The Family, Culture, and Society program is designed for professionals who are interested in enhancing their understanding of families in relation to social, political, and cultural contexts. Each student develops an area of specialization and may pursue an independent research project or field study on a particular problem or issue of special concern. No supervised practicum is offered in this program. The program requires students to select courses in multiculturalism, research, and human development.
Students cluster courses to complete a specialization in family studies.
Electives may include several courses in one area of interest, independent or field study, or selections from the array of courses available through any department in the Graduate School. Full-time students can complete the program in four semesters. Under advisement, summer school students can complete the program in three or four summers with independent or field study completed during the intervening academic years. 15 credits required 15 Total Credits 36 Electives may be chosen from the Human Development and Family Studies courses listed in Section 19 of the On-line Catalog. Graduate Programs HomePage .