PROGRAM FOCUS:
The central purpose of the program is to
prepare
students who are interested in working in a family-focused
environment.
The graduates will have a broad knowledge base working with children
and
families. The major will provide graduates with entry-level
competencies
for child and family life.
REQUIRED COURSES
Family
Studies Major Requirements (Minor Required)
CFS
111 Human Nutrition
CFS 180 Foundations in FCS
CFS 191 Child Development
CFS 310 Management of Family Resources
CFS 311 Family Relations
CFS 380 Professional Presentation Techniques in Family and
Consumer
Sciences
CFS 399 Implication of Research in Family & Child
Studies
CFS 492 Growth and Guidance of Children
CFS 493 Family Life Education
CFS 494 Parenting Strategies
CFS 495 Interpersonal/Relationship Violence
CFS 499 Critical Issues in Family & Child Studies
CFS 410 Internship
SOC 300 Using Statistics in Sociology
PSY 440 Abnormal Psychology
PSY 422 Adolescent Psychology OR
SOC 332 Juvenile Delinquency
PSY 423 Psychology of Adult Life and Aging OR
SOC 342 Aging in Society
PSY 430 Psychology of Women OR
SOC 466 Gender, Family, and Society OR
SOC 355 Sociology of Gender
SOC 359 Sexuality and Society OR
PH 365 Human Sexuality
Note: A
grade of "C: or better is required in all courses in
the major.
Examples of
Positions: Community Center, Child Care,
Extension
Service, Family Life Education