Child and Family Services - Family Services Emphasis (A.A.S.)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
Some courses are only taught one semester per year. Students are strongly encouraged to consult their Student Success Advisor before selecting coursework.
Other courses may be substituted or added with approval and signature of the Department Chair.

Program Prerequisites

The Department of Family Life and Human Development strongly recommends that students complete the following courses as part of their General Education requirements, as they are prerequisites for required major courses. Students who do not complete these courses as part of General Education can potentially add additional credits and time to their degree.

ART 1010 - Introduction to Visual Arts (can be used to fulfill General Education Fine Arts Knowledge Area)
ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing (can be used to fulfill General Education Written Communication)
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan (can be used to fulfill General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
HU 1010 - Introduction to Humanities (can be used to fulfill General Education Humanities Knowledge Area)
INFO 1010 - Information Literacy (can be used to fulfill General Education Integrated Knowledge Knowledge Area)
MATH 1030 - Contemporary Mathematics * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Knowledge Area)

* Note: Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Associate of Applied Science General Education Requirement (15-18 Credits)

For an Associate of Applied Science degree, 15-18 credit hours are required in the following areas:

One course in the English core (ENGL 1010 , ENGL 1010E , or ENGL 2010 )
One course in the Quantitative Literacy (Mathematics) core
One Course in American Institutions
One course from either the Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences Knowledge area (minimum of 3 credits)
One course from one of the remaining five Knowledge Areas (minimum of 3 credits)

Child and Family Services - Family Services Curriculum Summary (41 Credits)

Child and Family Services Core (22 Credits)

FLHD 1010 - Introduction to Social Work and Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 2400 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 2700 - Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3200 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3610 - Play and Advanced Guidance 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education 3 Credit(s)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s)

Practicum/Internship (4 Credits)

FLHD 4890 - Internship 1 Credit(s) (must complete 4 credits) 4 Credit(s)

Family Services Emphasis (15 Credits)

FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3300 - Family Processes and Theory 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3350 - Values and Ethics in Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3370 - Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4100 - Family Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives (4-7 Credits)

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.