Anderson University

Department of Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice & Family Science
CFLE approved

About the Program

Last Updated: 
December 13, 2012

The department offers majors in each of the afore-mentioned disciplines as well as an associate's degree in criminal justice. Depending on their interests and areas of study, students are prepared to enter careers related to law enforcement; courts and corrections; victim advocacy and assistance; family services and youth programs; family life or parent education programs; leadership roles in church, school, and community; entry-level positions in government or business; and social work. The programs also provide a foundation for graduate study.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Bruce K. MacMurray (chair)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Studies80%
  Child/Human Development20%
Campus Enrollment: 
2,611
Programs Options: 
Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

Program Options: 
  • Criminal Justice
  • Family Science
  • Sociology
  • Social Work
Courses Offered: 
  • Introduction to Social Welfare & Social Work
  • Introduction to Family Science
  • Courtship & Marriage
  • Human Behavior & Social Environment
  • Human Sexuality
  • Social Welfare Policy
  • Family Diversity
  • Dynamics of Marital Interaction
  • Parenting
  • Family Law & Public Policy
  • Child Welfare
  • Social Gerontology
  • Mental Health
  • Independent Study
  • Introduction to Social Research
  • Sociological Theory & Practice
  • Financial Planning
  • Family Stress and Strategies for Intervention
  • Family Life Education Methodology and Professional Ethics and Practice
  • Social Work Practice with Families & Groups
  • Practicum
  • Family Science Internship
  • Family Science Integrative Seminar
Comments: 

The department offers majors in each of the afore-mentioned disciplines as well as an associate's degree in criminal justice. Depending on their interests and areas of study, students are prepared to enter careers related to law enforcement; courts and corrections; victim advocacy and assistance; family services and youth programs; family life or parent education programs; leadership roles in church, school, and community; entry-level positions in government or business; and social work. The programs also provide a foundation for graduate study.

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.

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Faculty

Faculty at Anderson University