The Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies may be pursued by students interested in careers that involve working with children/families or in Teacher Licensure in Family and Consumer Sciences. The Family Studies program focuses on dynamics within families, the social context of the family, as well as the development of individuals within the family unit. Also, family structures, member roles, and family interactions are examined. This major is intended to prepare students interested in working with family life education in community service agencies. A minimum grade of “C” in each course required by the major and a minimum GPAof 2.5 in the major are prerequisites for FS 499 or student teaching. The minimum hours required for a BS degree in Family Studies (General) is 129 except when FS 205 is not available and is substituted by PSY 302. The minimum requirement then becomes 128. The minimum number of hours required for teacher certification in Family and Consumer Sciences is 132 except when FS 205 is substituted by PSY 302. The minimum then becomes 131. These hours include the major courses listed below, university core requirements, and at least 6 additional hours of science and/or mathematics.

FAMILY STUDIES GENERAL

Core Courses Required for the Major (3)

PSY 206 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3

Major Courses (28)

FS 103 SURVEY OF FAMILY STUDIES 3

FS 205 CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 4

FS 330 HUMAN SEXUALITY AND SOCIALIZATION 3

FS 335 MANAGEMENT OF FAMILY RESOURCES 3

FS 401 FAMILIES & PUBLIC POLICY 3

FS 402 PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN FAMILY STUDIES 3

FS 468 PARENTING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 3

SOC 305 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 3

SOC 456 MINORITIES 3

Choose one of the following (3)

FS 328 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT 3

FS 412 ADULT DEVELOPMENT 3

Family Studies as a Science and a Profession (16)

PSY 201 INTRODUCTION TO APA STYLE 1

PSY 454 APPLIED STATISTICS 3

PSY 455 RESEARCH IN HBS 3

FS 425 PROGRAM PLANNING & EVALUATION 3

FS 499 FIELD EXPERIENCE 6