The Department recognizes and is committed to the issues that are critical to the well-being of children, youth and families. Undergraduate Options Undergraduate students in Family and Consumer Sciences participate in 14 credit hours of core courses offered within the College. Graduate Options Students expand their knowledge through study of existing knowledge base, research to extend knowledge in these areas and professional application of this knowledge. Students are required to take courses in statistical methods, research design, theories and practicum. These challenges, along with economic and social expectations can create problems that strain relationships between family members and persons important to the family members.
Therapy is innovative, brief and problem oriented.
The therapists do not take sides, nor do they act as judges. Therapists help clients come to grips with their difficulties and work out a reasonable solution. The laboratory provides developmental programs for young children which involve students in Family and Consumer Sciences as well as other university departments. Serving both teaching training and research functions, the laboratory offers students opportunities for observation and study of children. The lab is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.