Family Life and Human Development - Family Studies Emphasis (B.A., B.S.)

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Program Learning Outcomes

FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETAL CONTEXTS. An understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious, healthcare, and occupational institutions in society.
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION METHODOLOGY. An understanding of the general philosophy and broad principles of family life education in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs.
INTERNAL DYNAMICS OF FAMILIES. An understanding of family strengths and weaknesses and how family members relate to each other.
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFESPAN. An understanding of the developmental changes (both typical and atypical) of individuals in families throughout the lifespan. Based on knowledge of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, moral, and personality aspects.
HUMAN SEXUALITY. An understanding of the physiological, psychological, & social aspects of sexual development throughout the lifespan, so as to achieve healthy sexual adjustment.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS. An understanding of the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships.
FAMILY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. An understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals.
PARENT EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE. An understanding of how parents teach, guide and influence children and adolescents as well as the changing nature, dynamics and needs of the parent/child relationship across the lifespan.
FAMILY LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY. An understanding of legal issues, policies, and laws influencing the well-being of families.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND PRACTICE. An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct, and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues as they relate to professional practice.

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the major.
Up to six (6) credits of FLHD 4890 - Internship may be used in the major electives.
Some courses are taught only 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.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Knowledge Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Knowledge Area requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree Type: Arts or Science Requirement (12* or 16** Credits)

Select one degree type from either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

or

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Requirement (16 Credits**)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Foreign Language Requirement 16 Credits

** Note: One semester of a foreign language may also fulfill the General Education Humanities requirement. The 16 credits may be fulfilled by taking four semesters of a foreign language or by testing out of a language and purchasing the credits. These credits are typically counted in the degree total at the bottom of the page. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Family Life and Human Development - Family Studies Curriculum (63-64 Credits)

FLHD Core Requirements (30 Credits)

FLHD 1010 - Introduction to Social Work and Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 1500 - Human Development through the Lifespan 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences Knowledge Area)
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 3300 - Family Processes and Theory 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3370 - Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3700 - Principles of Effective Parenting 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4200 - Family Life Education 3 Credit(s)
NFS 1020 - Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Life Sciences Knowledge Area)

Math Requirement (3-4 Credits)

Select one of the following:

MATH 1031 - Statistical Reasoning 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s)

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. MATH 1040 is recommended for preparation for graduate study.

Family Studies Emphasis (30 Credits)

Select 30 credits from the following:

FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3350 - Values and Ethics in Family Services 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3360 - Divorce and Remarriage 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3450 - Mindfulness and Meditation 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3600 - Research Methods in Family Life and Human Development 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4100 - Family Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship and Intervention 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4250 - Marital Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4300 - Human Sexuality 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4350 - Fostering Family, School, and Community Partnerships 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4500 - Family Law and Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4600 - Emotional and Relational Development over the Lifespan 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4800 - Study Abroad: Family Life in Cultural Context (Country) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4890 - Internship 1 Credit(s) (up to 6 credits may be counted in major)

Free Electives (5-36 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. For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn a minimum of 40 upper-division credits (courses numbered 3000-4999). Students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for details.