Course Description
Data, methods, and theories used in the study of various forms of
family violence, including child maltreatment and intimate
partner violence. Focuses on the causes and consequences of
violence as well as prevention and intervention strategies,
including the social welfare and criminal justice responses.
Athena Title
Family Violence
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in SOCI 3840E
Prerequisite
SOCI 1101 or SOCI 1101E or SOCI 1101H or SOCI 3620 or permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to describe theoretical perspectives applied to the study of domestic violence.
- Students will be able to critically analyze and evaluate the results of empirical research on domestic violence.
- Students will be able to integrate and synthesize research findings from their readings for assigned essays.
- Students will analyze opposing viewpoints or arguments about various forms of family violence such as child abuse, sibling violence, intimate partner violence, and elder abuse.
- Students will present and support one’s own conclusions about the etiology of family violence and efficacy of potential avenues of prevention or intervention with sound reasoning based on evidence.
- Students will be able to apply course material to policy and practice designed to address domestic violence.
- Students will submit reaction papers or, for the online version of the class, discussion posts that respond to a question prompt based on assigned material. After receiving feedback, students will have the opportunity to revise and resubmit their written work.
Topical Outline
- Family Violence from an Historical Perspective
Theories of Family Violence
Child Abuse
Sibling Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Elder Abuse
Social Welfare and Criminal Justice Responses
Institutional Competencies Learning Outcomes
Communication
The ability to effectively develop, express, and exchange ideas in written, oral, interpersonal, or visual form.
Critical Thinking
The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.
