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Family Studies

familyThe Family Studies option provides students with a strong background in individual and family development,and interactions. The focus is on reciprocal relationships between individuals, families, communities and the larger society. Graduates are ready to work in professions that enhance the lives of individuals and their families.

All Students in the Family Studies option receive group advisement each semester from faculty advisors:

Students are encouraged to network through professional organizations such as:

Childcare and Administration Pattern A:

The Childcare and Administration Pattern is for students who desire a career in early childcare systems. This program meets requirements for certification by the State of California Department of Education, Child Development Division

Family Services Pattern B:

The Family Services Pattern is for students who wish to work in social services or other helping professions.

 

To see all the requirements for both patterns and a complete list of Family Studies option classes, please click HERE!

Here is a list of all required classes for this option, as is given in your advisement sessions.

Students may apply their newly acquired professional skills at the Child and Family Studies Center located on campus. The highly acclaimed program is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Education Programs (NAECE).

Family Studies Advisement Curriculum Sheet

 

Pertinent Minors:

Family Studies Minor

Childcare Administration Minor

Human Sexuality Minor

 


Career opportunities are extensive. Our graduates have found rewarding careers such as:

 

Students also may choose to pursue a graduate degree in the Family Studies discipline. For more information about the Master in Family Studies offered at CSUN, please go HERE!

 

Master Degree Course Requirement (link to be updated shortly 9.19.12)