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Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies (SMF)

40 undergraduate courses in the 2024–25 Undergraduate Calendar.

SMF 101 Introduction to Relationships and Families0.50 units

This course provides an overview of couple, marital, and family relationships from a broad, interdisciplinary perspective.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 111 Sex, Marriage, and Family Traditions in Italy0.50 units

This course explores the contributions of Italian women artists, writers, and intellectuals from the Medieval times through the Renaissance to the Baroque period. The focus will be on the institutions of marriage and of the family.

Cross-listed
ITALST 111

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 112 Sexual Identities and Relationships in Italy0.50 units

This course explores the contributions of Italian women artists, writers, and intellectuals from the Enlightenment until contemporary times. The focus will be on the expression of sexual identities, the nature of relationships, and the influence of family ties.

Cross-listed
ITALST 112

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 200 Special Topics in Sexualities, Relationships, or Families0.50 units

This course introduces students to special topics in sexualities, relationships, and/or families.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 204 Introduction to Human Sexuality0.50 units

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.

Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 205 The Dark Side of Sexuality0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 207 Parents, Children, and Family Relations0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed the following:
    • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 208 Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF207 - Parents, Children, and Family Relations (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 211 Dynamics of Dating0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 212 Navigating Sexuality and Relationships in Mid/Later Life0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 213 Sexual Health and Well-Being0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 214 Constructing Erotics0.50 units

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).

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 215 Sexuality and Popular Culture0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 216 Sexual Pleasure0.50 units

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.

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 218 Sexual Health and Well-Being in Comics0.50 units

This course will present a concentrated history of the major trends and patterns within the representation of human sexuality and sexual health in 20th- and 21st-century comics art. Students will be introduced to the unique and powerful role that comics have played in representing sexuality and sexual well-being through exposure to various artists and scholars on the subject. Students will explore key concepts through close readings of relevant texts, and through the application of key theoretical materials, modeling the kind of analytical work that students will then produce themselves in both discussion and written assignments.

Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
Cross-listed
ENGL 233, HHUM 218

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 220 Research Methods0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
      • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
      • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
      • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
      • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
      • KIN330
      • REC270

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 230 Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
Antirequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
      • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
      • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
      • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
      • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
      • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
      • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
      • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
      • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
      • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
      • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
      • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
      • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
      • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
    • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in:
      • KIN222

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 241 Caregiving, Illness, and Relationships0.50 units

In the typical health care model most of the attention is focused on the patient and their well-being, often ignoring the health, financial, and emotional impact on those who provide unpaid informal care and support - family and friends. Through the reading of memoirs, students with an interest in aging, health care, and the therapeutic professions will grapple with the profound impact that caregiving during illness has on carers and relationships across the spectrum - from young carers, to intimate partners, to adult children caring for aging parents, and beyond. Discussions will be grounded in the social, legal, and policy contexts.

Cross-listed
HHUM 241

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 250 Family Policy and the Law0.50 units

There is a persistent tension in our society about where the responsibility for children lies: with the family or the 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. Students will use foundational concepts and theories to examine the strengths and limitations of policy to address the needs of families.

Prerequisites
  • Students must be in level 2A or higher
Cross-listed
LS 250

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 301 Communication and Counselling Skills0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • SOCWK220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)
    • SWREN220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 304 Human Sexuality in Relationships0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 305 Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 306 Intimate Relationships0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH253 - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • PSYCH253R - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher
Antirequisites
  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 307 Conflict in Close Relationships0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH253 - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • PSYCH253R - Social Psychology (0.50)
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 308 Relational Therapy0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF208 - Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • SMF301 - Communication and Counselling Skills (0.50)
      • SOCWK220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)
      • SWREN220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 309 Sex Therapy0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF208 - Introduction to Systemic Therapies and Anti-Oppressive Practices (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • SMF301 - Communication and Counselling Skills (0.50)
      • SOCWK220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)
      • SWREN220R - Social Work with Individuals - Theory and Practice 1 (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 310 Sexual and Relational Ethics0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2B or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 317 History of Sexuality: The Pre-Modern Period0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Earned at least 0.5 units from HIST
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher
Cross-listed
HIST 317

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 318 History of Sexuality: The Modern Period0.50 units

This seminar introduces students to the history of sexuality. The course focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Earned at least 0.50 units from HIST
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher
Cross-listed
HIST 318

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 350 Love and the Law0.50 units

Relationship breakdown is a social phenomenon that can have 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. Students will learn about the strengths and limitation of the law to address relationship breakdown and develop transferable skills for careers in policy, social work, mediation, family justice, education, and community service organizations.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Earned at least 0.50 units from LS or SMF 200 - 299
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher
Cross-listed
LS 350

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 365 Special Topics in Human Sexuality0.50 units

A specialized course in topics related to human sexuality. Topics cover the application of theory and research in any area related to human sexuality.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH236 - A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF204 - Introduction to Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 366 Special Topics in Couples, Marriages, and Family Studies0.50 units

A specialized course in topics that cover the application of theory and research in any area related to couples, relationships, and families.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF101 - Introduction to Relationships and Families (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 2A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 400 Capstone Seminar0.50 units

This seminar, normally taken in the last term of study, 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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF310 - Sexual and Relational Ethics (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
        • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
        • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
        • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
        • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
        • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
        • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • SMF230 - Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (0.50)
        • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
        • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
        • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
        • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
        • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
        • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • KIN222
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
        • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
        • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
        • SMF220 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN330
        • REC270
    • Students must be in level 4B or higher
    • Enrolled in 4G-Sexuality, Marriage, & Family Studies, or H-Sexuality, Marriage, & Family Studies

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 404 Independent Study in Sexuality, Relationships, and/or Families0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF310 - Sexual and Relational Ethics (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
        • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
        • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
        • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
        • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
        • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
        • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • SMF230 - Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (0.50)
        • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
        • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
        • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
        • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
        • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
        • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • KIN222
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
        • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
        • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
        • SMF220 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN330
        • REC270
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH354 - Interpersonal Relations (0.50)
      • PSYCH354R - Interpersonal Relations (0.50)
      • SMF304 - Human Sexuality in Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF305 - Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF306 - Intimate Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF307 - Conflict in Close Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF365 - Special Topics in Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF366 - Special Topics in Couples, Marriages, and Family Studies (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3A or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 490 Practicum and Professional Ethics0.75 units

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.

  • SMF 490 and SMF 491 can be taken independently of the SMF Human Services Practicum Specialization.
  • 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.
Prerequisites

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 491 Practicum and Applied Theory0.75 units

This course involves the continuation of the SMF 490 practicum placement along with weekly seminar meetings that focus on integration of theory and practice.

  • 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.
Prerequisites

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 494 Seminar in Sexuality0.50 units

This seminar allows students to integrate their knowledge in the domain of sexuality studies. Topics reflect current issues from a theoretical and research perspective.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF310 - Sexual and Relational Ethics (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
        • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
        • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
        • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
        • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
        • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
        • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • SMF230 - Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (0.50)
        • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
        • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
        • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
        • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
        • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
        • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN222
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
        • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
        • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
        • SMF220 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN330
        • REC270
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • SMF304 - Human Sexuality in Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF305 - Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality (0.50)
      • SMF365 - Special Topics in Human Sexuality (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3B or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 496 Seminar in Family Studies0.50 units

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.

Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Must have completed the following:
      • SMF310 - Sexual and Relational Ethics (0.50)
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
        • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
        • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
        • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
        • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
        • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
        • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • SMF230 - Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (0.50)
        • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
        • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
        • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
        • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
        • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
        • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN222
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
        • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
        • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
        • SMF220 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN330
        • REC270
    • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
      • PSYCH354 - Interpersonal Relations (0.50)
      • PSYCH354R - Interpersonal Relations (0.50)
      • SMF306 - Intimate Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF307 - Conflict in Close Relationships (0.50)
      • SMF366 - Special Topics in Couples, Marriages, and Family Studies (0.50)
    • Students must be in level 3B or higher

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 499A Thesis - Part 10.75 units

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).

  • SMF 499A and SMF 499B can be taken independently of the SMF Intensive Research Specialization.
  • A numeric grade for SMF 499A will be submitted only after completion of SMF 499B.
  • SMF 499A and 499B must be taken in consecutive terms.
Prerequisites
  • Complete all of the following
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • ARTS280 - Statistics for Arts Students (0.50)
        • ECON221 - Statistics for Economists (0.50)
        • ENVS278 - Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (0.50)
        • LS280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • PSCI314 - Quantitative Analysis (0.50)
        • PSYCH292 - Basic Data Analysis (0.50)
        • REC371 - Quantitative Data Analysis and Mobilization (0.50)
        • SDS250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • SMF230 - Introduction to Statistics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (0.50)
        • SOC280 - Social Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT202 - Introductory Statistics for Scientists (0.50)
        • STAT206 - Statistics for Software Engineering (0.50)
        • STAT211 - Introductory Statistics and Sampling for Accounting (0.50)
        • STAT221 - Statistics (Non-Specialist Level) (0.50)
        • STAT231 - Statistics (0.50)
        • STAT241 - Statistics (Advanced Level) (0.50)
        • SWREN250R - Social Statistics (0.50)
      • Must have completed the following:
        • KIN222
    • Complete 1 of the following
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • LS221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • PSCI315 - Research Design in Political Science (0.50)
        • PSYCH291 - Basic Research Methods (0.50)
        • SDS251R - Social Research (0.50)
        • SMF220 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SOC221 - Research Methods (0.50)
        • SWREN251R - Social Research (0.50)
      • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
        • KIN330
        • REC270
    • Earned a minimum major average of 75.0%
    • Enrolled in H-Sexuality, Marriage, & Family Studies

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines

SMF 499B Thesis - Part 20.75 units

Continuation of SMF 499A.

Prerequisites

Archived calendar entryRequirements, Fall 2024Course outlines