Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2015-2016 Course Catalog Program: Family Studies, B.S. | ||||||
Family Studies, B.S.
Concentration in Contemporary Family IssuesFamily Studies is an academic interdisciplinary major that focuses on understanding and working with families in the context of modern society. The Contemporary Family Issues concentration incorporates the study of human development and family systems with Psychology, Sociology, and related fields. Additional electives may be chosen from approved courses in Biology, Economics, Nutrition and Religious Studies. This program prepares students to work with children, youth and families in a range of social service or educational settings. Family Studies is an approved major for students interested in obtaining the Connecticut Birth to Kindergarten teaching license at the graduate level or through the state-sponsored Alternate Route to Certification. Program OutcomesThe student will:
Specific areas of understanding include: Individuals, Families, Societies, and CulturesStudents will know and understand the dynamic interrelationship of individuals, families, society, and culture, including:
TheoryStudents will understand the development and implications of theoretical perspectives, including:
ResearchStudents will be intelligent consumers and generators of research, including:
To develop and demonstrate communicative and experiential skills, including:
Admission and continuation requirementsStudents must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 to be accepted into the Family Studies major. Family Studies majors are required to maintain a GPA of 2.7 or better throughout their academic program. |
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Degree Requirements (40 credits) | |||||||
Core Courses (28 credits) | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
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HDFS 210 - Voices of Development Across the Life Course | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 356 - Consumer and Family Resource Management | 4 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 360 - Family Relations | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 370 - Resilience and Risk | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 420 - Managing in a Non-Profit Organization | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 430 - Field Study (May be taken for 6 credits) | 3-6 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 450 - Cross-Cultural Studies of Children and Families | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 485 - Internship (May be taken for 6 credits) | 3-6 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 499 - Coordination Seminar: Children & Families In Contemporary Society | 3 Credits | ||||||
Supporting Coursework (6 credits) | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Gerontology or | 3 Credits | ||||||
PSYC 220 - Child Development or | 3 Credits | ||||||
PSYC 241 - Adolescent Development | 3 Credits | ||||||
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SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups or | 3 Credits | ||||||
SOCL 227 - Inequality in America | 3 Credits | ||||||
Approved Related Courses (6 credits)Students must ask their academic advisor for the most recent list of approved related courses. | |||||||
Comprehensive examinationDuring the second semester of their senior year, students will be assessed on the content and skills of the major. The examination has an oral and written component. | |||||||
Suggested Plan of Study | |||||||
First Year | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
PSYC 100 - Introductory Psychology | 3 Credits | ||||||
SOCL 101 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 Credits | ||||||
Sophomore Year | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
HDFS 210 - Voices of Development Across the Life Course (fall) | 3 Credits | ||||||
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PSYC 220 - Child Development or | 3 Credits | ||||||
PSYC 241 - Adolescent Development or | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 110 - Introduction to Gerontology (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||||
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SOCL 217 - Racial and Ethnic Groups or | 3 Credits | ||||||
SOCL 227 - Inequality in America | 3 Credits | ||||||
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Junior Year | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
HDFS 356 - Consumer and Family Resource Management (fall) | 4 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 360 - Family Relations (fall) | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 370 - Resilience and Risk (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||||
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Senior Year | |||||||
Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed | |||
HDFS 420 - Managing in a Non-Profit Organization (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 430 - Field Study (May be taken for up to 6 Credits) (fall) | 3-6 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 450 - Cross-Cultural Studies of Children and Families (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 485 - Internship (May be taken for up to 6 Credits)(spring) | 3-6 Credits | ||||||
HDFS 499 - Coordination Seminar: Children & Families In Contemporary Society (spring) | 3 Credits | ||||||
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