The Family Studies and Human Services  department offers a Master of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Services with a specialization in Family Studies. The M.S. program in Family Studies provides students with a foundation of knowledge and skills in interdisciplinary social science related to family. Students may specialize in the area of Family Life Education (focusing on the development and implementation of educational programs designed to enrich and enhance individual and family well being) or develop research skills to investigate family phenomena. Course work is 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 family studies, family life education, family resource management and professional issues. The student’s committee will work with him/her to develop course work and other professional experiences to provide both the recommended background and a specific focus most related to the student’s professional goals.

Requirements - at least 36 credits are required to complete the Master’s degree in Family Studies.