The Family Studies online degree completion program is 44 semester hours. It is an applied interdisciplinary approach, focusing on the study of family dynamics and the relationships between families and the society at large. The curriculum is integrated with biblical principles and is taught by Christian professionals. Students completing the program are eligible for certification as family life educators through the National Council on Family Relations. Special Programs Students are given the opportunity to earn college credit for prior learning through the Prior Learning Assessment program.
Students learn how to identify, document, and describe appropriate prior learning experiences.
Weekend classes are offered both online as well as on-campus and are designed to meet general education requirements. The course offerings vary in length. Internships and research projects are required in the online degree completion programs. They are generally completed within the workplace or in a related local business or agency. Student Services Online students enjoy complete access to the same College services as campus students via Web-based communication, fax, or telephone.