Family Systems Theory
Family Systems Theory
COUN 0677 — 3 Credit Hours
A critical appraisal of basic theoretical concepts in Family Systems Theory. Topics: historical and conceptual development of Family Systems Theory; introduction to General Systems Theory; family rules, roles, structure and interaction patterns; functional and dysfunctional family systems; life cycle issues in marriage and family and ethnicity and family therapy. Recommended prerequisite: COUN 0574. COUN majors only or by permission of program coordinator.