About the Family and Social Science Focus Area
Are you interested in human relationships and how people interact with each other? If you are fascinated by how you and others are molded and shaped by society, the Family and Social Science focus area could be for you. You will explore human relationships, communities, and global connections by taking classes in psychology, politics, family, and sociology. Open doors to jobs in counseling, social work, community development, cultural research, and human resources. Prepare to make an impact in the world as you discover the world of social science!
Course List
Semester 1
Complete one course from each line below:
BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
CHILD 210 (3), FAML 160 (3), FCS 101 (2), IDS 101 (3), PSYCH 111 (3), or SOC 111 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
BYUI 101 – Experience BYU–Idaho (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
CHILD 210 (3), FAML 160 (3), FCS 101 (2), IDS 101 (3), PSYCH 111 (3), or SOC 111 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Semester 2
Complete one course from each line below not already completed in the previous semester:
FAML 110 or GS 100 (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
CHILD 210 (3), FAML 160 (3), FCS 101 (2), IDS 101 (3), PSYCH 111 (3), or SOC 111 (3)
GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or HUM 110 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
FAML 110 or GS 100 (1)
REL 200C, REL 225C, REL 250C, or REL 275C (2)
MATH 108X* or ENG 150* (3)
CHILD 210 (3), FAML 160 (3), FCS 101 (2), IDS 101 (3), PSYCH 111 (3), or SOC 111 (3)
GESCI 101, GESCI 110, or HUM 110 (3)
Elective Courses (1-3)
* Math and English course enrollment are determined by an institutional placement test or the completion of other pre-requisites.
Majors and Careers
- Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences Ed. Composite
- Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
- FCS Apparel Entrepreneurship
- International Studies
- Marriage and Family Studies
- Political Science
- Professional Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Public Policy & Administration
- Recreation Management?
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Activity Coordinator
- Adoption Caseworker
- After School Program Director
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Career Consultant
- Case Management Aide
- Child Care Protective Services
- Child Care Worker
- Child Life Specialist
- City Planner
- Community Outreach Worker
- Detective
- Extension Worker
- Home Economics Teacher
- Housing Specialist
- Human Services Specialist
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Laboratory Assistant
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Policy Analyst
- Political Consultant
- Probation Officer
- Psychiatric Technician
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR)
- Public Relations Specialist
- Recreation Therapist
- Recreation Worker
- Rehabilitation Case Worker
- Rehabilitative Counseling
- Research and Development Manager
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- Sociologist