Family & Child Sciences
Undergraduate ProgramThe Family and Child Sciences course of study provides understanding of family relationships and how they are influenced by the broader environment and change over the life span. Students learn how to apply this knowledge about children and families to working with them in various professional settings. Within this course of study students can address child growth and development, family relations, marital interaction, parent-child interaction, and their growth and their changes over time. All students get introduced to work in applied settings through participation in a practicum in human service agencies, educational settings, child care centers, and child and family advocacy institutes. Some students also complete a more extensive internship. We have approximately 400 undergraduate students in the major. Prospective Undergraduate StudentsAdmissions InformationStudents must complete the following four courses with at least a grade of B- to be admitted to the major:
These courses are offered both fall and spring semester. CHD2220 is also offered in an online format each semester. Registration procedures for new majorsTo register for classes restricted to "majors only," students must come to the Department office (SAN 225) to submit the necessary forms for registration: spring and/or summer/fall. This is done ONLY in the semester when you expect to successfully complete the prerequisite courses and not before. AdvisingFreshman and Sophmores who have yet to complete the required prerequisite courses are advised by Ms. Danyele Martin in the College of Human Sciences Advising Office (SAN 207). Please call for an appointment (644-4186). Juniors who have yet to complete the required prerequisites should contact the FCS department office to inquire about advising (644-3217). When you successfully complete the pre-requisite courses, students must request an official change of major. Go to Mr. Michael Hart in SAN 306 to do so. Current Undergraduate StudentsRegistration ProceduresOnce you have been admitted to the major, he/she can register for any class that is restricted to "majors only" with the exception of CHD 4225, 4250, 4251 and FAD 4805, also referred to as "context courses." Course SchedulingAll courses except those listed here are offered each semester. Course enrollment is limited to 60 students.
Current list of advisees and schedules of advisors. FormsRequest a “Directed Individual Study” course (CHD or FAD 4905) |
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