Family and Child Studies, Family Science Concentration (BS)

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CIP Code = 190701

Career Opportunities

The Family Science concentration prepares students to work with families in a variety of settings, including family service and youth agencies, aging facilities, family life education, cooperative extension, employee assistance programs, and law or public policy. Upon completion of the undergraduate degree and course requirements, graduates are eligible for certification as a Certified Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations. Many students completing this concentration pursue graduate studies in family studies, child development, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, gerontology, early intervention, or seminary.

Family and Child Studies Curriculum (BS)

Freshman Year

English (GER)

ENGL 101: Freshman Composition I 3 Semester Credit Hours
ENGL 102: Freshman Composition II 3 Semester Credit Hours

Humanities (GER)

COMM 101: Principles of Communication Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
Select one Humanities (GER) course from the following disciplines: Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Classical Studies, Communications, Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Interdisciplinary. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours.

Mathematics (GER)

Mathematics GER 3 Semester Credit Hours
Mathematics GER 3 Semester Credit Hours

Fine Arts (GER)

ART 290: Art Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
KINE 280: Dance Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
MUGN 290: Music Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
THTR 290: Theatre Appreciation 3 Semester Credit Hours or
Perfomance/Performing Arts courses may apply, consult with your advisor.

Natural Sciences (GER)

Select one Life Science course from the following disciplines: Animal Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Science, or Zoology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses

FCS 100: Marriage and Family Relationships 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 201: Introduction To Life Span Development 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH

Sophomore Year

Natural Sciences (GER)

Select one Physical Science course from the following disciplines: Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Astronomy, or Meteorology. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 3 Semester Credit Hours
Select one additional course from either Physical or Life Science. 3 Semester Credit Hours

Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER)

Select two Social/Behavioral Sciences (GER) courses from the following two disciplines. NOTE: some of these subject matter disciplines may not be offered at Louisiana Tech University. 6 Semester Credit Hours.

Social Sciences - Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Economics, Geography, International Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, or Political Science
Behavioral Sciences - Psychology or Sociology

Major Courses

FCS 210: Family Interpersonal Relationships 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 255: International Family Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
HEC 257: Survey of Human Ecology 3 Semester Credit Hours
Concentration Courses* 6 Semester Credit Hours

Electives

Electives 3 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH

Junior Year

Major Courses

FCS 301: Early Childhood Development 3 Semester Credit Hours or
FCS 331: Infant and Toddler Development 3 Semester Credit Hours or
FCS 341: Middle Childhood and Adolescence 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 320: Family Theory 3 Semester Credit Hours
HEC 357: Prof Issues in Human Ecology 2 Semester Credit Hours
HEC 478C: Practica/Intern/Coop Hec 3 (9) Semester Credit Hours
Concentration Courses* 15 Semester Credit Hours

Electives

Electives 4 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH

Senior Year

Humanities (GER)

ENGL 303: Technical Writing 3 Semester Credit Hours or
ENGL 332: Advanced Grammar 3 Semester Credit Hours

Major Courses

FCS 395: Research Methods in Family and Child Studies 3 Semester Credit Hours
HEC 478C: Practica/Intern/Coop Hec 3 (9) Semester Credit Hours
Concentration Courses* 15 Semester Credit Hours

Electives

Electives 6 Semester Credit Hours

Total: 30 SCH

Total Semester Hours 120

*Family Science Concentration

Sophomore Year:

FCS 200: Parenting 3 Semester Credit Hours
Human Ecology Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Junior Year:

FCS 355: Advanced Interpersonal Skills for The Family and Child Advocate 3 Semester Credit Hours or
COUN 400: Intro To Counseling 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 471: Family Law and Public Policy 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 475: Family Resource Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
Human Ecology Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours
Management Elective 3 Semester Credit Hours

Senior Year:

FCS 420: Issues in Family Life Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 444: Sexuality and Family Life 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 447: Issues in Gerontology 3 Semester Credit Hours
FCS 432: Children Under Stress 3 Semester Credit Hours or
FCS 435: Family Stress 3 Semester Credit Hours
Take one Course from:
FCS 375: Grieving and Loss in the Family 3 Semester Credit Hours or
PSYC 475: Death,Dying and Grievance Process 3 Semester Credit Hours or
SOC 436: Grieving and Loss 3 Semester Credit Hours