Family Life Education and Consultation (M.S.)

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The Family Studies and Human Services department offers a Master of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Services with a specialization in family life education and consultation. The M.S. specialization in family life education prepare students to develop and implement educational programs designed to strengthen family life. Course work and practica are tailored to the backgrounds and professional goals of each student, with emphasis on human development and family studies, and on program development and evaluation.

In planning the master’s student’s program of study, we encourage a broad orientation, through experience and course work, to the various aspects of human development, family studies, family life education and helping relationships. The student’s committee will work with him/her to develop course work, practica and other professional experiences to provide both the recommended background and a specific focus most related to the student’s professional goals.

Required Courses

Core Courses in Family Life Education and Consultation: 12 credits

FSHS 871 - Family Life Education and Consultation Credits: (3)
FSHS 875 - Delivery of Human Services Credits: (3)
FSHS 881 - Practicum in Family and Community Services Credits: (Var.)
or
FSHS 882 - Practicum in Study of Student Development Credits: (Var.)
FSHS 898 - Professional and Ethical Issues in Family Life Education and Consultation Credits: (3)

Core Courses in Family Studies and Human Services: 12 credits

FSHS 850 - Family Studies Credits: (3)
FSHS 852 - Contemporary Family Theories Credits: (3)
FSHS 888 - Research Methods in FSHS I Credits: (3)
FSHS 893 - Program Evaluation in Human Services Credits: (3)

Electives

12 credits of electives based on student’s professional goals - may include thesis hours

End of Program Requirements

In addition to the course requirements, the following are required:

A written document. The student, with committee approval, must complete one of the following types of written document:
- an open book comprehensive written exam
- a masters thesis (requiring 6-8 hours of FSHS 899) or a masters report (requiring 2 hours of FSHS 899)
- an article ready for publication, or other project approved by the students’ committee, under the direction of the major professor (may take FSHS 892 to get credit for this)
An oral examination by the committee with emphasis on the written document

Notes

Students interested in this option with questions about admissions should contact:

Connie J. Fechter
Graduate Program Admissions Coordinator
School of Family Studies and Human Services
304 Justin Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1473
fechter@ksu.edu