SMF 101 Introduction to Relationships and Families
This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.
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Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies (SMF)
41 courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for 2021–22 (Fall 2021, Winter 2022, Spring 2022), from UW Open Data. ucalendar asks programs not to read that year’s calendar, so this stands in for it. Original: ucalendar.uwaterloo.ca/2122/COURSE/course-SMF.html
SMF 200 Special Topics in Sexualities, Relationships, or Families
This course introduces students to special topics in sexualities, relationships, and/or families. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
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SMF 204 Introduction to Human Sexuality
This course provides a broad interdisciplinary overview of theories and research on human sexuality. Topics may include: human anatomy, sexual health, sexual response cycle, sexual orientation, gender, sex work, sexual practices, fetishes and paraphilias, and attraction/intimacy/love.
Antireq: PSYCH 236
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SMF 205 The Dark Side of Sexuality
As with all profound and meaningful human activities, sexuality has the potential to involve harm, manipulation, and abuse. This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of the dark side of human sexuality. Topics may include sex work, pornography, sexual violence and abuse, incest, compulsive sexual behaviour, and paraphilias.
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SMF 207 Parents, Children, and Family Relations
This course examines caregiver/parent-child relationships from a broad interdisciplinary perspective over the lifespan. Topics may include: the transition to parenthood, parenting practices and their intersection with child/adult development, social and cultural influences on families with children, same-sex parenting, gender variance/fluidity and family relationships, family relations after parental separation, and care of aging parents.
Prereq: SMF 101
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SMF 208 Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices
This course provides an overview of various theoretical and therapeutic practices in relational and sex therapy, and serves as an introduction to social justice, anti-oppressive, and inclusionary therapeutic practices. In doing so, the intersections of social locations such as class, culture, dis/ability, gender, and race within various social contexts are critically analyzed.
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SMF 211 Dynamics of Dating
This course examines the dynamics of intimate relationships in the context of the modern, Western construct of dating. Topics explored may include long-distance relationships, polyamorous relationships, online dating, hook-up culture, shifting romantic and family formation dynamics, modern communications and technology, and the role of pop culture in dating trends.
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SMF 212 Navigating Sexuality and Relationships in Mid/Later Life
This course reviews the process of navigating relationships and sexuality as persons age. Topics may include physical/biological changes, desire, youth-focused culture, relationship dissolution, dating, and technologies.
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SMF 213 Sexual Health and Well-Being
This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of sexuality from a health perspective. Approaches to counselling, prevention, and treatment will be discussed. Topics may include sexually transmitted infections (STI) and pregnancy prevention, pregnancy and post-partum health, healthy romantic and sexual relationships, chronic and long-term illnesses, and sexual cancers.
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SMF 214 Constructing Erotics
This course examines the social construction of the erotic, in particular how culture, politics, religion, literature, economics, medicine, or technology interact to regulate the definition and performance of sexuality across cultures. Topics may include the sexual body (e.g., beauty and desire), the regulation of sex (e.g., taboos, laws, religion), and other cultural constructions of sexuality (e.g., sexual education).
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SMF 215 Sexuality and Popular Culture
This course examines how sexuality is depicted in, shaped by, and contested in popular culture. It introduces different theories in the study of popular culture and sexuality through a range of historical and contemporary texts and practices.
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SMF 216 Sexual Pleasure
This course offers a theoretical and empirical examination of the pleasurable and recreational aspects of human sexuality. Topics may include optimal sexuality, romantic passion, sexual techniques, sex toys, BDSM, and sexual role-playing. A range of pleasure discourses and practices (beyond those focused on the genitalia) are addressed.
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SMF 220 Research Methods
This course introduces students to the philosophy and methods of social science and humanities research, including an examination of issues and approaches to conducting research in the areas of sexuality, couples, and families.
Prereq: One of SMF 101, 204, PSYCH 236. Antireq: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221
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SMF 230 Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies
The goal of this introductory statistics course is to help students understand the logic and appropriate application of commonly used descriptive and inferential statistics, with examples drawn from various disciplines relevant to sexuality, marriage, and family studies.
Prereq: One of SMF 101, 204, PSYCH 236. Antireq: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241
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SMF 250 Family Policy and the Law
There is a persistent tension in our society about where the responsibility for children lies: the family or society. This course examines various topics in Canadian social and family policy that affect children's development and family well-being. Topics may include the legislative provisions in areas such as parenting supports, income security, family law, youth justice, caregiving, and the distinct framework for Indigenous families.
Prereq: Level at least 2A. Antireq: SMF 366 taken winter 2018
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SMF 301 Communication and Counselling Skills
This course is an examination and analysis of the theories and methods of communication as applied within the processes of individual, relational, and family consultation and counselling.
Prereq: One of SMF 101, 204, PSYCH 236; Level at least 2A. Antireq: SOCWK/SWREN 220R
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SMF 304 Human Sexuality in Relationships
This course examines the development and experience of sexuality in a relational context from infancy to old age. Emphasis will be placed on sexual interaction and communication in adult relationships, but the effects of relationships on sexual experiences during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and old age may also be examined.
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SMF 305 Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality
This course will provide a detailed examination of selected issues and controversies in the area of human sexuality. Topics may include the role of sex education in schools, nature vs. nurture, censorship, and surrogate motherhood.
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SMF 306 Intimate Relationships
The interpersonal dynamics involved in intimate relationships will be examined. Topics such as attraction, commitment, love, trust, dissolution, and communication will be examined from various theoretical and empirical perspectives.
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SMF 307 Conflict in Close Relationships
Families and close relationships are among the most important and valued human experiences, but they can also be the source of much conflict and pain. This course will examine the role that conflict plays in close relationships, with a focus on topics such as emotions, power, third-party interventions, breakdown of relationships, conflict styles, and conflict resolution.
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SMF 308 Relational Therapy
Modern and postmodern therapeutic approaches to working clinically within relational contexts (e.g., family, romantic, other relationship configurations) are taken up. This course emphasizes cultural sensitivity, social justice, and anti-oppressive practices in therapeutic settings. Students will apply theory to practice and explore the ethical implications associated with doing clinical work.
Prereq: SMF 208; One of SMF 301, SOCWK/SWREN 220R; Level at least 2A
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SMF 309 Sex Therapy
This course examines therapeutic approaches and clinical issues when working with sexuality related problems. Research and theoretical issues in the field of sex therapy will be discussed and applied to clinical contexts. The applied focus enables students to connect clinical theory and ethical issues to practice.
Prereq: SMF 208; One of SMF 301, SOCWK/SWREN 220R; Level at least 2A
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SMF 310 Sexual and Relational Ethics
A study of social relationships and systems that support sexual identities and relationship structures which generate ethical issues related to attitudes, values, and behaviours at both the individual and group level. This course may address sexual and relationship ethics on local, national, and transnational scales focusing on how issues of ethics and morality have been socially constructed.
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SMF 317 History of Sexuality: The Pre-Modern Period
This course introduces students to the history of Western sexuality, beginning with the ancient world and focusing primarily on the Middle Ages and the transition to modernity.
Prereq: At least 0.50 unit in HIST; Level at least 2A
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SMF 318 History of Sexuality: The Modern Period
This seminar introduces students to the history of sexuality. The course focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prereq: At least 0.50 unit in HIST; Level at least 2A
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SMF 319 History of Sexuality: Special Topics
A specialized course in topics related to the history of sexuality. Topics cover the application of theory and research in any area related to the history of sexuality. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
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SMF 350 Love and the Law
Relationship breakdown is a social phenomenon that has legal consequences. This course provides students with a socio-legal foundation in current family law. Topics may include the court system, the litigation process, property division, spousal and child support, child co-parenting, child protection, high conflict families, and alternative dispute resolution processes.
Prereq: Any 200-level SMF course; Level at least 3A. Antireq: SMF 365 taken fall 2014 or winter 2016; SMF 366 taken winter 2017
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SMF 365 Special Topics in Human Sexuality
A specialized course in topics related to human sexuality. Topics cover the application of theory and research in any area related to human sexuality. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
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SMF 366 Special Topics in Couples, Marriages, and Family Studies
A specialized course in topics that cover the application of theory and research in any area related to couples, relationships, and families. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times.]
Prereq: SMF 101; Level at least 2A
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SMF 400 Capstone Seminar
This seminar invites students to integrate their knowledge in the domains of sexuality, relationships, and families and make connections among theories, research, and practices. The capstone focus provides students the opportunity for critical self-reflection on their university experience. [Note: Normally students will take SMF 400 in their last term of study. Offered: Winter. SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; SMF 310; Level at least 4B; Honours or General Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students
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SMF 404 Independent Study in Sexuality, Relationships, and/or Families
An independent, in-depth study based on empirical research and/or extensive reading of a topic in the area of sexuality, relationships, and/or families. The project must be approved by the academic supervisor of the course prior to enrolment. [Note: This is a repeatable course, subject to different content; it may be completed a total of five times. SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; One of SMF 304, 305, 306, 307, 365, 366, PSYCH 354/354R; SMF 310; Level at least 3A
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SMF 460 Practicum and Professional Ethics
This course involves an assigned unpaid apprenticeship in a human sexuality or family studies setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The practicum will require no more than 10 hours per week. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. [Note: Priority enrolment will be given to students in the Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies plan. SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; SMF 310; Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students
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SMF 461 Practicum and Applied Theory
This course involves an assigned unpaid apprenticeship in a human sexuality or family studies setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The practicum will require no more than eight hours per week. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course.
Prereq: SMF 460; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students
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SMF 462 Research Thesis and Applied Theory
Under supervision of a faculty member, students normally will review literature, present an oral research proposal, analyze data, write a scholarly research paper, and deliver a seminar presentation based on the paper. [Note: SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students
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SMF 490 Practicum and Professional Ethics
This course involves an assigned unpaid apprenticeship in a human services setting combined with regular seminar meetings. The practicum will require 15 hours per week. Paid or volunteer positions that are obtained outside the context of this course are not eligible for credit in this course. [Note: SMF 490 and SMF 491 can be taken independently of the SMF Human Services Practicum Specialization. An application is required prior to enrolment. The practicum placement component of SMF 490 is an eight-month commitment and continues into SMF 491. The two courses must be taken in consecutive terms.]
Prereq: Level at least 4A; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students with a major average of at least 73%
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SMF 491 Practicum and Applied Theory
This course involves the continuation of the SMF 490 practicum placement along with weekly seminar meetings that focus on integration of theory and practice. [Note: SMF 490 and SMF 491 can be taken independently of the SMF Human Services Practicum Specialization. The practicum placement component of SMF 491 is a continuation of the placement begun in SMF 490. The two courses must be taken in consecutive terms.]
Prereq: SMF 490; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students with a major average of at least 73%
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SMF 494 Seminar in Sexuality
This seminar allows students to integrate their knowledge in the domain of sexuality studies. Topics reflect current issues from a theoretical and research perspective. [Note: SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; One of SMF 304, 305, 365; SMF 310; Level at least 3B
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SMF 496 Seminar in Family Studies
This seminar allows students to integrate their knowledge in the domains of couples, marriages, and family studies. Topics reflect current issues from a theoretical and research perspective. [Note: SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; One of SMF 306, 307, 366, PSYCH 354/354R; SMF 310; Level at least 3B
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SMF 498 Seminar in Therapy: Couple, Family, and Sex Therapy
This seminar allows students to integrate their knowledge in the domain of couples, family, and sex therapy. Topics reflect current issues from a theoretical and research perspective. [Note: SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or equivalent courses; SMF 230 or equivalent courses; SMF 308 or 309; SMF 310; Level at least 3B
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SMF 499A Thesis - Part 1
Under supervision of a faculty member, students normally will review literature, design a study, present a research proposal, analyze data, write a scholarly research paper, and deliver an oral presentation based on the paper (e.g., at the SMF Research Symposium). [Note: SMF 499A and SMF 499B can be taken independently of the SMF Intensive Research Specialization. A grade for SMF 499A will be submitted only after completion of SMF 499B. SMF 499A and 499B cannot be taken in the same term. The two courses must be taken in consecutive terms. SMF 220 equivalent courses: KIN 330, PSCI 315, PSYCH 291, REC 270, SDS/SWREN 251R, SOC/LS 221. SMF 230 equivalent courses: ARTS 280, ECON 221, ENVS 278, KIN 222, PSCI 314, PSYCH 292, REC 371, SDS/SWREN 250R, SOC/LS 280, STAT 202, 206, 211, 221, 231, 241.]
Prereq: SMF 220 or an equivalent course; SMF 230 or an equivalent course; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students with a major average of at least 75%
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SMF 499B Thesis - Part 2
Continuation of SMF 499A. [Note: SMF 499A and SMF 499B can be taken independently of the SMF Intensive Research Specialization. A grade for SMF 499A will be submitted only after completion of SMF 499B. SMF 499A and 499B cannot be taken in the same term. The two courses must be taken in consecutive terms.]
Prereq: SMF 499A; Honours Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies students with a major average of at least 75%
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