The Family Studies program assists students to understand and learn to address the problems confronting today's families. It emphasizes the development of knowledge and understanding of families and family relationships and their impact on Christian society and the world beyond.

Program Highlights

• The Family Studies program focuses on the family and how it relates to school and society. It provides core knowledge and understanding on major issues facing families and educators. Program emphasis is given to effective methods in child nurturing techniques with a focus on building self-esteem, problem solving, motivation and discipline.
• Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certification.
• Courses in the program are taught from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
• Issues related to families and society are approached from a Christian perspective.
• Courses satisfy the requirements for teachers to renew their Wisconsin teaching license.
• Classes are small so that students can receive personal attention.
• Classes are conveniently offered in the evenings, on Saturdays or in the summer. Many of the courses are available through E-Learning as well.
• Most courses are taught by doctoral-prepared faculty.
• The program utilizes portfolio-based assessment.