Family and Consumer Sciences: Child Life & Family Studies Option, B.S.

Required courses, 44-51 credits

• FCS 166 - The Family: Continuing Concerns 3 cr.
• HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach 3 cr.
• HD 230 - Human Sexuality 3 cr.
• HD 366 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts 3 cr.
• HD 367 - Intentional Intimacy and Family Systems 3 cr.
• HD 372 - Family Financial Management 3 cr.
• HD 386 - Family Health Implications of Resource Management 3 cr.
• HD 395 - Research in Family Sciences 3 cr.
• HD 397 - Field Work 1-12 cr. (6-12 cr)
• HD 466 - Development and Guidance of Children and Adolescents 3 cr.
• FCS 190 - Developing Human Services Professionals 3 cr.
• FCS 295 - Professional Development and Ethics 1-12 cr. (2 cr)
• FCS 390 - Adult Education 2 or 3 cr.
• FCS 400 - Seminar for Student Teachers and Interns 1-2 cr. (1 cr)
• FCS 444 - Family Life Coaching 3 cr.

Collateral courses, 6 credits

• PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
• SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.

Second major, minor, or certificate program

Completion of a second major, minor, or approved certificate program is required. If you are seeking a career as a child life specialist, complete the Child Life Specialist Preparation Certificate .

Practicum

You may complete your practicum requirements in one of two ways:

1. Complete a minimum of three practicum credits of Study Abroad, International Service Learning, or other fully immersed diversity service learning experience, plus at least three additional credits earned in local experience.

OR

2. Complete a total of 12 practicum credits.

• HD 397 - Field Work 1-12 cr.

Experiential Learning Activity

Experiential Learning Activity requirement completed in consultation with CLFS Academic Adviser.

Communication in the Major

• FCS 190 - Developing Human Services Professionals 3 cr.
• FCS 390 - Adult Education 2 or 3 cr.

Capstone Experience

• HD 397 - Field Work 1-12 cr.