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Department of Family Studies & Community Development

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• Undergraduate Requirements

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Major in Family Studies & Community Development

Majors in Family Studies & Community Development complete 57-73 units of course work depending on the track of study the student selects. Students complete 39-40 units in the core curriculum. For each track, they complete additional track-specific courses and electives. Core requirements include a sequence of focused community courses including: FMST 297 Preparation; FMST 387 Preparation and Participation; FMST 397 Internship-Preparation, Participation and Integration; and FMST 490 Integration. The units of internship requirements are specified by each track. Students must maintain a 2.00 GPA or better in all courses required for the major and must meet Towson University requirements for the completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.

Minor in Family Studies & Community Development

The minor in Family Studies & Community Development provides an opportunity for students who would like to study families along with their major focus of study. This program fits nicely for students studying in health professions, liberal arts, and education. Knowledge about families and working with families has emerged as a critical area of concern for health, social services, and education professionals.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Family-Professional Collaboration is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to enhance the education and subsequent practice of professionals working in school, health, and community settings. A focus on family/professional relationships has evolved into an important area of competency for educators, related school personnel, and practitioners in health-care and community agencies. The courses within the program prepare individuals for the application of principles of family-based practice in their own professional work. Individuals already employed in disciplines such as psychology, sociology, education, and health care will advance their knowledge of and research skills in family-related areas of study. The program is especially beneficial for professionals who need to enhance skills related to implementation of public laws and policies that mandate active involvement of families in the development of education and health care plans for children with special needs.

The interdisciplinary design of the program allows students to benefit from a carefully designed sequence of study that uses case study research, needs assessment, and program development to understand and enhance collaboration with families in the community. The program's flexibility makes it ideal to accommodate the demands of a working professional’s schedule. The curriculum is intended to work with existing master’s degree programs and may also be earned as a stand-alone certificate for those not wishing to pursue a master’s degree. Many graduate programs that offer up to nine credits of electives can integrate this graduate certificate to enhance professional’s credentials.

** This program can be completed in one to two years.

For more information, visit our Family-Professional Collaboration Website

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