https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/marriage-and-family-studies-bs Marriage and Family Studies (B.S.) en-US Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:57:41 GMT https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/find-the-right-fit/can-you-choose-a-focus-in-marriage-and-family-studies Many students enter the Marriage and Family Studies degree with specific careers in mind. At BYU-Idaho, along with many other universities, you are encouraged to choose a focus in the Marriage and Family Studies program. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:57:41 GMT https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/find-the-right-fit/can-you-choose-a-focus-in-marriage-and-family-studies https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/find-the-right-fit/how-is-marriage-and-family-studies-different-from-other-family-and-social-science-degrees You have most likely heard of Marriage and Family Studies, Psychology, Child Development, and other social sciences. These degrees are all similar; they each study human nature and growth. However, each program focuses on different parts of human studies. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:00:53 GMT https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/find-the-right-fit/how-is-marriage-and-family-studies-different-from-other-family-and-social-science-degrees https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/career-possibilities/marriage-and-family-studies-what-can-you-do-with-a-bachelors-masters-and-doctoral-degrees One of the biggest questions students have is whether or not they need to earn graduate degrees. The answer to that depends on what career field you want to go into. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:05:53 GMT https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/career-possibilities/marriage-and-family-studies-what-can-you-do-with-a-bachelors-masters-and-doctoral-degrees https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/industry-insights/why-study-marriage-and-family There are a few reasons that students decide to major in Marriage and Family Studies. Some want to prepare for a future career, like family therapy or social work. However, others may choose this degree in order to improve their personal lives and better understand their family members. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:07:22 GMT https://www.byui.edu/major-discovery/industry-insights/why-study-marriage-and-family