Program Overview
The structure, values and dynamics of family play crucial roles in all stages of human development. Understanding family history gives great insight and explanation to current attitudes and behaviors. Let us train you in understanding family through a Christian lens. We will provide you with opportunities for research and conversations. Our experienced faculty will guide you in a holistic study of family’s influence, from infancy to old age. Your courses will include topics such as marriage, family problems and aging — all including real-time situations and collaborative conversations. Pair this minor with a psychology, teaching or other related degree, and you will be a distinguished professional.
Courses
Specific courses required:
- FS 2233 - Family and Intimate Relationships: Christian Perspectives
- FS 3433 - Family Interaction
- FS 3503 - Family Problems
- FS 3533 - Early and Middle Childhood Development
- FS 4403 - Families in Later Adulthood
- SO 2103 - The Family
Three hours selected from:
- PS 3453 - Death and Dying
- SW 3223 - Social Work with Aging
For parent/child emphasis the following courses should be taken instead of those listed above:
- FS 2233 - Family and Intimate Relationships: Christian Perspectives
- FS 3433 - Family Interaction
- FS 3503 - Family Problems
- FS 3533 - Early and Middle Childhood Development
- FS 3563 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
- SO 2103 - The Family
- ED 3451 - Early Childhood Practicum