Family Studies Concentration - Master of Arts
Family and Consumer Sciences
College of Education and Human DevelopmentFamily Studies
Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences - Family Studies Concentration (M.A.)
The family studies concencentration requires
30 credit hours of course work planned in consultation with and
approved by the graduate student advisor. Although not required,
this work can include a thesis. Students complete a minimum of
12 to 20 credit hours of core courses (20 hours are required if
certification is desired), two to three credit hours of an individualized
practicum experience, five to nine credit hours of research courses
and three to six credit hours of approved elective courses.
Students are required to take course work in each of the 10 family life substance areas and to complete an individualized practicum experience. Students who do not have a bachelor's degree in family studies or a related area may be required to take additional courses to meet requirements for family life educator certification.
This is an accredited program by the National Council on Family Relations. Family life education is a complex and multi-faceted field that addresses all aspects of family life. Its primary purpose is to help individuals and families learn about human growth, development and behavior in the family setting and throughout the life cycle.
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