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Introductory course to principle/practices of Family Support. Emphasis to create partnerships with families; explore and apply concepts of empowerment to personal experiences and work environments, demonstrate knowledge and skills in Family Support. Field study. S/U grade option.
Explore theory of parent development and different approaches to parenting information (home visiting, classes, support groups) that are culturally respectful of families. Includes parent leadership, group process, and curriculum development. Field study. S/U grade option.
Enhance skills and techniques for effective home visiting in various settings and age groups. Includes building relationships, setting goals and documentation, safety and ethics, observation and personal skill assessment. Field study. S/U grade option.
Develop and practice collaboration skills to work with families, service providers, community organizations that connect with families. Identify services for families in their community; define, communities/providers that best serve families. Field study. S/U grade option.
Study of student selected topics of approved experiences in the field of family support. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available. Variable credit range shown; departmental advising is needed.
Apply, refine and expand knowledge and skills learned in previous courses. Demonstrate competencies in communication, cultural competence, promoting partnerships, working with families, building community, and helping families identify their own strengths and goals. Prerequisite: Permit code required. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available. Variable credit range shown; departmental advising is needed.
Advanced study of student selected topics of approved experiences in the field of family support. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required. Registration permitted first seven weeks as space is available. Variable credit range shown; departmental advising is needed.
