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CHFD225 - Introduction to the American Family
Course Details
Course Code: CHFD225 Course ID: 3693 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course examines the family during modern times. Topics include a diverse range of issues, including single mothers, fathers, disparities among families, childcare and child well-being, cohabitation, and how these trends affect American family life.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/20 - 07/31/20 | 08/03/20 - 09/27/20 | Summer 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/27/20 - 10/02/20 | 10/05/20 - 11/29/20 | Fall 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/29/20 - 12/04/20 | 12/07/20 - 01/31/21 | Fall 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Distinguish between popular views of family life and the reality of life for most contemporary families.
- Interpret the wide range of external forces that have an impact on how families look and function.
- Explain the upheaval in modern family formation.
- Analyze the impact of family policies on contemporary families.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forum | 30.00 % |
| Forum 1 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 2 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 3 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 4 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 5 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 6 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 7 | 3.75 % |
| Forum 8 | 3.75 % |
| Assignment 1: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 1 The American Family Over Time | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 2: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 2: Interview with Two Senior Citizens | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 3: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 3 Changing Roles | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 4: | 17.50 % |
| Assignment 4: What is the Issue? | 17.50 % |
Book Title: Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Links provided inside the classroom in the Lessons section.
Author: No Author Specified
Publication Info:
ISBN: N/A
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.