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rachel.neal@wku.edu

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Dept. of Consumer and  Family Sciences

1906 College Heights Blvd., #11037

Bowling Green, KY 42104-1037

Phone: 270.745.5225.

Fax: 270.745.3999

Email: rachel.neal@wku.edu

CFS 180: Foundations in Family and Consumer Sciences

Overview of interdisciplinary field of family and consumer sciences, including professional organizations and philosophy of education and service. Emphasizes the culture of the scholar.

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CFS 311: Family Relations

Study of issues affecting individual and family well-being. Interpersonal relationships and communication skills necessary to achieve quality of life are addressed.

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CFS 399: Implications of Research in Family & Child Studies

An exploration of the processes and implications of research related to family and child studies. Students will gain understanding and develop skills needed to be consumers of scientific literature 

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CFS 493: Family Life Education

Study of the various professional and educational perspectives regarding family life education. Principles and practices within the field are analyzed and compared. This course is designed to provide an introduction into the development, implementation and evaluation of family life education programs.

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CFS 495: Interpersonal/Relationship Violence

A study of the dynamic underlying interpersonal violence and theoretical perspectives regarding the etiology of violent behavior. Analysis of behaviors indicative of violent relationships and various treatment modalities as they are applied to individuals and families are emphasized.

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CFS 499: Critical Issues in Family & Child Studies

An examination of the place of family and child studies in the context of broader themes, such as public policy and varying social and economic climates. This course is designed to integrate research, theory, and practice, applying former education to a variety of family and child issues   

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Rachel A. Neal, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Family Studies