University of Manitoba
About the Program
Focusing on issues that influence health and well-being over the life course, the program in Family Social Sciences provides a strong research foundation in family psychosocial health. We offer an innovative interdisciplinary program that integrates theory and methods from anthropology, community health sciences, economics, epidemiology, gender studies, psychology, public health and sociology in the study of individual, family, and community issues.
We take a culturally-sensitive approach that emphasizes the value of prevention. Students are provided with a wide variety of opportunities to study key issues in human and family development across all ages, both locally and globally. Research skills and methodology are important components of our program.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Developmental Health | 25% | |
| Social Development | 25% | |
| Family Violence | 25% | |
| Family Resource Management | 25% |
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Undergraduate Program
- Human Development in the Family
- Family Issues Across the Lifespan
- Family Management Principles
- Introduction to Social Development
- Development, Conflict & Displacement
- Social Development Theories
- Social Development Policies
- Family Financial Health
- Multicultural Family Issues
- Foundations of Childhood Developmental Health
- Family Violence
- Death & the Family
- Families in Later Years
- Parenting & Developmental Health
- Families as Consumers
- Aging and Risk in a Global Context
- Family Economics: Poverty & Wealth
- Adolescents in Families & Societies
- Introduction to the Development of Programs for Children & Families
- Introduction to the Evaluation of Programs for Children & Families
- Intimate Partner Violence
- Conflict Resolution in the Family
- Field Experience
- Management of Family Stress
- Work & Family Issues
- Children, Violence & Rights
- Children in Adversity
- Family Violence Prevention
- Senior Thesis
Undergraduates can specialize in one or a combination of any of five unique options, including: Family Violence, Child & Youth Developmental Health, Aging and Developmental Health, Social Development or Family Economic Health. This is a 4-year program that equips graduates with expertise in program planning and evaluation, and offers practicum opportunities in senior year for local or global field experience. A senior thesis opportunity provides excellent preparation for graduate school.
Graduate Program
- Family Social Sciences Seminar I & II
- Evaluation of Family, Health and Social Development Programs
- Globalization, Families & Communities
- Social Development in Theory & Practice
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Family Violence
- Children & Violence
- Aging & Families
- Conflict & Mediation in Families
- Management of Family Stress
- Work & Family Interrelationships
- Independent Study
- Special Topics in Family Social Sciences
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
Students with a completed thesis-based Master's degree are eligible for these doctoral programs. Application is available online on the Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Manitoba website.
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A Master's degree in Family Social Sciences prepares graduates for positions in fields such as health promotion, policy analysis, community development, social development, health research, human services administration, public education,a nd program development and evaluation. Our graduates are also well prepared to further their education at the doctoral level.
Students in this interdisciplinary Master of Science program can specialize in family violence, social development, developmental health (with an emphasis on either children and youth or on aging) and family resource management. Classes are small and taught by professors. A research-based thesis is required. Application is open to students with a 4-year bachelor's degree in Family Social Sciences or related area with good academic credentials. Please see our website for online application instructions.