Course variations

Course summary

The central purpose of this program is to prepare students who are interested in working in a family-focused environment. The graduates will have a broad knowledge base working with children and families. The major will provide graduates with entry-level competencies for child and family life.

Program modules

Family Studies Major Requirements (Minor Required): CFS 111 Human Nutrition; CFS 180 Foundations in FCS; CFS 191 Child Development; CFS 310 Management of Family Resources; CFS 311 Family Relations; CFS 380 Professional Presentation Techniques in Family and Consumer Sciences; CFS 399 Implication of Research in Family and Child Studies; CFS 492 Growth and Guidance of Children; CFS 493 Family Life Education; CFS 494 Parenting Strategies; CFS 495 Interpersonal/Relationship Violence; CFS 499 Critical Issues in Family and Child Studies; CFS 410 Internship; SOC 300 Using Statistics in Sociology; PSY 423 Psychology of Adult Life and Aging; OR SOC 342 Aging in Society; PSY 430 Psychology of Women; OR SOC 466 Gender, Family, and Society; OR SOC 355 Sociology of Gender; SOC 359 Sexuality and Society; OR PH 365 Human Sexuality. Note: A grade of C or better is required in all courses in the major.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should be a high school graduates. Minimum Grade Average: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum Composite ACT/Total SAT Scores: 20 composite ACT/930 Total SAT are required. The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is required of all beginning freshmen. Test dates and a registration form may be obtained from a high school counselor or the test company. For more information contact: ACT Program, Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Tel: (319) 337-1313 Final admission cannot be granted before test scores are received. Students who do not meet the University requirements will be admitted to the Bowling Green Community College. To ensure a proper foundation for university study, the following college preparatory curriculum is required as a minimum for all students: English - 4 years: I, II, III, IV; Math - 3 years: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II or Integrated Math I, II, and III; Social Studies - 3 years: Chosen from U.S. History and World History Economics, Government or World Geography; Science - 3 years: Chosen from Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth/Space Science (at least one lab) Health - 1/2 year, Physical Education - 1/2 year, History and Appreciation of Visual or Performing Arts - 1/2 year. 2004 high school graduates will be required to have two years of a foreign language. A score of 525 on the TOEFL, or a 197 computer based TOEFL, is required for admission.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Health and Human Services, Department of Consumer and Family Sciences