The School of Family Life requires a minimum of 18 hours of SFL upper-division coursework to be taken in residency at BYU for this degree program. These hours may also go toward BYU's 30-hour residency requirement for graduation. Students who do not plan to pursue a graduate program beyond the bachelor's degree should take other courses that will enhance their employment opportunities. Consult a faculty advisor or your academic advisor for suggested minors, majors, and skills. Students are encouraged to take student development courses related to career planning in their junior or senior year.

There are two tracks in the Family Studies program: Family Studies and Family Services. The Family Services track is designed to assist students who are heading to human services careers, such as social work.

Program Outcomes:

Marriage and Family Content and Theory

• Demonstrate understanding of major concepts, theories, and research findings in substantive areas related to marriage, family, and home.

Research and Evaluation Methodologies

• Critically evaluate and/or use the various methodologies used in marriage and family studies research.

Effective Writing and Analysis

• Write professional research papers on marriage and family studies questions that demonstrate an ability to synthesize and critically evaluate research related to specific theories and/or substantive areas.

CFLE program approved discontinued effective 09/30/2023. CFLE coursework must be completed by 09/30/2023. Graduates may apply for CFLE through the CFLE-approved program process until 09/30/2025.