This course is a prerequisite or corequisite to all Child and Family majors. It serves as an introductory study of the major theories of child, family, and community in the American system. The course concentrates on how these theories focus on child development, and how they take place in multiple settings. It also looks at the people and agencies outside of the family. In addition, there is a concentration on the professional aspect needed in the field of Child and Family studies. The content includes ongoing current issues in the field (state and national, the multiple organizations associated with the most relevant topics, and career opportunities in the ever-changing world of children, families, and communities.