Enrich Relationships and Foster Well-being: Embrace an Emphasis in Family Life

Delve into the heart of family dynamics with our Family Life emphasis. This program provides an in-depth exploration of family relationships, child development, and the role of media in family life, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to support healthy family environments.

Key Learning Outcomes

1. Marriage, Family, and Human Development Knowledge: Describe major theories and research findings related to marriage, family living, & human development.
2. Effective Writing and Critical Thinking: Write professional research papers in the discipline that demonstrate an ability to synthesize and critically evaluate research related to specific theories and/or substantive areas.

Skills You Will Develop

1. Empathy and effective communication for family and relationship counseling
2. Analytical abilities to evaluate family and developmental research
3. Critical thinking for understanding complex family issues
4. Problem-solving skills for addressing family challenges
5. Research skills in the field of family studies

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers child and family advocacy, family life education, and more. This emphasis also lays a strong foundation for advanced studies in family studies, social work, psychology, and related fields.

Transform Lives and Strengthen Families: Begin Your Journey in Family Life Today!