Family Services B.A.
Family Services Major
The B.A. Family Services major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
| Required | ||
| FAM SERV 1020 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| FAM SERV 1055 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
or another developmental course or PSYCH 2202 | ||
| FAM SERV 1140 | Exploring Family Diversity | 3 |
| FAM SERV 2060 | Strategies and Issues in Family Services | 3 |
| FAM SERV 2030 | Research Methods in Family Science | 3 |
OR 3 hours social science research methods (or other courses as approved by department): | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| Social Work Research | ||
| Communication Research Methods | ||
| Quantitative Research Methods | ||
| Research Methods | ||
| FAM SERV 4178 | Program Development and Implementation | 3 |
| FAM SERV 4190 | Professional Practice in Family Services | 3 |
| Senior Experience (Choose Option A or B) | 6 | |
| Option A | ||
| Internship in Family Services | ||
| Option B: | ||
Additional 6 credits of FAM SERV courses | ||
| Electives | 12 | |
| Students may choose to complete requirements for a certificate, or take 4 FAM SERV courses | ||
| Option 1: Complete Family Development Certificate (choose 4 of the following) | ||
| Human Identity and Relationships | ||
| Human Relationships and Sexuality | ||
| Dating and Couple Relationships | ||
| Families and End of Life Issues | ||
| Families, Aging, and Wellbeing | ||
| Parenting | ||
| Families, Alzheimer's, and Related Dementias | ||
| Maternal and Infant Health | ||
| Option 2: Complete requirements for Family Flourishing Certificate | ||
| The Creative Experience | ||
| The Science and Experience of Human Flourishing | ||
Choose two of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Professional Counseling | ||
| Management of Family Resources | ||
| Human Sexuality Education | ||
| Violence in Intimate Relationships | ||
| Families, Aging, and Wellbeing | ||
| Prevention and Early Intervention Skills | ||
| Family Policy and Advocacy | ||
| Stress and Coping | ||
| Option 3: Select 12 hours of FAM SERV courses | ||
| Total Hours | 39 | |
Students must have a 2.40 GPA in order to register for FAM SERV 4195 Internship in Family Services. Students must achieve a minimum of C- (1.67 grade point) in all courses required for the major, including all prerequisites.
Four-Year Plan
Family Services, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| FAM SERV 1010 | Human Identity and Relationships | 3 |
| FAM SERV 1020 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAM SERV 1055 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| FAM SERV 1057 | Human Relationships and Sexuality | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| FAM SERV 2030 | Research Methods in Family Science | 3 |
| FAM SERV 2060 | Strategies and Issues in Family Services | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAM SERV 1140 | Exploring Family Diversity | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| Choose Groups 1-2 major courses | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Choose from Groups 1-2 major courses | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| FAM SERV 4190 | Professional Practice in Family Services | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| FAM SERV 4178 | Program Development and Implementation | 3 |
| FAM SERV 4195 | Internship in Family Services | 9 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
Family Services, B.A.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge in understanding families, the development of families and family interpersonal interactions within broader and diverse contexts.
- Students will be able to discover, evaluate, and integrate sources of knowledge.
- Students will be able to assess the strengths, challenges, needs and interaction patterns of families and individuals using major theoretical frameworks in family studies and human development.
- Students will be able to provide education, preventative, and supportive strategies and services to individuals, families and groups.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of professional codes of behavior and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues as they relate to professional practice.