Course Title: Marriage and Family Counseling Credit Units: 03 L T P/ SW/ TOTAL

S FW CREDIT
UNITS
Course Level: PG Course Code: PSYC765
2 1 0 0 3

Course Objectives:
This course enables students to gather knowledge about the relative dynamics of marriage & familial connections. It elaborates the student’s perspective on
intimate relationships, and discusses the concepts of role formations in marriages & other family bonds.
Prerequisites: NIL
Wieghtage (%)
Course Contents/Syllabus: 15 %
Module I: Introduction

 Perspectives on intimate relationships

 Cultural diversity: family strengths & challenges
 Understanding family relationships

Module II: Exploring & establishing Intimate Relationships 15 %

 Friendship, singlehood & cohabitation

 Love & intimacy

 Sexual intimacy

 Dating & mate selection

Module III: Dynamics of Intimate relationships 25% %

 Gender roles & power in the family
  Communication & Intimacy

 Conflict & Conflict resolution

 Managing Economic Resources

Module IV: Stages of Marriage & Family Life 20%

 Marriage & the Newly Wed Years

 Pregnancy & child birth

 Parenthood

 Mid life & older couples

Module V: Challenges & opportunities 25%

 Family stress & coping

 Family problems, Domestic Violence & Alcohol Abuse
 Divorce & Adjustment
 Single Parent Families and Step families
 Family strengths and Coping strategies

Student Learning Outcomes:

 Developing an understanding of the exploration & establishment of intimate relationships

 Describing the different stages of marriage and family life

 Analyzing the various challenges and opportunities in familial life

Pedagogy for Course Delivery: The class will be taught using theory, case studies & extensive discussion methods.

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

 30% NA 70%

Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
End Term Examination
Components (Drop down)
Mid-Term Project Viva Attendance
Exam

Weightage (%)
10% 15% - 5% 70%

Text:

 Olson ,(2002), Marriages and Families; Intimacy, Diversity, Strengths; Mc Graw Hill Publication, London
 Haralambos, M & Heald, R.M (2003) Sociology: Themes and perspectives, Oxford University Press, New Delhi.
 Lindsey, L.L & Beach S (2002) Sociology: Prentice Hall, Inc. New Jersey.
 Gurman & Kniskern: Handbook of Family Therapy.