This course offers foundational and developmental perspectives on child and family life and dynamics. Sociocultural trends and issues are explored, as well as important factors that impact the behavioral and spiritual development of today's children and adolescents. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course provides a comprehensive understanding on parenting and generational patterns and its impact on family health and well-being. Lifestyle and cultural barriers to effective parenting are examined, as well as proactive parenting strategies, effective discipline and healthy communication within the family. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course addresses basic principles of human growth and development from pre-birth through early adulthood. Theoretical and biblical constructs are examined with a holistic orientation, as well as factors that impact the parenting process. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course provides a knowledge base and increased awareness for difficult problems related, but not limited to, conduct, eating, sleeping, high-needs kids, ADHD, and a special focus on trauma and abuse in the childhood years. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online

This course provides a theological and psychological understanding of healthy sexuality from a biblical perspective, particularly as it pertains to raising children and preparing them for adolescence and young adulthood. Cultural shifts, gender identity and sexual behaviors are examined. Ethical concerns and multicultural factors are also considered.

Offered: Online