Southern Nazarene University

Family Studies & Gerontology Program

About the Program

Last Updated: 
January 02, 2012

Why a Bachelor of Science with a major in Family Studies & Gerontology? American society is undergoing a major transformation at a rapid rate at both ends of the generational spectrum. Our population is aging and living longer. Our young families are also caught in this sea of change. Consequently, professionals educated in intergenerational studies and lifespan relations will play a pivotal role in the evolving construct of our society.

Program Overview

Department Emphasis: 
Area Percentage
  Family Studies25%
  Sociology25%
  Psychology25%
  Communications25%
Campus Enrollment: 
2,300
Programs Options: 
Undergraduate

Undergraduate Program

Program Options: 
  • Family Studies & Gerontology

 

Courses Offered: 
  • Human Development
  • Personal & Professional Development
  • Family Communication
  • Adulthood & Aging
  • Family: Dynamics & Structure
  • Social Service Resources/Practicum
  • Data Analysis Methods
  • Introduction to Counseling
  • Biblical Perspectives in Western Culture
  • Family: Coping with Crises
  • Introduction to Management & Administration Assessment & Wellness Death, Grief & Loss
  • Personal & Professional: Ethics & Values
Comments: 

Southern Nazarene University's School of Professional Studies offers a degree completion program for adults in Family Studies and Gerontology.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Gerontology is offered at SNU's Bethany and Tulsa campuses for adults who already earned 60 or more transferable college hours. It meets one night a week for 15 months.

The Family Studies and Gerontology program draws from family studies, sociology, psychology and communication.