SO 3050 - Marriage and Family

3.00 credits.

The Social World Core Course. This course provides a sociological analysis of contemporary marriages, families, and intimate relationships with an emphasis on diversity. The course explores the impact that societal changes have had on traditional family functions, courtship, role expectations, child rearing, and family stability. Interrelated topics which impact the family as a social institution are examined. Prerequisite(s): SO 1010 - Discovering Society.