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Department of Home and Family
Acquire the skills necessary to strengthen the family in society today.

Strengthen Today's Homes & Families

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The Department of Home & Family focuses on the importance and strengthening of home and family. The goal is to teach doctrine, principles, theory, and skills to help maintain and strengthen the home as the most effective institution in society for impacting the well-being of the family unit.

Students pursuing majors within the Home and Family department usually have a strong concern for the family. They are dedicated, empathetic and resilient. Students usually want to learn how to have successful families and spread awareness of the home being an effective institution in society. Students are encouraged to develop attributes of strong concern for others, dedication, empathy and resiliency.

The Department of Home and Family provides a holistic approach to the study of home and family. The department teaches courses designed to:

  • Strengthen student's testimonies in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Teach doctrine, principles, theory, and skills to help maintain and strengthen the home as the most effective institution in society for impacting the well-being of the family unit.
  • Provide a well-balanced education for students from all majors focusing on the importance of home and family. Classes include marriage, money management, parenting, sewing, child development, cooking, preschool, courtship, and dating.
  • Prepare students for careers in secondary education, graduate school, and professions relating to home and family education, children, and families.

Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our 
Degrees and Programs page.