2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 18, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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HUS 470 - Sociology of the Family

Comparative perspective of the family as a social institution, focusing on analysis or historical and cross-cultural variations with American society, with some comparative analysis of other societies. Topics covered include demographic changes, changes in family functions, relationship of the family to other social institutions, contemporary family issues and problems.  Prerequisite: SOC 150 or ANT 102. Also listed as SOC 470. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Discuss "the family" as a social institution. 
  2. Summarize historical and cross-cultural variations of "the family" within American society. 
  3. Analyze a contemporary family issue. 



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