Marriage and Family Practicum
A this discipline course at Arizona Christian University.
Course Description
Practical experience for Family Studies - Marriage and Family emphasis students in one or more of the 10 Content Areas of Family Life Education as outlined by the National Council on Family Relations: (https://www.ncfr.org/sites/default/files/downloads/news/fle_content_areas_2014_0.pdf). Under the direct supervision of faculty and practicum supervisors, students will demonstrate and apply theoretical and evidence-based knowledge of marriage and family theory and professional practice. In addition to serving 135 hours and completing all the requirements of the off-campus practicum site, students are required to attend the online course. Assignments include reflection and application of the 10 CFLE Content Areas produced by the National Council on Family Relations.
Taught By
Offered 2025-2026: Summer Traditional · 2026-2027: Fall Traditional.
Andee Livas, M.S.
Assistant Professor
2026-2027: Fall Traditional
Stacie Brown
2025-2026: Summer Traditional
Learning Outcomes
Engage the Course Material
Build a working understanding of marriage and family practicum as the course's central subject.
Apply Discipline Methods
Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.
Connect Course Content
Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.
Demonstrate Course Competencies
Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.
Biblical Worldview Connection
A Biblical Worldview treats the liberal arts — language, history, ideas — as serious territory worth careful study. This course is shaped by that conviction.
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