Our Marriage and Family Studies Graduates Are...
Effective Communicators who develop and express ideas that are purposeful, organized, and clear.
Relationship Builders who create practical plans for improving marital and family functioning.
Life-long Learners who synthesize relevant research findings pertaining to marriage and family studies.
Family Advocates who “promote ... measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society."
Disciple Leaders who demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Highlighted Career Paths
The job outlook for the social and human services sector is growing with many entry level positions. An Associate degree in Marriage and Family Studies offers many rewarding careers. Check out some of the top careers or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Non-profit Worker in Family and Human Services
A non-profit worker in family and human services provides counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination to support individuals and families in need within their community.
Family Life Educator or Coach
A family life educator or coach aims to empower families to build stronger relationships, enhance communication, and improve family functioning, ultimately promoting healthier and happier lives.
Getting Started in this degree
If you are interested in Marriage and Family Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
Marriage and Family Studies prepares students for careers in family life education, human services, advocacy groups, nonprofit organizations, and youth services. Through this program, students will learn principles and skills pertaining to healthy family functioning, including skills related to communication, advocacy, and conflict management.
Students learn about the family and what creates strong and healthy family relationships. Students choose an emphasis related to the family that they want to focus on, choosing from Child & Family Advocacy, Human Services, or Parent & Family Education.
The Child Development program facilitates students’ growth in the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will lead them to nurture children, celebrate and protect childhood, and fulfill their divine purpose. The program includes courses about child development, methods for teaching in early childhood settings, parent education, exploring the natural environment, and observation and assessment.
Help people improve their well-being through recreation! A degree in Therapeutic Recreation trains students to work at recreation centers, after-school programs, daycares, assisted living centers, retirement homes, and respite care centers.