SOCI 2260 - Parenting

This course will introduce the student to effective parenting skills and strategies for solving family problems. Emphasis is placed on parent-child relationships, developmental milestones of infants through adolescence, family communication, family composition and issues related to abuse and neglect. Parenting challenges such as single-parenthood, divorce, custody issues, stepfamily systems and conflict management will be explored.

Location: B/L
Credits: 3
Classroom Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1010 recommended