Subject | Course No. | Credit Value |
Family Violence | FVI 4339 | Three (3) credit hours |
This is a core course for the Family Violence Issues Certificate Program at UNB but can be taken separately from the Certificate Program. This course examines violence as it presents within large-scale social structures, in the fabrics of communities, as well as on relational, interpersonal and individual levels. This course will explore how gender, power and violence are inextricably linked and investigates the root causes and social factors that contribute to and intersect with gender-based violence (GBV).
This course is cross listed as CRIM 4339 and SOCI 4339. Credit can only be obtained for one of CRIM 4339, FVI 4339 or SOCI 4339.
Disclaimer: Some of the content may include topics that students could find traumatizing, triggering or offensive. The material in this course can include strong language, sexual content, violence and inequities.
Contact the instructor to request a syllabus.
Instructor: Dr. Mayme Lefurgey
Prerequisite: 3 ch in Family Violence, Sociology or Criminology; or permission from the instructor.
This course is designed to help you:
Students have six months from the registration date to complete the course. All course exams and/or assignments must be completed by the designated end date.
The course will be evaluated through a series of assignments that aim to cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.
Students will be offered choice of topics/themes/assessment type throughout the course, allowing students to tailor their journey to meet their unique academic and professional goals:
There is a $150 non-refundable/non-transferable online fee per course in addition to applicable tuition & fees. Learn more about our payment options.