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HDFS 400: Advanced Family Processes

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Examines family system dynamics and processes, with an emphasis on cultural and contextual factors that influence family functioning and well-being over the lifespan. Examines both healthy and dysfunctional family processes (including abuse, neglect, and family violence). Explores evidence-based practices and interventions that promote family health, resilience, and well-being. Offered by School of Integrative Studies. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core (All), Mason Apex
Recommended Prerequisite: HDFS 200 or permission from instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

Current Sections

This course is not offered this semester.

Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Spring 2021, Section: DL1, CRN 16509, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 83469, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Summer 2020, Section: D01, CRN 43149, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Spring 2020, Section: DL1, CRN 18529, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2019, Section: 002, CRN 83288, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Summer 2019, Section: D01, CRN 42287, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Spring 2019, Section: 001, CRN 21944, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Spring 2019, Section: DL1, CRN 18418, Format: Online, Instructor: Nicole Forry
  • Fall 2018, Section: DL1, CRN 73652, Format: Online, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Spring 2018, Section: 002, CRN 21525, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2017, Section: 001, CRN 74399, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2016, Section: 001, CRN 75891, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2015, Section: 002, CRN 80908, Instructor: Colleen Vesely
  • Fall 2014, Section: 001, CRN 77987, Instructor: Colleen Vesely