Course Descriptions

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Sociology (SOC)

SOC-120 Marriage and Family

3 credits—Marriage and family is studied from a sociological viewpoint. Content areas focus on the history of family, gender roles, power in relationships, diverse family structures, and functions of the family and dysfunctions. This course examines courtship and marriage, family life cycle, parenthood, interpersonal relationships, and marital adjustments. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution, and identify social forces which influence its development and change.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2023–2024 Course Cost: $652.50

2024–2025 Course Cost: $675.00

Course Cost Calculation

Resident tuition and fees × course credits + course fee (if applicable).

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Course cost is subject to change.

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Contact Information

Registrar's Office

Hawkeye Center 114
319-296-2460
Email the Registrar's Office

800-670-4743
319-296-1609 (fax)

Regular Hours — Spring 2024

January 3 – May 10, 2024
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

If campus is closed, the Registrar's Office is also closed. This includes weather-related closings. See the Academic Calendar for scheduled college closings.

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