Class information
HEC201 Family Partnerships
- CRN: 13010
- Credits: 3
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From January 5 through March 21, 2026, Melissa E Gritz
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Details about this class
HEC 201 is a three (3) credit undergraduate family studies course that introduces the study of family behavior, values, and attitudes. The course covers the historical, cultural, and socioeconomic influences on family development, including ecological systems, demographic trends, diversity, contemporary issues and public policy. Audit available.
This course is designed for individuals interested in early childhood education, parenting education, and family life education. The course addresses various family compositions issues and trends, including single parents, intergenerational families, same-sex families, families of color, immigrant families, class issues, etc.
Texts and Supplemental Materials
Turnbull, Ann, et al. Families and Professionals. (8th Edition). Pearson Education (US),
2021.
Concise Guide to APA Style. (7th edition). American Psychological Association
Technology
- Computer with internet access and printer
- Scanner and or scanning capabilities.
- Firefox, Chrome, or Safari browser
- Adobe Reader software (available free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/)
- Microsoft Office or equivalent (Google Docs, iWork, etc). You must be able to save files as doc, docx, rtf, or pdf format.
- You must be able to work with documents and upload your assignments in D2L Brightspace.
- The technical requirements for most online classes include access to a computer with a modern operating system and a supported web browser
This is an online only course, requiring access to a computer or laptop with sound, and video capabilities.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online technical requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Prerequisite for online classes
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