Freed-Hardeman University

Department of Behavioral Sciences & Family Studies
CFLE approved

About the Program

Last Updated: 
December 04, 2012

The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Family Studies seeks to assist students in understanding human behavior and criminal behavior, child development, family relations and societal and cultural changes. In addition, the Department seeks to prepare students with intellectual and vocational skills to function in a variety of professional service occupations.

Program Overview

Program Administrator: 
Dr. Lisa Beene (chair)
Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Child and Family Studies25%
  Criminal Justice25%
  Psychology25%
  Social Work25%
Campus Enrollment: 
2,000
Programs Options: 
Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

Director: 
Dr. Joyce Bloomingburg
Program Options: 
  • Child and Family Studies
Courses Offered: 
  • Child Development
  • Marriage and the Family
  • Death and Dying
  • Childhood Disorders
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Expressive Therapies
  • Parenting and Family Relations
  • Human Sexuality
  • Child Management Through Adolescence
  • Family Policies
  • Family Life Education Methodology
  • Personal and Family Financial Planning
  • Family and Individual Counseling
  • Administration of Child and Family Programs
Comments: 

 

 

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.

Program Approved Since: 
February 2009
Download the CFLE Checklist
CFLE Contact
Contact: 
Dr. Lisa Beene
Email: 
lbeene@fhu.edu

Faculty

Faculty at Freed-Hardeman University