Family Science, Bachelor of Science
All students completing this major will be required to earn a “C” or better in all courses in the major including any GS courses required by the major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERS 1-4) | 12 | |
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5 – 8) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 7: Social Science | ||
| Marriage and Family Relationships | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 1 | 6 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity | ||
| Human Sexual Behavior | ||
| LOPER 11: Wellness (Optional) | 0 | |
| BS Science-related course requirements | ||
| Complete all required courses | 0 | |
| Program Specified Requirements | 3 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 36 | |
| Minor or 2nd Major | ||
| Complete all required courses 2 | 24 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 27 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Family Studies Requirements | ||
| FAMS 150 | Lifespan Development and the Family | 3 |
| FAMS 250 | Infant Development | 3 |
| FAMS 253 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| FAMS 302 | Parent Education | 3 |
| FAMS 340 | Family Life Education | 3 |
| FAMS 362 | Families and Social Policy | 3 |
| FAMS 402 | Research and Analysis in Family Science | 3 |
| FAMS 404 | Family Science Ethical and Professional Practice | 3 |
| FAMS 406 | Family Resource Management | 3 |
| FAMS 450 | The Aging Adult | 3 |
| FAMS 475 | Internship | 3 |
| FAMS 481 | Cross-Cultural Family Patterns | 3 |
| Additional Recommended Elective: | ||
| Families in Crisis | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
The Family Studies Program is certified by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
CFLE certification: Upon graduation, students are eligible for provisional certification as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) from the National Council on Family Relations and following documentation of two years of work experience can apply for full certification.
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Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required GS hours.
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A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.