. The dynamics and assessment of common dysfunctions in marital andfamily relationships based on current theory and research. Survey of principles and methodsfor the study of children and their families. Pr., HDF 620 or CED 628 or PG 638. Current theories of marriage andfamily therapy.
Lab covers principles and techniques of interviewing families.
Treatment of sexual dysfunction. HDF 267 or departmental approval. Pr. or Coreq., HDF 623, FED 672 or 673 or departmental approval. In-depthstudy of issues involved in assessing individual, couple and family systemswith emphasis on administration and interpretation of measures typicallyused in marital and family therapy. Examination of the economics effect of government policies and programson the family.