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HDFS 402 - Couple and Family Studies

  • 3 credits

Theory and research concerning couple and family processes; social contexts in which couples and families change over time.

Course Learning Objectives

  • Synthesize knowledge of theory and empirical research relevant to couple and family processes.
  • Construct an understanding of how couples and families change over time in a variety of social contexts.
  • Evaluate and interpret information related to couple and family theories and research from a variety of sources.
  • Exhibit effective written and oral communication skills related to couple and family studies, including use of technology for presentations.
  • Compare, contrast, and synthesize multiple points of view related to couple and family issues.
  • Implement effective collaboration, problem solving, and goal setting skills.
  • Exhibit professional ethics, conduct, and presentation.

This course has exams that require the use of electronic proctoring through ProctorU. Please see https://www.proctoru.com/students/ for detailed instructions. The cost for online proctoring through ProctorU is included in the cost of the course for students enrolled in CSU Online course sections. Students are responsible for purchasing any hardware that may be needed for exams taken with ProctorU, including a webcam and microphone, and for scheduling proctoring appointments at least three days in advance (otherwise, a late fee is charged, which is the student’s responsibility). For students requiring accommodations, please contact http://www.rds.colostate.edu/.

Prerequisite

HDFS 334 (Family and Parenthood Across the Life Cycle); completion of 60 credits

Important Information

All prerequisites must be completed or consent from the instructor given prior to enrollment.

If you register for this course after the start of the term, please contact the instructor at the time of registration. By contacting the instructor, you ensure you are added to the CANVAS section as soon as possible and have access to the course and details about the class requirements.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT
Ashley Harvey, PhD, LMFT

9704913011 | ashley.harvey@colostate.edu

Dr. Ashley Harvey is a professor and Director of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Since 2007, she has taught more than 10,000 students across 15 different courses in 150 undergraduate and graduate sections, on topics such as parenting, couples and families, lifespan development, grant writing, and dying and grieving. Dr. Harvey has spoken at TEDx, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and earlier in her career worked at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital as a grief counselor and educator.