CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Union Campus - Term 2017
Course Syllabus
PY321 - Family Rltnshp/Values
3 Semester Credit Hours
Mon – Wed / 7:30-10:00
Instructor: Jamie Padgett MSW
jamielpadgett@gmail.com
573-210-0146
Text: Lamanna, M.A & Riedmann A, (2012). “Marriages, Families, & Relationships; Making Choices in a Diverse Society” Wadsworth, Belmont CA.
ISBN-13: 978-1-111-52116-5
Mission Statement:
Central Methodist University prepares students to make a difference in the world by emphasizing academic and professional excellence, ethical leadership, and social responsibility.
Creed:
The Central Methodist University Community believes in:
- Seeking knowledge, truth, and wisdom;
- Valuing freedom, honesty, civility, and diversity;
- Living a life of service and leadership;
- Taking responsibility for ourselves and the communities in which we live.
Values:
Central Methodist University affirms its Wesleyan heritage and its unique place as the only United Methodist-related University in Missouri. The location of its original campus in a small, historic, rural community provides an opportunity for students to live and to learn in a safe setting. The University values its strong liberal arts tradition, providing a foundation for excellent professional programs. CMU and its outreach activities foster an environment in which a diverse student body can develop intellectually, socially, and spiritually. University life emphasizes honesty, integrity, civility, and a strong sense of personal responsibility as integral elements of character and leadership. Central Methodist University nurtures a spirit of community and caring among students, faculty, and staff.
Academic Conduct Policy:
Any student caught committing academic misconduct on any assignment, quiz, or exam in this class will earn a zero for that assignment, quiz, or exam. Furthermore, that student will come under the auspices of the Academic Conduct Policy of CMU. It is the student’s responsibility to review and understand the CMU Academic Conduct Policy found on page 34-35 in the CGES 2010-2011 Catalogue.
Non-discrimination Policy:
Central Methodist University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual preference, religion, sex, national origin, age, or federally defined disability in its recruitment and admission of students. The University's educational programs, activities, financial aid, loan, and scholarship programs are made available to all qualified students without regard to race, color, sexual preference, religion, sex, national origin, age, or federally defined disability. The University complies with all federal and state non-discrimination requirements.
Attendance Policy:
The principal reasons for student failure are excessive absences and lack of class preparation. The faculty and administration expect students to attend classes regularly and to establish adequate study patterns. The instructor will withdraw students missing 30 percent or more of class time. It is each student’s responsibility to review and understand the CMU attendance policy.
Course Description:
An examination of the current textbook, academic discussions and research studies pertaining to marriage and family clinical considerations in the United States. All persons have a sense of family and of intimacy. The sense of belonging and understanding family is a core emotion that guides and redirects persons of all age groups.
Course Objectives:
- To demonstrate knowledge of current theoretical and clinical considerations on marriage and families.
- To provide students with the basic theories of marriage & family therapy. Specific emphasis will be on the concepts of intimacy development and challenges that family’s face in America.
- To enhance the student’s perspective of what it means to be a relationship informed therapist and the implications of persons from different backgrounds entering into relationship.
- Practice critical thinking of a marriage & family therapist through reading the text, writing a paper, and classroom discussion of family concerns.
Assessment:
Assignment of letter grades is based on CMU guidelines (see student handbook).
Points assessed as follows:
Assignment Point Value
Exam 1 100
Exam 2 100
Exam 3 100
Paper 100
Class Participation/attendance 30
Total 430 points
(Late work will lose 10 points.)
Final grades will be determined according to the following scale:
A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F <60%
Common Core Competency:
The PY321 course meets the Understanding Human Nature: Social Services competency.
Course Requirements:
- Students are expected to stay current with assigned readings (see tentative schedule).
- A research paper of at least 8 pages, double spaced, but not more than 10 pages, on a specific topic directly related to marriage and families. The student can choose from any topic in the textbook or any theory from the Second chapter of the textbook. You should use a minimum of 5 current references. The paper should use APA format.
- There will be three exams in this class worth 100 points each. Each exam will cover information from the book and PowerPoints presented in class.
- You will have the opportunity to earn up to 30 points for class participation and attendance. The amount of points given to each student is completely at my discretion and will be given based on again, attendance and participation in class discussions.
Class Environment:
The classroom will be an open, positive and safe environment where a variety of opinions are discussed and respected. Questions and the sharing of relevant life experiences will be encouraged during class. Not every topic is exciting, but together we will make it interesting. Please, no sleeping, having side conversations, text messaging, or taking phone calls during class.
Tentative Schedule*
Session 1-Jan 18 review of syllabus/ start Chapter 1
Session 2- Jan 23 Discuss Chapter 1 & 2
Session 3- Jan 25 Discuss Chapter 3 &4.
Session 4- Jan 30 Discuss Chapter 5
Session 5-Feb 1 First Exam
Session 6- Feb 6 Discuss Chapters6 & 7
Session 7- Feb 8 Discuss Chapters 8 & 9
Session 8- Feb 13 Discuss Chapters 10 & 11
Session 9- Feb 15 Second Exam
Session10- Feb 20 HOLIDAY OFF
Session 11- Feb 22 Discuss Chapters 12, 13, & 14
Session 12– Feb 27 Work Conference- use time to work on your research papers
Session 13– Mar 1 Work Conference- use time to work on your research papers
Session 14-Mar 6 Discuss Chapter 15 & 16
Session 15- Mar 8 Third Exam- FINAL PAPERS DUE
* The schedule is subject to change and/or modifications as course demands may require.