New Mexico State University
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
About the Program
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September 04, 2012 The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences houses the Family & Child Science Program. A B.S. can be earned in Family & Child Scinece. An M.S. can be earned with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy (leading to licensure) or Family & Child Science. Thesis and non thesis options are available.
Program Overview
Program Administrator:
Dr. Esther Devall
Department Emphasis:
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Family Science | 35% | |
| Child/Human Development | 35% | |
| Family Therapy | 30% |
Campus Enrollment:
18,000
Programs Options:
Undergraduate, Master's Address & Contact Information
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Box 30003 MSC 3470
Las Cruces, NM 88003United States
32° 17' 22.8768" N, 106° 43' 32.8224" W
Undergraduate Program
Courses Offered:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Infant Development
- Preschool Child
- Middle Childhood
- Adolsecent Development
- Aging Family
- Family Dynamics
- Parenting & Child Guidance
- Field Experience
- Family Ethnicities & Subcultures
- Research Methods
Comments:
The curriculum stresses the interrelationship of individuals throughout the life span and the impact of social and economic factors on the family system. Graduates are prepared for professional work with social & community agencies and other activities that serve families and consumers.
Graduate Program
Director:
Dr. Kourtney Vaillancourt
Courses Offered:
- Adolescent Development
- Infant Development
- the Aging Family
- Family Ethnicities & Subcultures
- Parenting & Child guidance
- Family Law & Ethics
- The Family System
- Sexuality & Family Dynamics
- Contemporary Marriage and Family Issues
- Family Crisis and Rehabilitation
- Techniques of Family Therapy
- Theories of Family Therapy
- Supervised Clinical Practice
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The graduate degree prepares individuals for work in clinical, educational and administrative settings related to the human services. The MFT option satisfies the state educational requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.