University of Minnesota
About the Program
Family Social Science is a multidisciplinary department committed to the generation and application of knowledge that enhances family functioning and well-being in diverse family settings. Scholarship is organized around four themes: Families and Diversity, Families and Economic Well-Being, Families and Mental Health, Families Across the Life Span, and Parent and Family Education. Research, teaching and outreach activities encompass a wide range of social, economic, and political issues that affect families locally, nationally, globally.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | - | |
| Family Social Science | 100% | |
| Graduate | - | |
| Family Science | 54% | |
| Couple & Family Therapy | 46% |
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Undergraduate Program
- Courses Offered: Intimate Relationships
- Human Development
- Cash or Credit:You Need to Know
- Preparation for Working with Families
- Family Policy
- Methods in Family Research
- Independent Study in FSoS
- Personal & Family Finances
- Family Systems & Diversity
- Global & Diverse Families
- Independent Study in FSoS
- Alcohol & Drugs: Families & Culture
- Counseling Skills Practicum
- Sexuality & Gender in Families & Close Relationships
- Family Psychology
- Family Resource Management
- Special Topics in FSoS
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual People in Families
- Family Financial Counseling
- Families & Aging
- Parent-Child Relationships
- Legal-Economic Controversies in Families
- Independent Study in FSoS
- Research Internship
- Field Study: Working with Families
- Directed Study in FSoS.
Family Social Science is a multidisciplinary major for students interested in helping people, providing education, counseling, and understanding family relationships. The major prepares students for careers working with individuals, families, and human service agencies. The student experience is enhanced by a required community or research internships. Students from other programs may also pursue a Family Social Science minor. The Family Social Science minor allows students to gain an understanding of families from several social science perspectives. Couple relationships, family systems, and diversity are included in the basic courses.
Graduate Program
- Conceptual Frameworks in the Family
- Quantitative Family Research Methods I
- Qualitative Family Research Methods
- Orientation Seminar for Family Social Science
- Family Research Laboratory
- Integrative Seminar
- Introduction to Parent Education
- Everyday Experiences of Families
- Adult and Parent Learning and Development
- Development of Parent Education Curriculum
- Teaching Methods in Parent Education
- Program Planning in Family Education
- Evaluation of Parent Education
- Student Teaching in Parent Education
- Current Issues in Family Science
- Quantitative Family Research Methods II
- Assessment of Couples & Families
- Family Gerontology
- Family Systems Theories & Interventions
- Problems in Families
- Multicultural Issues in Family Science
- Ethical Issues & Moral Dilemmas in Family Life
- Family Policy
- Families from an Economic Perspective
- Advanced Topics in Family Social Science
- Couple & Family Supervision
- Clinical Interventions for Couples
- Ethics, Legal, & Professional Issues
- Couple & Family Therapy Research
- Family of Origin
- Clinical Consultation with Couples & Families
- Advanced Clinical CFT Topics
- Dissertation Credit
Master's Level
Doctoral Level
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is conferred in recognition of the breadth and depth of scholarly knowledge and of demonstrated ability to investigate problems independently. The doctoral program is kept relatively small in order to afford extensive interaction between students and faculty. Students have opportunities to participate in research and teaching assistantships, present papers at professional conferences, and participate in a teaching internship, and may expperience engaged scholarship. FSoS has an excellent track record of funding students through assistantships and fellowships. The doctoral program in Couple and Family Therapy is accredited by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
CFLE Information
The University of Minnesota Family Social Science program is no longer a CFLE-approved program. Students completing coursework by 9/30/2014 may still qualify for the Abbreviated Application process. If interested in CFLE Certification, contact the NCFR office.
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The research-oriented option is recommended for students who intend to pursue the Ph.D at a later date. The non-research-oriented program is designed for students who wish to further their education so that they may hold positions of responsibility serving families. This program option is considered a terminal degree and is not intended to provide extensive research experience.
These three professional studies degrees are recommended for students interested gaining skills and professional recognition for the practice of parent and family education. Students may elect to pursue one, two or all of the degree programs as coursework is interrelated. All required courses are offered online. This program is considered a terminal degree and is not intended to provide extensive research experience.
Plan A with Thesis: Prepares students for an advanced degree in Family Social Science or a related field. The research-oriented option is recommended for students who intend to pursue the Ph.D. at a later date.
Plan B with Project: Designed for students who want to work in the community without pursuing a Ph.D. The non-research-oriented option is designed for students who wish to further their education so that they may hold positions of responsibility serving families. The program is considered a terminal degree and is not intended to provide an extensive research experience.
Professional Studies in Parent and Family Education: The three professional studies degrees are recommended for students interested in gaining skills and professional recognition for the practice of parent and family education. Students may elect to pursue one, tow, or all of the degree programs as coursework is related. All courses are offered online. This program is considered a terminal degree and is not intended to provide an extensive research experience.