CMST 8136 FAMILY COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
This course emphasizes the role of communication in family relationships. Theories, models, and research methods will be used to examine the family in various cultures and contexts (e.g., nuclear families, single-parent families, and blended families). Topics that will be covered in this course include: family conflict, family roles, family stories, family stress, family well-being, genograms, marriage, and divorce. (Cross-listed with CMST 4130)
Prerequisite(s): Graduate majoring in the School of Communication or permission of instructor. Not open to non-degree graduate students.