AFM 6670 Parent Education

This course will give students the tools/skills to use when working with parents using theoretically-guided and research based knowledge of parent-child relationships. Parenting practices will be examined to gain an appreciation for and an understanding of the experiences parents have while child rearing. This course also will provide the opportunity to examine personal beliefs, values, assumptions, and biases about parenting in order to recognize how these influences might impact work with parents. Additionally, students will gain a better understanding of the basic principles relating to the process of creating parent prevention education materials, and identifying, locating, and facilitating parent prevention education programs.