The family studies option prepares students for work and additional graduate study in the family and child area. The student can choose particular topics for inclusion within the course of study. Courses are available within a variety of areas including family interaction, family stress, later life families, family diversity, adolescence, and other topics. The child studies option prepares students for work with children and families as well as additional graduate study in the area. The courses emphasize the child as an individual, a family member, and as one who interacts within the schools and the community.
Students can select courses focusing on child care administration.