Family and Social Science  - Freshman Focus |BYU-Idaho

# Education, Family, and Social Science Focus Area

Majors, Possible Careers, and the Course list for Family and Social Science Focus Area.

About the Education, Family, and Social Science Focus Area

Are you interested in human relationships and how people interact with each other? If you are fascinated by how you and others are molded and shaped by society, the Family and Social Science focus area could be for you. You will explore human relationships, communities, and global connections by taking classes in psychology, politics, family, and sociology. Open doors to jobs in counseling, social work, community development, cultural research, and human resources. Prepare to make an impact in the world as you discover the world of social science!

## Course Requirements

Semester One (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take the following: 
 - BYUI101 - Experience BYU-Idaho (1)
- Take the following: 
 - BYUI152 - Intelligent Life (3) ******(This course will not be available until Fall 2026)******
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
 - ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
- Take at least 3 credits from any eligible University credits.

Semester Two (12 Total Credits)

Complete all of the following 

- Take 1 of the following: 
 - REL200C - The Eternal Family (2)
 - REL225C - Foundations of the Restoration (2)
 - REL250C - Jesus Christ and His Everlasting Gospel (2)
 - REL275C - The Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (2)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - MATH108X - Math for the Real World (3)
 - ENG150 - Writing and Reasoning Foundations (3)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - EDCOR200 - Teaching as a Profession (2)
 - CHILD210 - Child Development (3)
 - FAML160 - Family Relations (3)
 - IDS101 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (1)
 - PSYCH111 - General Psychology (3)
 - SOC111 - Introduction to Sociology (3)
 - SW260 - Introduction to Social Work (3)
- Take 1 of the following: 
 - GS100 - Career and Self Discovery (1)
- Take at least 3-4 credit(s) from any eligible University credits.

## Majors and Careers

- Child Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences Ed. Composite
- Family and Consumer Sciences Extension
- FCS Apparel Entrepreneurship
- International Studies
- Marriage and Family Studies
- Political Science
- Professional Preschool Education
- Psychology
- Public Policy & Administration
- Recreation Management?
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Therapeutic Recreation

- Activity Coordinator
- Adoption Caseworker
- After School Program Director
- Behavioral Management Aide
- Career Consultant
- Case Management Aide
- Child Care Protective Services
- Child Care Worker
- Child Life Specialist
- City Planner
- Community Outreach Worker
- Detective
- Extension Worker
- Home Economics Teacher
- Housing Specialist
- Human Services Specialist
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Laboratory Assistant
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Policy Analyst
- Political Consultant
- Probation Officer
- Psychiatric Technician
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist (PSR)
- Public Relations Specialist
- Recreation Therapist
- Recreation Worker
- Rehabilitation Case Worker
- Rehabilitative Counseling
- Research and Development Manager
- School Counselor
- Social Worker
- Sociologist