Texas State University–San Marcos

Department of Family & Consumer Sciences

Last Updated

November 17, 2014

The School of Family and Consumer Sciences is in the College of Applied Arts and offers the B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences. Family and Child Development is a program option for majors in FCS. The School also offers a M.S. in Family and Child Studies. The M.S. degree in Family and Child Studies is an applied program that provides graduate level study dealing with the needs of families and children. The Family and Child Studies program offers both a Family and Child Studies track and a Child Life Specialist track. Both undergraduate and graduate students also have the opportunity to participate in many ways at the Texas State Child Development Center, which is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Program Overview

Program Administrator

Dr. Rodney Runyan

Department Emphasis

50% Child/Human Development
50% Family Studies

Campus Enrollment

34,225

Program Options

Undergraduate
Master’s

Areas of Study

Child or Adolescent Science/Studies - Master's
Development (Child, Human, or Family) - Undergraduate
Family Science/Studies - Master's
Family Science/Studies - Undergraduate

Department Address

601 University Drive
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
San Marcos, TX 78666
United States

Phone Number

512-245-2155

Website

http://www.fcs.txstate.edu

Undergraduate Program

Undergraduate Director

Dr. Elizabeth Blunk

Undergrad Program Options

Family & Child Development
Family & Child Development with Teacher Certification

Undergrad Courses Offered

Lifespan Development
Child Development
Principles of Guidance
Infant & Toddlers
Family Diversity
Family Life Education
Family Relationships
Introduction to Early Childhood Intervention
Adolescent Development
Internship in Family & Child Development
Sexuality Across the Lifespan
Research Procedures in Family & Consumer Sciences
Family Policy
Cultural Diversity of Families
Administration of Programs for Children & Families I & II
Family Interaction

Undergrad Accreditations/Approval

CFLE

Graduate Program

Graduate Director

Dr. Elizabeth Morgan Russell

Graduate Courses Offered

Introduction to the Graduate Program in FCS
Advanced Child Development
Advanced Theory in Family & Child Studies
Research Design & Methods in Family & Child Studies
Seminar: Issues in Family & Child Studies
Advanced Independent Study
Advanced Program Administration (FCS track)
Program Evaluation in Family & Child Studies (FCS track)
Practicum in Family Studies I & II (FCS track)
Hospitalized Child: Child Life Specialist (Child Life track)
Advanced Methods in Child Life (Child Life track)
Child Life Internship (Child Life track)
Thesis

Master's Level

Masters Program Options

Child Life
Family & Child Studies

Masters Comments

The Master of Science degree in Family and Child Studies (FCS) is an applied program that provides graduate level study dealing with the needs of families and children. If you choose to pursue a graduate degree in Family and Child Studies, you are able to develop a plan of study that best fits your personal and professional goals. For example, you can choose the Family and Child Studies or the Child Life track. You can also choose the thesis or non-thesis option. In addition, classes are offered in the evenings or via the internet to accommodate your schedule.

CFLE Information

NCFR recognizes schools offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs with course work that follows the Standards and Criteria required for approval as a Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE). NCFR approval allows the school to offer their graduates the opportunity to apply for Provisional Certification using the Abbreviated Application process. The CFLE Checklist represents the courses that meet the CFLE criteria at that school. Students must complete all the courses on a checklist in order to qualify to apply for the CFLE designation through the Abbreviated Application process.

Program Approved Since

11/1/1999. CFLE approval discontinued as of 11/17

CFLE Contact

Elizabeth Morgan Russell, Ph.D.

CFLE Contact Email

[email protected]