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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CFS 3324 | Children and Families with Special Needs | 3 |
| CFS 3360 | Grief and Bereavement in Family Contexts | 3 |
| CFS 4363 | Middle Childhood and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| CFS 4367 | Family Transitions, Stress, and Resilience | 3 |
| Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
| Select 12 hrs. from the following: | 12 | |
| Family Communication | ||
or CSS 4311 | Conflict Communication | |
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Introduction to Gerontology | ||
| Aging and Mental Health | ||
| Professional Electives | 15 | |
| 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 Hours | 39 | |
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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.