Courses in our undergraduate majors also support a number of other programs on campus including Behavioral Science and Health, Child Life Specialist, Early Childhood Education, and Environmental Studies. Many of our classes have a Service Learning component. Minors are also available in all three areas of study. Graduate training emphasizes the acquisition of principles fundamental to theory, empirical investigation, and application to public policy planning, service delivery and program evaluation. The program prepares students for potential employment with both public and private agencies as well as for doctoral work in related programs.
Financial support is available for graduate students participating in the program.
There are several special resources within the FCS department. The Child and Family Development Center consists of several preschool laboratories that provide learning opportunities for children, students, and parents. The center also provides research facilities and opportunities for University faculty and graduate students. The Computer Laboratory provides undergraduate and graduate students with access to PC's that are linked to the University computing community.