Major in Family Science

The Department is no longer admitting students to this program. The program requirements can be seen within the 2020-2021 catalog. 

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of families, relationships, life span development and family policy.
2. Students will demonstrate competency in critically analyzing research and applying theoretical, factual and conceptual knowledge about issues relevant to families and developmental processes based on fundamental principles underlying the family science and human development discipline.
3. Students will demonstrate competency in written communication skills and the presentation of research.
4. Students will demonstrate comprehensive research skills related to the discipline and utilize informational literacy and technological competency in the process.