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Family Studies

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The Family Studies program includes:

• knowledge about how families work;
• the inter-relationship of the family and society;
• human growth and development throughout the life span;
• the physiological and psychological aspects of human sexuality;
• the impact of resource management on daily life;
• the importance and value of education for parenting;
• the effects of policy and legislation on families;
• ethical considerations in professional conduct; and
• a solid understanding and knowledge of how to teach and/or develop curriculum for varied settings.

This program has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations and
graduates may choose to become Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE). This certification enhances employment opportunities and verifies professional credibility for educators who work with families.

Graduates of the program work in a variety of locations. They bring comprehensive family training to a myriad of employment sectors and job classifications such as:

• Practice - teaching, education, research/scholarship, program or curricula development,
• Administration - leadership or management, organizing, coordinating, and
• Promotion - public policy, lobbying, advocating for system change and awareness.

The program is also appropriate for students who are planning on pursuing a master's degree in such areas as Family Life Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Social Work and Communication.

Student and Professional Organizations

The Family Studies Organization (FSO) is a great way to get involved with the community and network and is an invaluable tool for all students.

The organization addresses volunteer opportunities, guest speakers, and job opportunities, among other issues, at their weekly meetings which are open to anyone.

Student organizations are a great place to get leadership experience. The executive board is made up of a president (who is also a member of the Family Studies Advisory Board, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, volunteer coordinator, and fundraising chair. There are many other ways of demonstrating leadership within the organization.

For further information regarding the student organization, contact the FSO advisor, Bryce Dickey.