Families are dynamic. Students will gain theoretical and practical insights into the changes that affect families, and the social responses to those changes. This program explores child studies, sexuality and sexual health, family history and change, marriage dynamics, and gender issues. It combines courses from a variety of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, social work, history and women’s and gender studies.
Students will learn:
- Identifying, interpreting, and communicating key issues relevant to individuals, groups and society
- Practising several scientific methods of data collection, statistical analysis, and evaluation; using methods and tests to analyze, interpret and assess possible behaviours
- Critically evaluating and interpreting existing research/theories and applying the results to solve problems
- Understanding and assessing the psychological, emotional, cognitive, and social determinants of human behaviour
- Appreciating the respective roles of various governmental, community, and health-care institutions
