Family Studies Specialization

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The family studies specialization is an interdisciplinary study of interpersonal, and family relationships. Graduates 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. Students must successfully complete FCSF 234, Introduction to Family Studies, and FCSG 205, Entry Assessment, before being admitted to the program.

Required Courses

ANTH 130 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: (5)
FCSC 371 - Consumer Awareness Credits: (3)
OR
FCSC 472 - Life Management Credits: (5)
FCSF 234 - Introduction to Family Studies Credits: (4)
FCSF 235 - Relationships and Personal Development Credits: (3)
FCSF 334 - Family Problems and Mediation Credits: (4)
FCSF 336 - Parent Education and Guidance Credits: (3)
FCSF 337 - Human Sexuality Credits: (4)
FCSF 405 - Portfolio Assessment Credits: (1)
FCSF 433 - Family Life Education Credits: (4)
FCSF 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
OR Approved Electives
Credits: (10)
FCSG 205 - FCS Entry Assessment Credits: (1)
PSY 447 - Psychology of Adolescence Credits: (3)

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FCSF 539, Families and Public Policy Credits: (4)
OR

LAJ 311 - Family Law Credits: (4)

Select one from the following - Credits: 3 to 4

ANTH 333 - Culture & Marriage Credits: (4)
OR
FCSF 333 - Culture and Marriage Credits: (4)
FCSF 434 - Ethnic Diversity in Families Credits: (3)
HIST 352 - The History of the American Family Credits: (3)
Credits: (4)
SOC 357 - Sociology of Families Credits: (4)

Family Studies Specialization

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Select one from the following - Credits: 3 to 4

Total Credits: 64 to 67