Evolving Family Dynamics and Structure
Earners will have developed basic and intermediate skills in Family Science pertaining to cultural diversity in family structure, dynamics, research, and service delivery. Students who earn this micro-credential will be competent in: describing family dynamics, strengths, and weaknesses; analyzing information on children and families in diverse cultural and family structural settings; and applying knowledge of how children and and their families interact with social institutions.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Child And Adolescent Development In Family Contexts
- Conflict Resolution In Families
- Cultural Competence In Family Dynamics
- Divorce And Blended Family Structures
- Domestic Violence Awareness and Intervention
- Family Communication Patterns
- Family Law And Legal Issues
- Family Resilience And Coping Strategies
- Family Stress And Crisis Management
- Family Systems Theory
- Impact Of Socio-Cultural Factors On Family Dynamics
- Intergenerational Family Relationships
- Mental Health And Family Impact
- Multigenerational Caregiving
- Parenting Styles And Approaches
Earning Criteria
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Complete FAMS 1123 Family Relations with a grade of "C" or higher.
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Complete FAMS 4333 Current Issues in Family Diversity with a grade of "C" or higher.
Standards
Tied to Family and Community Partnership skills: 1) early childhood practitioners recognize families take many forms,and as practitioners respect and celebrate the diversity of values, strengths, customs and traditions; 2) practitioners are able to "research and implement effective methodsof engaging and communicating with all families" (FCP 5.2).