MFT 500 - The Interface of Society and Human Development

3 credits
This course integrates a variety of theories of human development, with a variety of societal issues, forces and dynamics, including politics, economics, globalization, race, culture, gender, class, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, privilege and oppression. Using the class participants’ lived experiences and critical thinking, along side classic and contemporary texts, the course will explore if, how, and to what extent, society impacts, influences or shapes human development, identity and life choices, and in turn becomes a possible significant factor in the development of mental health stressors, issues, symptoms and needs in individuals and families. This class will develop skills that promote civic empowerment and responsibility in individuals and that enhance and promote social change, as well as develop basic research skills in addressing relevant societal concerns.

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