Major in Family and Human Services - Introduction to Child Life Track (Optional)

The Family and Human Services major with the Introduction to Child Life track requires 12-13 units of prerequisite courses and 55-56 units in the major and track. 

Prerequisites for Upper-Level Major Courses
ENGL 102WRITING FOR A LIBERAL EDUCATION3
or ENGL 190 HONORS WRITING SEMINAR
PSYC 101INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY3
SOCI 101INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY3
Basic Statistics Requirement
Select one of the following:3-4
BASIC STATISTICS
ELEMENTARY BIOSTATISTICS
STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS I
STATISTICS FOR FAMILY SCIENCE AND HUMAN SERVICE
BEHAVIORAL STATISTICS
SOCIAL STATISTICS
Total Units12-13
Foundational Family Studies Courses
FMST 101INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY STUDIES3
or FMST 102 HONORS INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY STUDIES
FMST 301FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS3
FMST 302FAMILY THEORIES3
FMST 305PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN3
FMST 325ETHICS IN HUMAN SERVICES3
FMST 485RESEARCH METHODS IN FAMILY STUDIES3
Human Development Course
PSYC 203HUMAN DEVELOPMENT3
Introduction to Child Life Track Courses
FMST 140MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS1
FMST 240INTRODUCTION TO CHILD LIFE3
FMST 340THE HOSPITALIZED CHILD AND FAMILY3
FMST 360DIVERSITY, CULTURE, AND TEAM DYNAMICS3
GERO 367DEATH, DYING AND BEREAVEMENT3
PSYC 205INTRODUCTION TO THE HELPING RELATIONSHIP3
Child and Adolescent Development Courses
PSYC 403INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT3
PSYC 404ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY3
Advanced Methods
FMST 490FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION METHODOLOGY3
Experiential Component
FMST 297PREPARING HUMAN SERVICE WORKERS: PRE-INTERNSHIP3
FMST 397INTERNSHIP IN FAMILY AND HUMAN SERVICES3
Elective
Select any upper (300-400) level Family Studies and Community Development (FMST) course not already used to fulfill a requirement. 3-4
Total Units55-56

Introduction to Child Life Track Sample Four-Year Plan

The selected course sequence below is an example of the simplest path to degree completion. Based on course schedules, student needs, and student choice, individual plans may vary. Students should consult with their adviser to make the most appropriate elective choices and to ensure that they have completed the required number of units (120) to graduate.

Freshman
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
FMST 101 or 1023FMST 325 (Core 14)3
PSYC 101 (Core 6)3SOCI 1013
Core 1 (or Core 2)3Core 2 (or Core 1)3
Core 33Core 53
Core 43Core 103
 15 15
Sophomore
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
Basic Statistics Course13-4FMST 2403
FMST 1401FMST 360 (Core 13)3
PSYC 2033PSYC 2053
Core 74Core 83-4
Core 113Core 123
Elective3 
 17-18 15-16
Junior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
FMST 3023FMST 2973
FMST 3053FMST 3013
FMST Diversity Course3FMST 3033
FMST UL Elective3-4FMST 485 (Core 9)3
Human Development Course3PSYC 4033
 15-16 15
Senior
Term 1UnitsTerm 2Units
FMST 3973FMST 4903
FMST 3403PSYC 4043
FMST UL Elective3-4Elective3
GERO 3673Elective3
Elective3Elective (optional)23
 15-16 15
Total Units 122-126
1

Must be taken prior to FMST 485.

2

This elective is optional and only necessary if the student is not on target to earn 120 units by the end of their final term.

  1. Students will demonstrate competency in written communication and oral communication.
  2. Students will use knowledge acquired in family studies and human services courses in field experiences (community service and internship placements) and capstone courses.
  3. Students will demonstrate comprehensive research skills related to the discipline. Students will demonstrate informational literacy and technological competency.