The Family is one of our greatest resources. Strong families are essential for strong communities and for the health of our nation. However, many families are becoming more complex and are vunerable to outside social influences that work against the family. The discipline of Family Studies is rooted in the social sciences including anthropology, psychology, sociology, communication, and political science. While recognizing these interdisciplinary roots, Family Studies has found its own unique field of study that contributes to scholarship and knowledge.
Family Studies promotes the understanding of the developmental processes within families and applies these concepts to better serve the needs of families. The program provides students with an understanding of the relationships between research, theory and practice. A Family Studies graduate is prepared to work with individuals and families in a variety of settings.
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The curriculum for Family Studies is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). NCFR is the oldest and largest national organization concerned with family issues in the United States. Upon completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family Studies graduates are qualified for provisional certification as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). Full certification is available to those with the minimum of a Baccalaureate degree and two years experience in family life education if the degree is family-related; five years of experience if the degree is non-family-related.