CHFM 3731 - Individual and Family Development
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40871,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick O'Leary
Email: pmoleary@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Marriages and Families: Changes, Choices and Constraints |
ISBN-13: 9780135397954
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | none | Course Introduction | Student Introductions are due on 8/27 Matter Journal is due on 8/30 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 1 | The Changing Family | Chapter 1 quiz is due on 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 2 | Studying the Family | Chapter 2 quiz is due on 9/13 A Changing World is due on 9/13 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Family Differences: Past and Present | Chapter 3 is due on 9/20 Family Differences Discussion is due on 9/20 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | The Economy and the Family | Chapter 4 Quiz is due on 9/27 The Economy and Human Development is due on 9/27 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Love and Loving Relationships | Chapter 6 Quiz is due on 10/4 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 7 | Sexuality Throughout Life | Chapter 7 Quiz is due on 10/11 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 8 | Dating and Mate Selection | Chapter 8 Quiz is due on 10/10 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 9 | Singlehood and Cohabitation | Chapter 9 Quiz is due on 10/25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 10 | Marriages and Communication | Chapter 10 QUiz is due on 11/1 Marriage Discussion is due on 11/1 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 11 | Parenting Choices and Constraints | Chapter 11 Quiz is due on 11/8 Parenting Style Journal is due on 11/8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 12 | Common Family Problems | Chapter 12 Quiz is due on 11/15 Final Paper details released |
| 11/16 | Chapter 13 | Separation, Divorce, Remarriage | Chapter 13 Quiz |
| 11/23 | Chapter 14 | Families in Later Life | Chapter 14 Quiz |
| 11/30 | None | Personal Trajectories | None |
| 12/7 | None | Course Wrap up | Final Paper is due on 12/10 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.