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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Delaware County Community College.

If you complete the following at Aims Community College:

  • Develops an understanding of marriage, family and kinship. It examines the family as an institution and how social, cultural and personal factors influence family relations. The stability and diversity of the family will be explored, along with current trends and some alternative life styles. This course is a state guaranteed transfer course GT-SS3. Three credits.
    Credits
    3.00

You may receive up to 3.00 credits at Delaware County Community College:

  • This course explores various types of family relationships in society and how sustaining and changing the values, beliefs and rules in relationships are supported and altered through society's institutions in diverse societies.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the American family in terms of the three major sociological theories. Explain the concepts concerning who marries whom. Describe how the rules in institutions shape perceptions of what constitutes a family and may reinforce inequality and discrimination. Explain human reproduction, including prenatal aspects, childbirth, contraceptive techniques and socially transmitted diseases. Assess possible future changes in what family forms, marriage forms and living arrangements are as they may affect the American family.
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of D to transfer these courses from Aims Community College to Delaware County Community College.