Family Science, Minor

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Program Description

This minor provides individuals insight into relationship and group dynamics. This includes important relationship skills, such as speaking, listening, and other communication skills that could be applied to family and professional settings. Content in the minor may also include important research findings and evidence-based curricula listed on the National Registry of Evidenced-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) on the SAMHSA website.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		18
Discipline Core Requirements		18 Credits
Required Courses
FAMS 2400G	Contemporary Family Relation	3
Complete 15 credits from the following (with at least 9 credits being upper-division courses):		15
FAMS 1150	Marriage and Relationship Skills (3)
FAMS 1500	Human Development Life Span (undefined)
FAMS 2800	Teaching Human Sexuality (3)
FAMS 3050	Clinical Practice for Helping Professions (3)
FAMS 3250	Applied Parenting (3)
FAMS 3300	Trauma-Informed Care (3)
FAMS 3500	Family Demography (3)
FAMS 3800	Early Development in Families (3)
FAMS 3850	Adult Development and Aging (3)
FAMS 4400	Family Policy and Advocacy (3)
FAMS 4500	Family Life Education Methodology (3)
FAMS 4660	Family Resource Management (3)
FAMS 4670	Family Dynamics and Systems (3)

Graduation Requirements

All course work taken to meet Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.  

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
FAMS 2400G	Contemporary Family Relation	3
Complete any two of the following:		6
FAMS 1150	Marriage and Relationship Skills
FAMS 1500	Human Development Life Span
FAMS 2700	Mental Health and the Family
FAMS 2800	Teaching Human Sexuality
FAMS 3050	Clinical Practice for Helping Professions
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
Complete any three of the following:		9
FAMS 3250	Applied Parenting
FAMS 3300	Trauma-Informed Care
FAMS 3500	Family Demography
FAMS 3800	Early Development in Families
FAMS 3850	Adult Development and Aging
FAMS 4660	Family Resource Management
FAMS 4400	Family Policy and Advocacy
FAMS 4500	Family Life Education Methodology
FAMS 4670	Family Dynamics and Systems
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	18

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the purpose of educational interventions for individuals and families.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to at least one third of the ten areas outlined for Certified Family Life Educators by the National Council on Family Relations.
3. Identify best practices for communication and conflict management in interpersonal relationships and family systems.