Family life education track courses
Family life education concentration (30 hrs.)
Program requirements: core courses (12-21 hrs.)
| Course code | Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 5100 | Teaching Sexuality Education | 3 |
| FCS 5680 | Gender, Culture and Family | 3 |
| FCS 6160 | Consumer Education | 3 |
| FCS 6520 | Family Life Education | 3 |
| FCS 6550 | Adult-Child Relationships | 3 |
| FCS 6560 | Family Law, Ethics and Professional Issues | 3 |
| FCS 6600 | Studies in Family Relationships | 3 |
Practicum
| Course code | Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 6220 | Practicum (Individualized) | 2-3 |
Research/Thesis (5-9 hrs.)
| Course code | Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 6010 | Basic Research Methods and Design | 3 |
Select one of the following
| Course code | Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 7000 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| FCS 7100 | Independent Research | 2-6 |
Elective Courses (3-6 hrs.)
| Course code | Description | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| FCS 5350 | Communication Skills for Working With Families Across the Lifespan (highly recommended) | 3 |
Students may choose to specialize in an area by taking additional courses. Suggested areas of specialization include, but are not limited to, gerontology, holistic health, alcohol and drug abuse.