On Campus
Blended
In the University of Nebraska at Kearney's family science degree program, students learn how individuals develop and change, and how family, community and society affect human development.
Completing the coursework, Family Science majors acquire the skills to create safe, positive, and productive atmospheres for children, adults and families to thrive and relate to each other in healthy ways. Students will also develop a respect for diversity in people and environments, and graduate prepared to work in areas that build individual and family strengths.
An important part of the Family Science curriculum is the internship experience. Students are required to work under supervision within an agency or program serving children and/or families for 120 hours. Many of these internships become first-time career placements.
More information about career opportunities and becoming a Certified Family Life Educator can be found on the FAQ page.
2018-19 CBT Placement Stats. Data based on 82% response rate of program graduates
National Council on Family Relations
The curriculum for Family Science 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 Science 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.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Family Science, Bachelor of Science
Minor Offered
Family Science minor available on-campus
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Family Science degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
This is a blended program and on campus attendance is required for two courses.
All students completing this major will be required to earn a “C” or better in all courses in the major including any GS courses required by the major.
30 General Studies credits are required in addition to the following:
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Family Science graduates work for.
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