Syllabus
WSU Department Name
Child and Family Studies
WSU Course Number & Listing
CHF 2400: Family Relations (3 Credit Hrs.)
High School: Syracuse High School
WSU Concurrent Adjunct Instructor: Morgan Robertson
High School Course Name: CE Adult Roles and Financial Literacy
2015-2016
(Attention: Contact the College or University you wish to attend to make sure that
these Concurrent Enrollment courses will meet your goals for fulfilling General
Education requirements or will count toward your chosen major).
Concurrent Adjunct Instructor’s Office Hours
Wednesday during Tutorial and After School
Concurrent Adjunct Instructor’s phone and email
Phone: (801) 402-7900 ext. 28031
E-Mail: mrobertson@dsdmail.net
WSU Course Description:
This course is designed to focus on the structure and process of healthy and unhealthy
family systems and relationships. Various components of the two types (functional and
dysfunctional) will be explored. The dynamics of healthy family functioning using
current and past family theory, and individual lifespan development, research and active
learning experiences are part of this course. This class meets the National Council on
Family Relations (NCFR) Standards #2 and #5
WSU Required Textbook & Materials:
Family Life Now: A Conversation About Marriages, Families, and Relationships (2nd
Edition). Kelly J. Welch. Pearson: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN 9780205632510
IMPROTANT NOTE ABOUT TEXTBOOK: Please note that this book is available in
four different formats. It is available in a hard cover, soft cover, loose bound (a la carte)
and also in an e-text format. All versions contain the exact same information; the only
difference is the format. You need to be aware that the bookstore will not buy back the
unbound version of the textbook. The book is required for this course and you will
need to acquire a copy.
WSU Course Objectives:
The objectives of this course are to insure that the student, upon successful completion of
the course, will have acquired skills, knowledge and values related to the course
description. These include the ability to:
 Assess family forms from a structural/process perspective
 Acquire the understanding of the components of a healthy family unit
 Have experience with the dynamics of family functioning
 Have acquired understanding and application skills of family concepts
 Have assessed relationship characteristics, context, communication
patterns for strengths and weaknesses
 Apply core family concepts to any family form
 Complete and understand a three-generation GENOGRAM with
application of class concepts.
NOTE:
If you plan on majoring in child and Family Studies, or think you may
possibly major in Child and Family Studies, you will need to save all of your paperwork
associated with this course for your Certified Family Life Educator portfolio.
Academic Honesty: Cheating is defined as taking credit or presenting work as your own
that is not your own original work. You are encouraged to meet together and discuss
course material, but all examinations must be completed individually and without any
notes. The group project must be an original project prepared by the group. Plagiarism is
not acceptable and proper citation of sources is required on all assignments using APA
style (5th Ed.). Additional information regarding student’s rights and responsibilities can
be found in the Student’s Code: http://documents.weber.edu/ppm/6-22.htm
ADA: Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability must
contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Service
Center. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in
alternative formats if necessary. For additional information, go to the following URL:
http://departments.weber.edu/ssd/
Exam Policy: Exams will be open in the testing centers on the scheduled dates only.
Exams will not be offered at any other times (No Exceptions). Be sure to plan all
vacations and other activities accordingly. Failure to take the exam during the scheduled
time will result in a zero score for that exam and no make-ups will be allowed.
Late Work Policy: All work turned in late, without a valid late work voucher (you only
get 5 for the entire year, so use them wisely), will receive ½ credit. Vouchers may not be
used on the Genogram Paper. Please plan ahead and get all work turned in on time.
Academic Attendance Policy: In keeping with the Syracuse High School Attendance
Policy, 100 points per Term (worth 25% of your grade) will be awarded at the beginning
of each Term and will be taken away for the following attendance infractions: tardy is -5
points, unexcused absence is -20 points, excused absence (after the 3rd one) is -10 points,
and a truancy is worth -30 points.
Redo of assignments: There will no opportunities to redo assignments after the due
date. If you are uncertain of the specific requirements for any assignment, it is the
student’s responsibility to clarify with the instructor prior to the due date and submission
of the assignment.
Exams: There will be 16 exams throughout the year that will be based solely upon the
Welch textbook (1 exam per chapter). These exams will consist of 30 multiple choice
questions per chapter that will consist of 30 multiple choice questions per chapter that
will be graded by Weber State University faculty. The exams will be administered on
Chi-Tester through Weber State University and grades will be sent to your school
instructor (These are worth 60 points each).
Performance Objective Assignments
Throughout the class, there will be approximately 13 in-class activities that you will be
required to participate in. These will include group and individual activities. Exact dates
for the activities will not be provided, but there will be roughly 2 per month. Completion
of the in-class activity will be graded on a pass/fail basis (80 % or better is passing).
These assignments are required to get the state certification for the Adult Roles and
Financial Literacy portion of the course.
Three Generation GENOGRAM
All students are required to develop a graphical version of a GENOGRAM. You must
create this using the software program called GenoPro (www.genopro.com). You may
download this software for free using the 14 day trial version. In addition to the
graphical version, you will need to write a 6 page analysis and interpretation of a
graphical GENOGRAM (double spaced, 12 point font, 1 inch margins). It is required
that you organize the paper by headings by topics (see below). The paper must address
these major family system concepts discussed in class.
More information will be presented on the GENOGRAM later in the class.
Grading Rubric for GENOGRAM
120 points
Neatly prepared graphical version of the GENOGRAM (prepared with
GenoPro) with identification and labeling of three generations and
adequate use of family system symbols.
40 points
40 points
40 points
40 points
40 points
40 points
40 points
50 points
50 points
Identification and discussion of parenting styles in paper across all three
generations (authoritarian, permissive indulgent, permissive neglectful,
authoritative)
Identification and discussion of cohesion and flexibility in the family
systems in paper across all three generations
Identification and discussion of boundaries in the family systems in paper
across all three generations
Identification and discussion of Gottman couple communication styles
in paper across all three generations (avoidant, volatile, validating, or
hostile).
Identification and discussion of problem solving strategies/stress
management across all three generations.
Identification of functional or dysfunctional patterns (e.g., divorce,
education, abuse, mutual assistance, substance use) across all three
generations.
Identification of communication practices (levelers, placate, blame,
compute, distract) in family systems across all three generations.
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Quality of Writing, Flow, etc.
Correct headings and length
Grade Distribution
A
93% or greater
A90-92%
B+
87-89%
B
84-86%
B80-83%
C+
77-79%
C
74-76%
C70-73%
D+
67-69%
D
64-66%
D60-63%
E
59% or below
Adult Roles and Financial Literacy Scope and Sequence
1st Semester
Self Concept and Labeling
Values
Goals
*(Identify two personal and one financial value and set a short and long-term goal that relates to
each of these values).
Decision Making
Term #1 Project – About Me Book – 200 points
Careers
*(Research a career that includes educational requirements, skill development, and income
potential and demonstrate how to complete a personal state and federal tax form.)
Spending Plans
Budgeting
*(Track your personal income and expenses for two weeks. Use your findings to develop a
realistic monthly budget.)
Communication
*(Demonstrate the ability to use at least two constructive communication skills.)
Chapter 3 Family Life Now
Chapter 3 Exam - 60 points
Term Project #2 - Genogram Paper – 500 points
Dating
*(Set personal rules/responsibilities related to dating behaviors that support your personal values.)
Chapter 7 Family Life Now
Teen Sex, STI’s, Teen pregnancy
Chapter 9 Family Life Now
Dating Violence & Rape
Love and Infatuation
Chapter 6 Family Life Now
Chapter 7, 9, 6 Exams – 180 points
Consumerism
*(Select an item to purchase. Research and compare at least three brands using consumer
information resources. Use the decision-making process to determine which product to buy.)
Review for State Test – 25 points
State Test #317 – 160 points
2nd Semester
Mate Selection
Engagement
Wedding Planning and Costs
Term #3 Project – Project Reality – 200 points
*(Develop a realistic monthly budget for a family based upon a set income which includes:
savings, housing, utilities, transportation, insurance, clothing, entertainment, and miscellaneous categories.)
Marriage
*(Develop a list of ways to personally build and strengthen a marriage.)
Chapter 8 Family Life Now
Marital Adjustments
Chapter 5 Family Life Now
Marriage and Money
Chapter 12 Family Life Now
Chapter 8, 5, 12 Exams – 180 points
Conflict Resolution
*(Apply conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies to resolve an identified common source
of marital conflict.)
Marriage and Divorce
Chapter 13 and 14 Family Life Now
Spouse Abuse
Chapter 15 Family Life Now
Chapter 13, 14, 15 Exams – 180 points
Financial Institutions
Credit
*(Evaluate three different credit card applications AND determined the total cost of an item
purchased on credit at three different rates of interest.)
Stocks
Savings and Investing
Checking
*(Demonstrate how to manage a checking account. Include how a bank statement
is reconciled with a monthly statement.)
Families
*(Select, implement, and evaluate strategies to strengthen family relationships.)
Chapter 1, 2, &16 Family Life Now
Chapter 1, 2, 16 Exams – 180 points
Term Project #4 – Empathy Belly Project – 150 points
Human Reproduction
Preganancy & Birth
Chapter 4 & 10 Family Life Now
Parenting
*(Evaluate personal readiness for parenting &apply positive guidance techniques
to resolve three child-rearing problems.)
Chapter 11 Family Life Now
Chapter 4, 10, 11 Exams – 180 points
Review for State Test – 25 points
State Test #319 – 160 points
Total Point Breakdown for CE ARFL
Genogram Paper – 500 points
16 Exams (60 points each) – 960 points
College Points = 1,460 Points (40%)
About Me Project – 200 points
1st Semester Daily Assignments and Attendance – 635 points
Review & State Test #317 – 185 points
Project Reality – 200 points
Empathy Belly Project – 150 points
2nd Semester Daily Assignments and Attendance – 635 points
Review & State Test #319 – 185 points
Adult Roles and Financial Literacy Points=2,190 (60%)
Total Points for Year=3,650