PAR 2050-3 Introduction to Parent Education (3 + 0)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of parent education, its history, scope, methods and issues are raised. The aim of the course is to provide a broad overview of the field, either as a basis for further coursework in parent education or as a brief introduction to an area of growing interest.

PAR 3070-3 Working with the Contemporary Family (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

This course is designed to familiarize students with the contemporary family: its structures, stresses, strengths and the legal and political issues that impact it are emphasized. Students will learn how parent educators can assist today's family and will be given the opportunity to apply course learnings to a specific family situation.

PAR 4890-3 Parent Education Field Placement (0 + 9)

Prerequisites: PAR 2050 and PAR 3070

The field placement is individually designed to meet the needs of the student. It provides opportunities to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and projects in a parent education setting. The program director works closely with students and community agencies in setting up each field placement.