THE FAMILY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR LEC, REC
COLLEGE QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS REQ.
SOCIETY SECTOR
 

This course examines the family through a sociological lens.  Although it might seem to be a private entity, the family is a social institution which is influenced, and also influences, other social institutions.  Throughout the semester, we will examine both sociological theories and methods utilized to understand the family.  We will look at demographic trends in the family and pay particular attention to the ways in which position in the social structure and government policies impact family life in the United States.  Students will also have the opportunity to conduct their own quantitative and qualitative research.

Course Professor:
Laura Napolitano 

Please Note: Courses offered through the College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) are open to students in the College of Arts and Sciences, but LPS imposes some restrictions on registration. During the pre-registration period, most seats in LPS classes are reserved for LPS students. Once all of the non-reserved places are filled, College students will find that they cannot register without permission. Please be aware that the Sociology Department cannot grant permission and/or override the restrictions LPS has imposed. These registration restrictions will be lifted on the second day of classes. At that time, College students will be able to register for any LPS courses that still have openings but must go through LPS to do this. LPS’S phone number is 215-898-7326.