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NCFR Approved Programs - Complete List

Following is an alphabetical listing of course checklists for programs that have been approved by the NCFR Academic Program Review Committee.

Approved programs offer course work that meets the Standards and Criteria needed for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. For more information on the academic program review process, see Academic Program Approval

• Students who completed an older version of their school's curriculum should contact Maureen Bourgeois for advising at maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org
• NOTE: Students must apply through the Abbreviated Application Process within two (2) years of graduation.
• For more information on the individual programs, please visit View all CFLE Degree Programs

Abilene Christian University - Family Studies - undergraduate

American Public University System - Child and Family Development - undergraduate

Anderson University - Family Science - undergraduate

Andrews University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Andrews University - Family Life Education - graduate

Arizona Christian University -  Family Studies - undergraduate (formerly Southwestern College)

Ashland University - Child and Family Studies - undergraduate

Auburn University - Human Development & Family Studies - undergraduate

Ball State University - Family & Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

Baylor University - Child and Family Studies - undergraduate

Bowling Green State University - Human Development & Family Studies - undergraduate

Brigham Young University - Family Sciences - undergraduate (This checklist reflects CFLE program changes made in 2003. Students beginning in 2003, or later, should use this checklist.)

Brigham Young University - Family Sciences - undergraduate (Students who have been enrolled prior to 2003 should use this checklist or a "hybrid" checklist system (combine the two checklists to reflect the CFLE approved classes that you have taken). Please contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org with any questions.)

Brigham Young University - Family Sciences and Human Development - graduate
**As of 8/30/08, the Graduate program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. For advice on completing the CFLE, contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org **
 
Brigham Young University - Marriage and Family Therapy - graduate
**As of 8/30/08, the Graduate program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. For advice on completing the CFLE, contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org **

California State University - Long Beach - Family and Consumer Sciences - Child Development and Family Studies Option - undergraduate

California State University - Sacramento - Family & Consumer Sciences, Family Studies concentration in Family Life Education - undergraduate and certificate program

Campbellsville University - Famiy Life Program - undergraduate

Central Michigan University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Central Washington University - Family Studies - Undergraduate

Concordia University - Ann Arbor - Family Life - undergraduate

Concordia University - Nebraska - Family Life Ministry - graduate

Concordia University - St. Paul - Human Services - graduate (Online)

Concordia University - St. Paul - Family Life Education - undergraduate (Campus)

Concordia University - St. Paul - Family Life Education - undergraduate (Online)

Crossroads College - Family, Youth, and Community - undergraduate

East Carolina University - Family & Community Services - undergraduate

Eastern Kentucky University - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Florida State University - Family & Child Sciences - undergraduate

Freed-Hardeman University - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Fuller Theological Seminary - Marriage & Family - graduate

Georgia Southern University - Family & Consumer Science -undergraduate

Great Lakes Christian College - Family Life Education - undergraduate

Harding University - Family & Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

Heritage Baptist College - Church Ministry and Human Services - undergraduate

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Child and Family Studies - undergraduate

Iowa State University - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

John Bown University - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

John Brown University - Family & Human Services - undergraduate

Kansas State University - Family Life and Community Service - undergraduate

Kansas State University - Family Life Education and Consultation - graduate

Kent State University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Kent State University - Family Studies - graduate

Loma Linda University - Family Studies - graduate

Louisiana Tech University - Family, Infancy & Early Childhood Education-Family Studies Concentration - undergraduate

Lubbock Christian University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Lubbock Christian University - Family Ministry - graduate

Lubbock Christian University - Human Services - graduate

McNeese State University - Family & Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

Messiah College - Family and Consumer Sciences Education - undergraduate 

Messiah College - Human Development and Family Sciences - undergraduate

Miami University - Individual and Family Studies - undergraduate

Miami University - Family and Child Studies - graduate

Mid-Atlantic Christian University - Youth and Family Ministry - undergraduate

Middle Tennessee State University  - Child Development and Family Studies - undergraduate 

Middle Tennessee State University - Child Development and Family Studies - undergraduate (For those who entered the program prior to 12/31/2007. Contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org for checklist.)

Minnesota State University- Mankato - Child Development and Family Studies - Undergraduate

Mississippi State University - Human Development & Family Studies - Undergraduate

Mississippi University for Women - Family Studies - undergraduate

Mississippi University for Women - Family Studies - undergraduate (For those who entered the program prior to 2008/2009. Contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org for checklist.)

Missouri State University - Child and Family Development (Comprehensive) - undergraduate

Montana State University - Bozeman - Family & Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University - Child Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

North Dakota State University - Human Development and Family Science, Family Science Option - undergraduate

Northern Illinois University - Family & Child Studies - undergraduate

Northwest Missouri State University  - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Ohio State University - Human Ecology - undergraduate (as of 12/1/11 Ohio State University is no longer a CFLE-approved program. The Abbreviated Application process is available to OSU graduates entering the Human Ecology program up until 12/1/2011).

Ohio University - Family Studies and FCS Education - undergraduate

Portland State University - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Purdue University - Child Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

Queens College-City University of New York - Family and Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

Roanoke Bible College (2009: Name change to Mid-Atlantic Christian University) - Youth and Family Ministry - undergraduate

Samford University - Department of Family Studies- undergraduate

San Diego State University - Child and Family Development - undergraduate

South Dakota State University - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate
**As of 5/30/07, the program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. For advice on completing the CFLE, contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org **

Southeast Missouri State University - Family Studies Option/Human Environmental Studies Major - undergraduate

Southeastern Louisiana University - Family and Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

Southwestern College - Family Studies - undergraduate (now Arizona Christian University)

Spring Arbor University - Family Life Education - undergraduate

State University of New York College at Oneonta - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Syracuse University - Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

Texas State University - San Marcos  - Family & Child Development - undergraduate

Texas Tech University - Human Development & Family Studies - undergraduate

Texas Woman's University - Child Development or Family Studies - undergraduate

Texas Woman's University - Child Development or Family Studies - graduate

Towson University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Union University - Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa - Human Development and Family Studies - graduate

University of British Columbia - Family Science - undergraduate

University of Central Oklahoma - Child Development - undergraduate

University of Central Oklahoma - Gerontology - undergraduate

University of Central Oklahoma - Marriage and Family - undergraduate

University of Central Oklahoma - Family and Child Studies - graduate

University of Connecticut - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Detroit Mercy - Developmental Psychology - undergraduate

University of Florida - Gainesville - Family, Youth and Community Science - undergraduate

University of Georgia - Child and Family Development - undergraduate

University of Hawaii at Manoa - Family Resources- undergraduate

University of Kentucky - Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Kentucky - Family Studies - graduate

University of Maine - Child Development and Family Relations - undergraduate

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Family Social Science - undergraduate

University of Missouri - Columbia - Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Nebraska - Kearney - Family and Consumer Sciences - undergraduate

University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Family and Consumer Sciences - undergraduate
**As of 6/30/07, the Undergraduate program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. For advice on completing the CFLE, contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org **

University of Nevada - Reno - Human Development & Family Studies - undergraduate

University of New Hampshire - Durham - Family Studies - undergraduate

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque - Individual and Family Community Services- undergraduate

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque - Individual and Family Community Services - graduate

University of North Texas - Development and Family Studies - undergraduate (For those entering the program Fall 2010 and after)

University of North Texas - Development and Family Studies - undergraduate (For those who entered the program prior to Fall 2010)

University of North Texas - Development and Family Studies - Graduate

University of Northern Iowa - Family Services - undergraduate

University of Prince Edward Island - BS Family Science / Bachelor Child & Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Rhode Island - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Rhode Island - Human Development and Family Studies - graduate

University of Southern Mississippi - Child and Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Tennessee - Knoxville - Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Tennessee - Knoxville - Child and Family Studies - graduate

**As of 10/31/09, the program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. For advice on completing the CFLE, contact maureenbourgeois@ncfr.org

University of Texas - Austin - Human Development and Family Sciences - undergraduate

University of Utah - Salt Lake City - Family and Consumer Studies - undergraduate

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point - Health Promotion and Human Development - undergraduate

University of Wisconsin - Stout - Human Development, Family Living and Community Education Services - undergraduate

University of Wyoming - Family and Community Services Option - undergraduate

Utah State University - Family and Human Development - undergraduate

Utah State University - Family Life Studies - undergraduate

Utah Valley University - Behavioral Science, Emphasis in Family Studies - undergraduate

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Family and Child Development - undergraduate
**As of 4/30/2011, the Undergraduate program is no longer an NCFR-approved program. Students must be admitted before May 2011 to apply via the Abbreviated Application Process, and must apply within 2 years of their graduation date.**

Warner Pacific College - Human Development and Family Studies - undergraduate

Weber State University - Child and Family Studies - undergraduate

Western Michigan University - Child and Family Development - undergraduate

Western Michigan University - Family Studies - undergraduate

Western Michigan University - Family and Consumer Science (FLE Option) - graduate