Minor in Family Social Services (21)

The Family Social Services minor equips students with foundational skills and knowledge essential for entry level careers in family and social services and/or for pursuing an advanced degree in marriage and family therapy, social work, and other clinically focused roles supporting individuals, couples, and families. The minor creates a flexible academic pathway that strengthens workforce readiness and fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration. Majors in Human Development and Family Sciences: Child Development and majors in Communicative Disorders are eligible to pursue the Family Social Services minor.

Requirements (18)

HDFS 280 - Human Development, the Family, and Society Credits: 3
OR PSYC 225 - Lifespan Development: Childhood Through Adulthood Credits: 3
HDFS 382 - Group Process and Personal and Family Functioning Credits: 3
HDFS 383 - Clinical Applications in Family Social Services Credits: 3
HDFS 387 - Introduction to Couple and Family Therapy Credits: 3
HDFS 482 - Child Abuse and Neglect Credits: 3
PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Pick ONE from the following:

COUN 400 - Exploration in the Counseling Profession Credits: 3
HDFS 478 - Child Welfare Foundations Credits: 3
HDFS 481 - Professional Practices in Family Social Services Credits: 3
HDFS 483 - Social Policy, Children and Families Credits: 3
HDFS 485 - Methodology in Family Life Education Credits: 3