Jun 28, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024

COMS 4074 - Family Communication for Teachers and Trainers


This course explores issues of family communication for classroom teachers and organizational trainers. The definition and nature of contemporary families are explored. Children’s views of the family and peer relationships are highlighted. Conflict, stress, decision making, and problem solving are discussed. Special activities for the teacher and trainer are provided. Taught in intensive format only during summer session.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 35.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • To get a broad overview theories of family communication.
  • To train teachers to understand classroom issues related with family.
  • To train trainers to understand issues of work and family stress in organizational settings.


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