Catalog Info
Title when registering
Marriage & Family
Course Master
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
SOC-131
Course Description
This course aims to provide an overview of the historical and contemporary contexts that shape our understanding of marriages and families. Topics of discussion include definitions of marriage and family, diverse family structures, gender roles, partner selection, relationship formation, parenting, the intersection of family and work, family violence, divorce, and remarriage. Additionally, the course incorporates valuable insights from cross-cultural and historical comparisons.
MTA Categories
- Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
- Social Sciences
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Determined by department
Office Contact
School of Liberal Arts: 313-845-9624, lainfo@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-201 and F-138
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2025 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
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