Family Sciences, B.S.

UK Core Requirements

See the UK Core section of this Catalog for the complete UK Core requirements . The courses listed below are (a) recommended by the college, or (b) required courses that also fulfill UK Core areas. Students should work closely with their advisor to complete the UK Core requirements.

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR)

• FAM 357 - ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Credit(s): 3
• FAM 360 - INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY INTERVENTION Credit(s): 3
• FAM 390 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS Credit(s): 3

Premajor Requirements

• COM 252 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Credit(s): 3
• PHI 120 - THE ART OF THINKING: AN INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC Credit(s): 3
• PSY 100 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Credit(s): 4
• STA 210 - MAKING SENSE OF UNCERTAINTY: AN INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING Credit(s): 3
• DHN 101 - HUMAN NUTRITION AND WELLNESS Credit(s): 3
• SOC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credit(s): 3
• ECO 201 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I Credit(s): 3

Major Requirements

• FAM 250 - DATING AND LONG-TERM ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS Credit(s): 3
• FAM 251 - PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE Credit(s): 3
• FAM 252 - INTRODUCTION TO RELATIONSHIPS, MARRIAGES, AND FAMILIES Credit(s): 3
• FAM 253 - HUMAN SEXUALITY Credit(s): 3
• FAM 254 - LIFE COURSE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Credit(s): 3
• FAM 354 - CONTEMPORARY FAMILY DIVERSITY Credit(s): 3
• FAM 357 - ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT Credit(s): 3
• FAM 360 - INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY INTERVENTION Credit(s): 3
• FAM 390 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS Credit(s): 3
• FAM 473 - FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION Credit(s): 3
• FAM 497 - PRE-INTERNSHIP IN FAMILY SCIENCES Credit(s): 1

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• FAM 499 - INTERNSHIP IN FAMILY SCIENCES Credit(s): 3

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• FAM 500 - CHILD LIFE PRACTICUM Credit(s): 4

Professional Support

In addition to the major requirements, each student in consultation with his or her academic advisor will select a minimum of 18-21 credits in course work in a university recognized minor. At least 12 of these hours must be at the 300 level or above. A minor is a structured group of courses that leads to considerable knowledge and understanding of a subject. Suggested minors include Psychology, Sociology, Gender and Women’s Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, Appalachian Studies, Business, Communication, Health Promotion, Health Advocacy, Community and Leadership Development, etc.

Students must contact the department responsible for the minor program for guidance and advising.

Electives

Electives at the 300 level or above to reach 120 credits including sufficient credits to reach 45 hours at the 300 level or above. Work with an advisor to select additional FAM classes if available.

TOTAL HOURS: 120