Arts Departmental Academic Plans

Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies (SMF) is an interdisciplinary area of study that would be of interest to anyone with questions about sexuality, marriage, and the family. It would be particularly relevant to those who intend to pursue, or are currently involved in, a career in health care, social services, counselling, therapy, or teaching.

Students may choose a Three-Year General Major (BA), a Four-Year General Major (BA), a Minor, an Honours Option, or a General Option. A Diploma in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies is available for those who wish to do some focused study in this field, but who are either not seeking a university degree or already hold such a degree.

Three-Year General Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies

Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a cumulative average of 65% in SMF and SMF approved courses.

Eligibility for graduation in the Three-Year General Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:

1. Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
2. Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Plan-level requirements:
   • at least seven academic course units (14 courses) in SMF and SMF approved courses, with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
     • six required courses:
       1. SMF 204/PSYCH 236
       2. SMF 205, 206, 207
       3. one of SMF 304, 305, 365, 405
       4. one of SMF 306/PSYCH 354, SMF 307, 366
     • eight additional courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses. These must be taken in at least three different disciplines and include:
       1. two of the following courses in theory:
          ANTH 380, 404; ARTS/FINE 260; PHIL 210J, 318J; PSYCH 318; SMF 208, 308, 309, 367; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SOC 369J; SOCWK 321R
       2. two of the following courses in ethics:
          ANTH 350; ENGL 208N; ISS 350G, 350H; JS 120/RS 111; PHIL 219J; RS 150, 254; SMF 310; SOC 355J
       3. two of the following Humanities courses:
          ENGL 108E, 208C, 208E, 217; HIST 108, 213, 313; ITALST 111; PHIL 201, 202; RS 180, 324; WS 101
       4. two of the following Social Science courses:
          ANTH 261; GERON/HLTH 220; PSYCH 235; one of SMF 304, 305; SMF 307, 308, 309, 365, 366, 405; one of SMF 404, 406, 408; SOC 200, 206, 209, 275; one of SOCWK 355R, 357R, 390A, 390B

Notes

1. A minimum of 7.5 of the 15 academic course units must be in Arts.
2. In terms of the required "eight additional courses" listed above, students are encouraged to take more than two courses in each area but those courses will contribute to the elective component of the academic plan.
3. See Notes for all SMF Academic Plans below.

Four-Year General Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies

Continuation in this academic plan requires a cumulative overall average of 60% and a cumulative average of 65% in SMF and SMF approved courses.

Eligibility for graduation in the Four-Year General Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies academic plan includes successful fulfilment of the following requirements:

1. Appropriate BA Program-level requirements. See "BA Degree Requirements."
2. Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Plan-level requirements:
   • at least nine academic course units (18 courses) in SMF and SMF approved courses, with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:
     • six required courses:
       1. SMF 204/PSYCH 236
       2. SMF 205, 206, 207
       3. one of SMF 304, 305, 365, 405
       4. one of SMF 306/PSYCH 354, SMF 307, 366
     • twelve additional courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses. These must be taken in at least four different disciplines and include:
       1. three of the following courses in theory:
          ANTH 380, 404; ARTS/FINE 260; PHIL 210J, 318J; PSYCH 318; SMF 208, 308, 309, 367, 460; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SOC 369J; SOCWK 321R
       2. three of the following courses in ethics:
          ANTH 350; ENGL 208N; ISS 350G, 350H; JS 120/RS 111; PHIL 219J; RS 150, 254; SMF 310; SOC 355J
       3. three of the following Humanities courses:
          ENGL 108E, 208C, 208E, 217; HIST 108, 213, 313; ITALST 111; PHIL 201, 202; RS 180, 324; WS 101
       4. three of the following Social Science courses:
          ANTH 261; GERON/HLTH 220; PSYCH 235; one of SMF 304, 305; SMF 307, 308, 309, 365, 366, 405; one of SMF 404, 406, 408; SOC 200, 206, 209, 275; one of SOCWK 355R, 357R, 390A, 390B

Notes

1. A minimum of 12.5 of the 20 academic course units must be in Arts, and a minimum of 12.5 of the 20 academic course units must be beyond the 100-level.
2. In terms of the required "twelve additional courses" listed above, students are encouraged to take more than three courses in each area but those courses will contribute to the elective component of the academic plan.
3. See Notes for all SMF Academic Plans below.

Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Minor

A SMF Minor is available to students pursuing any type of Honours degree at UW (or a Four-Year General Major academic plan in Arts) who would like some specialization in this field of study.

The SMF Minor requires successful completion of a minimum of five academic course units (ten courses) in SMF and SMF approved courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:

• SMF 204/PSYCH 236
• SMF 206
• one of SMF 205, 207
• two of SMF 304, 305; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SMF 307, 365, 366, 405
• five approved courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses:
  • one of the following courses in theory:
    ANTH 380, 404; ARTS/FINE 260; PHIL 210J, 318J; PSYCH 318; SMF 208, 308, 309, 367; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SOC 369J; SOCWK 321R
  • one of the following courses in ethics:
    ANTH 350; ENGL 208N; ISS 350G, 350H; JS 120/RS 111; PHIL 219J; RS 150, 254; SMF 310; SOC 355J
  • three other courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses

See Notes for all SMF Academic Plans below.

Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Honours Option

A SMF Honours Option is available to students pursuing any type of Honours degree at UW who would like to gain specialization in the area of sexuality, marriage, and the family.

The SMF Honours Option requires successful completion of a minimum of seven academic course units (14 courses) in SMF and SMF approved courses with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including:

• SMF 204/PSYCH 236
• SMF 206
• one of SMF 205, 207
• one of SMF 304, 305, 365
• one of SMF 306/PSYCH 354, SMF 307, 366
• one of SMF 404, 405, 406
• eight approved courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses:
  • one of the following courses in theory:
    ANTH 380, 404; ARTS/FINE 260; PHIL 210J, 318J; PSYCH 318; SMF 208, 308, 309, 367, 460; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SOC 369J; SOCWK 321R
  • one of the following courses in ethics:
    ANTH 350; ENGL 208N; ISS 350G, 350H; JS 120/RS 111; PHIL 219J; RS 150, 254; SMF 310; SOC 355J
  • six other courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses

See Notes for all SMF Academic Plans below.

Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies General Option

A SMF General Option is available to students pursuing a General degree in any undergraduate discipline or a Liberal Studies Arts degree at UW.

The SMF General Option requires successful completion of a minimum of five academic course units (ten courses) in SMF and SMF approved courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including:

• SMF 204/PSYCH 236
• SMF 206
• one of SMF 205, 207
• two of SMF 304, 305, SMF 306/PSYCH 354, SMF 307, 365, 366, 405
• five approved courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses:
  • one of the following courses in theory:
    ANTH 380, 404; ARTS/FINE 260; PHIL 210J, 318J; PSYCH 318; SMF 208, 308, 309, 367; SMF 306/PSYCH 354; SOC 369J; SOCWK 321R
    OR
    one of the following courses in ethics:
    ANTH 350; ENGL 208N; ISS 350G, 350H; JS 120/RS 111; PHIL 219J; RS 150, 254; SMF 310; SOC 355J
  • four other courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses

See Notes for all SMF Academic Plans below.

Diploma in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies

The Diploma in SMF is intended for part-time students who seek education in this field but who do not wish to obtain an undergraduate degree or already hold such a degree. The requirements are the same as those for the SMF General Option, that is, the successful completion of at least five academic course units (ten courses) with a minimum cumulative average of 65%: the five required SMF courses, plus five courses from the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Approved List of Courses.

Notes for All SMF Plans

1. Some of the required courses have prerequisites which students are recommended to take in their first year. Consult the calendar description for each course.
2. Students are encouraged to discuss their electives with the SMF Director.
3. PSYCH 236 can satisfy the SMF 204 requirement but credit will be given for only one of these courses.
4. No one course may fulfil more than one requirement within the SMF academic plan.
5. SMF 306 and PSYCH 354 are antirequisites; students may not take both these courses.

Approved List of Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies Courses

ANTH 261 Primate Behaviour
ANTH 350 Culture and Sexuality
ANTH 380 Matrilineal Societies in Aboriginal North America
ANTH 404 Human Development in a Cross-Cultural Perspective
ARTS/FINE 260 Women and Film
ENGL 108E Women in Literature
ENGL 208C Studies in Children's Literature
ENGL 208E Women Writing since 1900
ENGL 208N Sex and Marriage in Literature
ENGL 217 Canadian Children's Literature
GERON/HLTH 220 Psychosocial Perspectives on Lifespan Development and Health
HIST 108 Family Ties in History
HIST 213 A History of Popular Culture
HIST 313 History of the Family in the United States
ISS 350G The Evolution of Family Law in Canadian Society
ISS 350H Values and the Contemporary Family
ITALST 111 Women, Family, Sex and Tradition
JS 120/RS 111 Relationships in the Bible (Old Testament)
PHIL 201 Love
PHIL 202 Gender Issues
PHIL 210J Philosophy of Human Nature
PHIL 219J Practical Ethics
PHIL 318J Philosophy and the Family
PSYCH 235 Psychological Perspectives on Gender and Sex
PSYCH 236 A Psychological Analysis of Human Sexuality
PSYCH 318 Psychosexual Organization
PSYCH 354 Interpersonal Relations
RS 150 Christian Ethics
RS 180 Love and Friendship
RS 254 Christian Sexual Ethics
RS 324 Religious Perspectives on Marriage and Family
SMF 204 Introduction to Human Sexuality
SMF 205 The Dark Side of Sexuality
SMF 206 Couples, Marriages, and Families
SMF 207 Parents and Children
SMF 208 Introduction to Sex, Couples, and Family Therapy
SMF 304 Human Sexuality in Relationships
SMF 305 Social Issues and Controversies in Human Sexuality
SMF 306 The Formation and Maintenance of Close Relationships
SMF 307 Conflict, Crisis, and Dissolution in Close Relationships
SMF 308 Couples, Marriage, and Family Therapy
SMF 309 Sex Therapy
SMF 310 Sexual Ethics
SMF 365 Special Topics in Human Sexuality
SMF 366 Special Topics in Couples, Marriage, and Family Studies
SMF 367 Special Topics in Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies
SMF 404 Independent Study: Special Topics in Sexuality
SMF 405 Classic Studies in Sex Research
SMF 406 Independent Study: Special Topics in Marriage and Family Studies
SMF 408 Independent Study: Special Topics in Marriage and Family Therapy
SMF 460 Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies: Practicum
SOC 200 An Introduction to the Sociology of Marriage and the Family
SOC 206 Gender Relations
SOC 209 Ancestry, History and Personal Identity
SOC 275 Mennonites as a Sociological Community
SOC 355J Power and Parenting
SOC 369J The Sociology of Community
SOCWK 321R Social Work with Families
*SOCWK 355R Child Maltreatment: Identification and Prevention
*SOCWK 357R Family Violence
*SOCWK 390A Family Violence: An Advanced Seminar
*SOCWK 390B Family Violence: An Advanced Seminar
WS 101 An Introduction to Women's Studies

*Only one of these Social Work courses will count toward SMF academic plan requirements.

Further Information

Contact the Director of Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies, St. Jerome's University, 519- 884-8110, smf@sju.uwaterloo.ca.