Messiah College
About the Program
The Department of Human Development and Family Science at Messiah College seeks to enhance the well-being of families in diverse societies through a) educating and advising students for graduate school and careers in family science; b) engaging in national and international conversations on family-related issues; c) conducting academic research; d) developing and delivering effective family life education programs; e) presenting ideas and solutions which reflect Christian faith and values; and f) pursuing lives of leadership, service (e.g. civic engagement), and reconciliation (e.g. ethical responsibility) locally, nationally, and globally.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development & Family Studies | 80% | |
| Family & Consumer Sciences Education | 20% |
Address & Contact Information
Undergraduate Program
- Foundations of Marriage & Family
- Introduction to Interpersonal Relationships
- Death, Grief, & Caring
- Parenting
- Human Sexuality
- Family Resource Management
- Nutrition, Health, & Biology of Aging
- Community Services for Individuals & Families
- Child Development
- Adolescent Development
- Adult Development
- Families in America
- Families & Ethics
- Family Ethnicity & Human Services
- Dynamics of Family Interaction
- Marital Relationships
- Strategies of Family Life Education
- Marriage & Family Therapy
- Family Service Practicum
- Aging Practicum
- Sociology of Aging
- Psychology of Aging
- Major Honors
- Topics in Human Development & Family Science
- Topics in Multicultural Family Studies
HDFS/FCS students are encouraged to join faculty in research, writing and grants projects. Students are also invited to join their faculty in attending and presenting at regional and national conferences in their academic field. The Messiah College Council on Family Relations, a student professional organization,is a strong and active campus affiliated council of the National Council on Family Relations. It affords students opportunity for networking, service, and professional development. Graduates report that the program provides them with an excellent preparation for entry-level service positions, as well as for graduate work in a variety of fields.
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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