The Bachelor of Science degree in Marriage and Family Studies prepares students to understand the dynamics of healthy and strong families and to work in a wide range of human service professions, especially those servicing children, youth, and families. The major has a strong applied focus. In addition, the department teaches courses designed to strengthen students’ testimonies in the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach doctrines and skills to help maintain and strengthen the home as the most effective place of instruction, and provide a well-balanced education for teaching the importance of home and family.
The Department of Labor listed the job outlook within the social and human services sector as growing faster than average, with many of these jobs being entry-level positions. This degree helps students by emphasizing knowledge and skills that are applicable in a variety of work settings. All students complete the first two certificates (step 1) and then choose from one of the advanced certificates to complete their degree (step 2). The degree is designed to allow students the flexibility of completing more than one of the advanced certificates.
MFS Campus Degree
(Effective April 2020)
Complete Internship Requirement: FAML 498R (2)(Courses are 3 credits unless specified otherwise) | |||
Step 1 | Certificate in Marriage, Family, and Human Relations (14) | ||
(Year 1) | |||
| FAML 110 Marriage Skills (1) | |||
| FAML 150 Introduction to Marriage and Family Studies (1) | |||
| FAML 160 Family Relations | |||
| PSYCH 111 Introduction to Psychology | |||
| CHILD 210 Child Development | |||
| FAML 220 Parenting | |||
(Year 2) | Certificate in Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning (15) | ||
| FAML 300 Marriage | |||
| FAML 400 Family Theories & Dynamics | |||
| FAML 460 Child & Family Advocacy | |||
| MATH 221C Social Science Statistics | |||
| PSYCH 302 Research Methods OR CHILD 400 Research Methods | |||
Step 2(Year 3 & 4) | Certificate in Child & Family Advocacy (15) | Certificate in Human Services (15) | Certificate in Parent & Family Education (15) |
| COMM 102 Public Speaking | FAML 360 Stress & Coping | FAML 200 Preparation for Marriage (2) | |
| BUS 374 Social Innovation | FAML 420 Helping Relationship | FAML 120 Parenting Skills (1) | |
| FAML 430 Family & Community | FAML 430 Family & Community | FAML 445 Family Practicum (4) | |
| MKT 351 Social Media Marketing | SW 463 Child Welfare Services | FCS 340 Money Management | |
| CHILD 330 Parent Education (2) | |||
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MFS Online Degree
Complete Internship Requirement: FAML 498R (2)(Courses are 3 credits unless specified otherwise) | |||
Step 1(Year 1) | Certificate in Marriage, Family, and Human Relations (14) | ||
| FAML 110 Marriage Skills (1) | |||
| FAML 150 Introduction to Marriage and Family Studies (1) | |||
| FAML 160 Family Relations | |||
| PSYCH 111 Introduction to Psychology | |||
| CHILD 210 Child Development | |||
| FAML 220 Parenting | |||
(Year 2) | Certificate in Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning (15) | ||
| FAML 300 Marriage | |||
| FAML 400 Family Theories & Dynamics | |||
| FAML 460 Child & Family Advocacy | |||
| MATH 221C Social Science Statistics | |||
| PSYCH 302 Research Methods | |||
Step 2(Year 3 & 4) | Certificate in Child & Family Advocacy (15) | Certificate in Human Services (15) | Certificate in Parent & Family Education (15) |
| COMM 102 Public Speaking | FAML 360 Stress & Coping | FAML 200 Preparation for Marriage (2) | |
| BUS 374 Social Innovation | FAML 420 Helping Relationship | FAML 120 Parenting Skills (1) | |
| FAML 430 Family & Community | FAML 430 Family & Community | FAML 445 Family Practicum (4) | |
| SMMBC 160 Social Media Advocacy | SW 463 Child Welfare Services | FCS 340 Money Management | |
| POLSC 110 American Government | HS 460 Drugs of Use and Abuse | CHILD 330 Parent Education (2) | |
| CHILD 310 – Early and Middle Child Development (3) | |||