This course examines basic cultural and biblical worldviews regarding both marriage and the family as core societal institutions and lays a biblical foundation for understanding policy making and advocacy concerns. Philosophical and spiritual dynamics are examined from a Judeo-Christian perspective and in light with current social norms. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course examines contemporary issues that threaten the faith-based heritage of America's founding principles. Necessary critical thinking skills and advocacy strategies are discussed on behalf of marriages and families in the present day culture. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course examines the developmental aspects of deviant, violent and problem behaviors in children and adolescents. Effective intervention and referral strategies for helping minors and their parents are addressed, as well as some of the sociological and community related factors regarding these challenging issues. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course looks at the role, function, and value placed on marriage in today's society. Remarriage issues, same-sex marriages, and contractual marriages are examined alongside traditional marriage to address the scope and breadth of relational issues to be understood in preparing to do competent Marriage and Family counseling in today's world.

Offered: Online