Family and Child Life Major BS, Family Science Specialization

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Family and Child Life Core

The bachelor of science family and child life major is an interdisciplinary study of interpersonal and family relationships and their impact on child development. Family and child life majors are actively engaged in community involvement and practical application of knowledge.

Family and child life majors in both specializations must complete a practicum experience that includes 360 total hours (12 academic credits) of field related service within the community. Students are encouraged to apply for the major early in their academic careers to allow for proper planning and placement in the family and child life practicum.

Students wishing to declare a major in family and child life must be incoming freshman or have a cumulative GPA of 2.7. Family and child life majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher to remain in the major, and must earn a “C” or higher in all courses used to satisfy the family and child life major.

Family and Child Life Core Requirements

FCL 101 - Skills for Marriage and Intimate Relationships Credits: (4)
FCL 234 - Contemporary Families Credits: (4)
FCL 235 - Relationships and Personal Development Credits: (3)
FCL 320 - Theories of Family Dynamics Credits: (4)
FCL 336 - Parent Education and Guidance Credits: (4)
FCL 344 - Foundations of Marriage and Family Therapy Credits: (4)
FCL 419 - Research in Family Studies Credits: (4)
FCL 433 - Family Life Education Credits: (4)
FCL 434 - Diversity in Families Credits: (4)
FCL 492 - Family Studies Practicum Credits: (1-6) (Must be taken for a total of 12 credits.)
FCL 495 - Undergraduate Research Credits: (1-6) (Must be taken for 1 credit)
FCSG 220 - Leadership in Human Development Credits: (4)

Total Core Requirements Credits: 52

Family Science Specialization

Students in the family science specialization are well prepared for career opportunities in family service agencies, parent education programs, family counseling centers, other family life education settings, or advanced study in family relations. All family science specialization graduates are eligible to become Certified Family Life Educators by the National Council on Family Relations.

Required Courses Credits: 24

BME 346 - Basic Accounting for Business and Marketing Education Credits: (5)
FCSC 371 - Real World Finance Credits: (3)
FCL 337 - Human Sexuality Credits: (4)
FCL 405 - Professional Obligations and Responsibilities Credits: (4)
FCL 439 - Families and Public Policy Credits: (4)
PSY 313 - Developmental Psychology Credits: (4)

Department-Approved Specialization Electives Credits: 10

Total Specialization Credits: 34

Total Credits: 86

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies