Child and Family Studies


Course of Study for B.S. Major in Child and Family Studies
(See School of Education if teacher licensure is desired)

For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: “Degree/Graduation Requirements.”

I. General Education Requirements      52 hours
(Listed in this catalog under Academics: “General Education Display”)
Plus Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree 3-4
55-56 hours

II. Major Requirements

FAM 201

Child Development

3 hours

FAM 230

Marriage and the Family

3

SOC 241

General Sociology

3

FAM 305

Childhood Disorders

3

PSY 306

Educational Psychology (W)

3

PSY 310

Developmental Psychology

3

EDU 315

Children’s Literature (W)

3

FAM 331

Parenting and Family Relations (W)

3

ART 355

Art for Children

3

FAM 401

Advanced Child Development (W)

3

FAM 431

Day Care Organization & Administration

3

SOC 445

Ethnic Cultures

3

36 hours

III. Electives (including additional Bible) 40-41 hours

Requirements for Teaching Licensure in Child and Family Studies for Elementary Licensure (Pre K-4)
1. Completion of the course of study for a B.S. Major in Child and Family Studies as outlined above.
2. Required professional education courses (see School of Education entry).