Concordia University–Saint Paul
About the Program
The faculty in the Department of Child and Family Studies are experienced practitioners who understand the fields of family life and early childhood education. Their experience includes teaching at the birth-kindergarten 3 level, working as family life educators, directing programs and schools, serving as professional church workers in educational and parish settings, and practicing as marriage and family therapists. This faculty experience brings a breadth of knowledge and practice that enables each instructor to mentor and facilitate learning with a focus on real-life solutions to real-life problems informed by theory and research.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Studies | 70% | |
| Child/Human Development | 30% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Introduction to Family Life Education
- Overview of Contemporary Families
- Family Systems
- Family Decision Making
- Family Communication & Relationships
- Intimate Relationships
- Methodology in Family Life Ed
- Growth & Development in Children
- Adolescent Development
- Development in Adulthood
- Parent Education
- Family Law Public Policy
- Portfolio and Synthesis
Our current learners work in such roles as teachers of young children, social service professionals, directors and center owners, trainers and curriculum specialists, Head Start teachers and assistants, staff development leaders, community college instructors, parent educators, youth group directors, military family support specialists, pre-marital educators, and many other roles that serve families and children.
Graduate Program
- Families in Society
- Navigating Oceans of Data
- Systemic Dynamics
- Family Decision Making
- Family Communication and Relationships
- Intimate Relationships
- Seminar in Human Growth
- Parent Education
- Public Policy/Applied Ethics
- Reflexive Assesment & Evaluation
- Methods in Family Life Education Programming
- Seminar Capstone
Master's Level
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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The primary objective of this degree is to articulate the definition and role of the Human Service professional, particularly the role of the family life professional. The broad principles and philosophy of family life education are explored including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs, and the ability to define and establish leadership within the field. This program is NCFR approved and gratduates will be Certified Family Life Educators.