Degree Requirements (27 credits)
As an interdisciplinary minor, Family Studies draws on courses in psychology, sociology and social work to offer students a theoretical and practical understanding of the family as a social institution and a vital social system. Students will study the individual’s development within the family, the interrelationships among family members, themselves, and the reciprocal influence of the family and society at large. The Family Studies minor seeks to prepare students for entry-level careers or graduate study in a variety of fields such as public policy, human services, counseling, law and research.
Required Courses
The Family Studies minor is open to all students. Students may elect to do an internship through their major at a setting approved by the Family Studies Committee.
SWK 452 - See catalog course description for prerequisites.
Strongly recommended courses for students in the Family Studies minor