Family Life and Human Development - Family Services Emphasis (BA/BS)

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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 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.
This program requires the completion of MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference . Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

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 BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. 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. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Family Life and Human Development - Family Services Curriculum (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) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
FLHD 2400 - Marriage and Family Relations 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
FLHD 2500 - Child Development: Infancy through Twelve 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 2700 - Consumerism and Family Finance in American Society 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
FLHD 3300 - Family Processes and Theory 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) [GE Life Sciences]
SW 3370 - Diverse Individuals and Families in Societal Contexts 3 Credit(s)

Family Services Required Courses (22 Credits)

FLHD 2300 - Human Sexuality 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4100 - Family Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4250 - Marital Problems and Solutions 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1040 - Statistical Inference 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]
SW 3350 - Values and Ethics in Social Work 3 Credit(s)
SW 3600 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences 3 Credit(s)
SW 4500 - Family Law, Public Policy, and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)

Family Services Capstone (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following for 3 credits:

FLHD 4800 - Study Abroad: Family Life in Cultural Context (Country) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4850 - Independent Research 1-12 Credit(s) (complete 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4890 - Internship 1-12 Credit(s) (complete 3 credits) 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4950 - Family Life Education Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Family Services Electives (9 Credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following. Courses taken as a Captone cannot be double-counted as electives. Students can choose to take more than one Capstone course for elective credit.

FLHD 2200 - Emotional Resilience and Well-Being 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3100 - Foundations of School Counseling 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3360 - Divorce and Remarriage 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3450 - Mindfulness and Meditation 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3610 - Play and Advanced Guidance 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 3620 - Advanced Preschool Lab 0 Credit(s)
FLHD 3630 - Literacy and Literature for Children 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4160 - Fathering: Scholarship and Intervention 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4350 - Fostering Family, School, and Community Partnerships 3 Credit(s)
FLHD 4400 - Indigenous Children, Youth, and Families 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 4850 - Independent Research 1-12 Credit(s)
FLHD 4890 - Internship 1-12 Credit(s)
FLHD 4950 - Family Life Education Capstone 3 Credit(s)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BA/BS Degree: 120

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.