With a family science degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, students learn how individuals develop and change, and how family, community and society affect human development.
In this program, you'll prepare for a family-focused career and establish an excellent foundation for graduate study in several areas. You'll learn about processes that impact families across the lifespan and develop skills to create safe, positive and healthy interpersonal relationships to foster family flourishing.
As a Family Science major, you'll gain knowledge in the following areas:
Immerse, learn, serve: Family Science internships connect students to 120 hours of impactful family-focused experience.
As an online Family Science student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students.
Credit Hours
View course options and a sample four-year class schedule on the undergraduate catalog
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
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Family Science graduates work for.
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Family Science Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.