Anderson University
About the Program
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
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Studies | 80% | |
| Child/Human Development | 20% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Introduction to Social Welfare & Social Work
- Introduction to Family Science
- Courtship & Marriage
- Human Behavior & Social Environment
- Human Sexuality
- Social Welfare Policy
- The Family
- Dynamics of Marital Interaction
- Parenting
- Family Law & Public Policy
- Child Welfare
- Social Gerontology
- Mental Health
- Independent Study
- Introduction to Social Research
- Sociological Theory & Practice
- Personal Finance
- Marriage & Family Therapy
- Family Life & Sexuality Education
- Social Work Practice with Families & Groups
- Practicum
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.
