3 credits
Prerequisite: At least junior or instructor consent

Within an ecological and family systems perspective, the assessment, development and application of theories and practices which lead to everyday, enjoyable, reciprocal parent-child interactions will be explored.  Application of these theories to practical situations with diverse populations will be discussed.

1. Compare, contrast, evaluate and apply theories used to explain parent-child relationships
   

2. Synthesize theories of parent-child interaction, from an ecological and family systems perspective
   

3. Interpret parent-child relationships in the context of child and adult development
   

4. Reflect on research about current issues in parent-child interaction
   

5. Apply theories of parent-child interaction to everyday parenting problems
   

6. Integrate elements of the study of parent-child interaction into personal beliefs about parent-child relationships

9 hours per week, including class time

Jaffe, M.L. (1997).  Understanding Parenting.  Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

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