Family Studies Minor
Minor
With a family studies minor, discover an in-depth understanding of the family and its role in society. With courses on the history of the family, the different types of families, the dynamics of family relationships and the challenges and opportunities facing families today, you’ll be able to invest in the community around you.
A family studies minor can be a valuable asset for students who are interested in pursuing a career in social work, counseling, education, or ministry.
1:1
mentoring opportunities with faculty
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Family Studies Minor
Courses will include:
- Problems & Issues
- Racial and Cultural Minorities
- Social Psychology
- Marriage & Family
- Human Sexuality
- Parenting
- Cultural Anthropology
- Social Theory
- Life Span Development
Prepare for an exciting future as a/an:
- Youth pastor
- Urban ministry administrator
- Athletic coach
- Director of a youth-focused nonprofit organization
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- Understanding the family dynamic
- Biblical, historical and sociological perspectives of the family
- Practical applications for navigating cross-cultural impact
- An overview and critical review of sociological theorists who serve as the basis for sociological research
Family Studies Minor Highlights
With a family studies minor, discover an in-depth understanding of the family and its role in society. With courses on the history of the family, the different types of families, the dynamics of family relationships and the challenges and opportunities facing families today, you’ll be able to invest in the community around you.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in family studies, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
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Tom LaFountain
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
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