The Marriage and Family Studies associate program requires 18 General Education credits, 13 Elective credits, and 29 Certificate credits. Each set of required credits for the major is designed to help students develop career and life skills, understand Family Science research and theory, and prepare for careers and further education.
There are two certificate programs that each Marriage and Family Studies student must take: Marriage, Family, and Human Relations as well as Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning.
Marriage, Family, and Human Relations
The Marriage, Family, and Human Relations certificate develops and refines skills related to healthy family functioning. In this certificate, students:
- Study subjects like Child Development, Family Relations, and General Psychology.
- Explore theories and research about marriage and families.
- Plan for future careers in Marriage and Family Studies.
Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning
The Advanced Marriage and Family Functioning certificate is a continuation of the Marriage, Family, and Human Relations certificate. This program builds on the marriage, family, and human development theories and principles taught in the previous certificate. In this certificate, students:
- Learn how to apply the career skills learned previously in the degree.
- Study and practice child and family advocacy.
- Hone their research skills in both Psychology and Family Science.
Conclusion
By completing each certificate, students will gain the skills necessary to begin their careers or continue their education. Not only do Marriage and Family Studies students gain useful technical skills in the field, but they also develop priceless personal skills to use throughout their lives.