Child and Family Services, BS (CFS)

University Requirements

Please see the University Requirements  section of this catalog.

Major Requirements

• BIBM 413 - Seminar in Adolescent Moral/Sexual Issues Credit Hours: 3 *
• COMM 376 - Family Communication Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 232 - Family Finances Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 251 - Introduction to Family Studies Credit Hours: 3 *
• FAM 262 - Intimate Relationships and Marriage Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 275 - Child Development Ages 0-11 Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 280 - Child Development Ages 12-18 Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 356 - Human Intimacy Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 362 - Families in Society Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 385 - Family Theories: An Introduction Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 452 - Parenting and Family Skills Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 453 - Family Crises and Resiliency Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 470 - Family Life Education Methodology Credit Hours: 3
• FAM 485 - Ethics and Professional Development Credit Hours: 3

• (capstone and writing intensive course)

• FAM 495 - Family Studies Practicum Credit Hours: 3
• GERO 352 - Adult Development and Aging Credit Hours: 3

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• *Hours may also fulfill university requirements and are not included in total major hours

Electives

Minimum - 30 Credit Hours

Total Major Hours: 72

Other Graduation Requirements

Minimum grade for each course in major: C
Minimum GPA in major: 2.25
Minimum GPA for graduation: 2.00
Minimum advanced hours: 33
Minimum total hours: 128

Courses numbered 0** do not count in minimum hours required for degree.