Marriage and Family Concentration in Child and Family Studies (BS)

Requirements for a Marriage and Family Concentration in Child and Family Studies (BS)

Note: Students are qualified to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential through the National Council on Family Relations by completing the requirements for this concentration.

Required Courses
CFS 3324Children and Families with Special Needs3
CFS 3360Grief and Bereavement in Family Contexts3
CFS 4363Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development3
CFS 4367Family Transitions, Stress, and Resilience3
Required Courses in Other Fields
Select 12 hrs. from the following:12
Family Communication
Conflict Communication
Abnormal Psychology
Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health
Human Sexuality
Marriage and the Family
Introduction to Gerontology
Aging and Mental Health
Professional Electives15
Select one of the following options:
OPTION 1: Minor
Complete a minor. (See advisor for suggestions.) 1
OPTION 2: Restricted Electives
Select an additional 15 hrs. from the following prefixes:
CFS, CSS, EDP, HED, LS, MH, MST, PUBH, PSY, REL, SOC, SWO
Additional Requirements
A grade of C or better in Human Sciences and Design Courses (ADM, CFS, HSD, ID, and NUTR prefixes), Required Courses in Other Fields, and all Professional Electives used for the major.
Total Hours39
1

No more than one course in the minor can count for any other area in the major or degree requirements. See individual minors for course and grade requirements. General electives hours may be required to complete some minors.