FCS 590 Family Relations Principles involved in establising and maintaining harmonious family relationships. An analysis of how marriage and family is being influenced and changed by other institutions and society in general. An in-depth analysis of communication theory and research applied to family relationships from a family systems perspective. An investigation of the social, psychological, physiological, and spiritual aspects of human sexuality. A survey course of historical antecendents, philosophical assumptions and theoretical rationale of the major approaches to therapy.
Special attention is given to theological implications.
Measurements A study of the principles of psychological measurement including scale development and evaluation. An overview of the major assessment instruments in each area of psychological testing. An analysis of the types of psychological abnormalities, their etiologies and accepted methods of treatment. Theories A survey of major personality theories. The principles and operations underlying group actions and interactions.