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Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HDEV 321 - Diverse Families


In HDFS 321:  Diverse Families, students examine the research on diverse families in the U.S., focusing on Latino, Asian American, African American, Native American, multicultural/multiracial, gay and lesbian, special needs families among other diverse families issues and intersectionality.  Students explore how cultural and diverse values and attitudes affect aspects of lifespan development such as parenting, schooling, risk behaviors, dating and relationships, and elder care. Students create culturally competent and responsive approaches to supporting the strengths of diverse families and to overcoming systemic obstacles for optimal growth of individuals and families.

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: HDEV 200  or HDEV 260  or HDEV 350  or HDEV 351  or HDEV 360 ]
University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Units: 3