DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY STUDIES &
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mission Statement
The
mission of the Towson University Department of Family Studies & Community Development is to foster a multidisciplinary and multicultural understanding of families, communities, and service systems throughout the lifespan. We aspire to prepare professionals by increasing knowledge of families and communities through a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts combined with service learning experiences and action-oriented, policy relevant research. Civic responsibility and professional development are emphasized through exposure to classroom content, development of competencies such as critical thinking skills, and community engagement. The curriculum is based
on nationally recognized disciplines with established requirements in family Life Education, Child Life, and Human Services.
Vision Statement
 The
Towson University Department of Family Studies & Community Development strives
to become a leader within the University of Maryland System in the
preparation of graduates in the human services field. The Department
supports disciplines grounded with a body of knowledge based on research
and practice by certified and licensed professionals and supported by
national professional organizations.
Students complete a rigorous curriculum in either undergraduate or
graduate education. The undergraduate program prepares graduates for
applied human services careers and advanced study in related
professional fields working with or on behalf of families. The graduate
certificate program prepares students to develop advanced professional competencies
infusing evidence-based practice and action research into their
education.
The
Department is comprised of scholars dedicated to undergraduate and
graduate student development and learning. Faculty members contribute to
the knowledge of their discipline through dedicated research and
practice that supports the changing needs of families and communities in
a diverse society.
The
curriculum offers in-person learning, web-enhanced coursework, and
experiential learning through practicum, internships, and
independent study. This variety of teaching modalities
further solidifies the importance of service learning and civic
engagement in the development of leadership skills necessary for
the workplace including: critical analysis and problem solving;
teamwork; communication; and professional development.
Department of Family Studies & Community Development
Linthicum 002
Phone: 410-704-5851
Fax: 410-704-3612
Email: fmst@towson.edu
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