SOWK 260 - Major Problems of Family Functioning

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course examines the dynamics of families experiencing major dysfunctions related to poverty, violence, the effects of deviant family members, and the social programs and policies relating to these problem areas. This course will enhance the student’s social work practice with families by increasing understanding of dysfunctional effects of these problems on the family system and its individual members and the relationship of policies and programs to the enhancement or deterioration of family life.