Minor in Family Studies
The Family Studies minor includes 6 units of prerequisite courses and 21 units of Family and Human Services (FMST) courses, for a total of 27 units. The minor provides an opportunity for students who would like to study families along with their major focus of study. Knowledge about families and working with families has emerged as a critical area of concern for health, social service, and education professionals. Thus, this program fits well for students studying in health professions, liberal arts, and education.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Prerequisites | ||
| PSYC 101 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCI 101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| Minor Requirements | ||
| FMST 101 | INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY STUDIES | 3 |
| FMST 301 | FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS | 3 |
| FMST 302 | FAMILY THEORIES | 3 |
| FMST 303 | CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN FAMILY POLICY | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select three Family and Human Services (FMST) courses. Minimum 2 courses must be upper-level (3xx or 4xx). | 9 | |
| Total Units | 27 | |