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Family Science, B.S.

  • Requirements
  • Graduation Plan
  • Department
  • Program Details

Requirements

The Family Science program closely aligns with the requirements of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). [NCFR is the premier professional association in the family science field, and these standards require that students gain knowledge and expertise in ten key areas] and is an approved program for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE).

Total Program Credits: 120

General Education Requirements: 35 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5.0)   
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3.0) (recommended)  
  MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6.0) (recommended)  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL (3.0)  
  STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5.0)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4.0)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5.0)  
  MATH 1090 College Algebra for Business QL (3.0)  
Complete one of the following: 3
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3.0)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3.0)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS (3.0)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS (3.0)  
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS (3.0)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS (3.0)  
Complete the following:
  PHIL 2050 Ethics and Values IH 3
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
or EXSC 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2.0)  
Distribution Courses:
  Biology 3
  Physical Science 3
  Third Science - Additional Biology or Physical Science 3
  Humanities
 3
  Fine Arts 3
  Social/Behavioral Science 3
Discipline Core Requirements: 36 Credits
  FAMS 1150 Marriage and Relationship Skills SS 3
  FAMS 1500 Human Development Life Span 3
  FAMS 240G Contemporary Family Relations GI 3
  FAMS 2705 Ethics for Family Interventions WE 3
  FAMS 2800 Teaching Human Sexuality 3
  FAMS 3000 Social Work Practice I 3
  FAMS 3250 Applied Parenting 3
  FAMS 4400 Family Policy 3
  FAMS 4500 Family Life Education Methodology WE 3
  FAMS 4660 Family Financial and Resource Management 3
  FAMS 4670 Family Dynamics and Systems 3
Complete one of the following: 3
  FAMS 481R Community Practicum (3)*  
  FAMS 482R Stronger Families Practicum (3)*  
  FAMS 483R Research Assistant Independent Study (3)*  
Elective Requirements: 49 Credits
  Complete 24 hours of electives (19 of which must be upper division). Students should select courses that complement Family Science or that meet their personal goals. 24
  Any course numbered 1000 or higher 25

 

*Students must earn a B- or better for graduation requirements 

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 120 credits, 40 of which must be 3000 level or higher.
  2. Minimum overall UVU GPA of 2.0 upon graduation.
  3. Minimum 2.5 program GPA upon graduation.
  4. Residency hours – minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU, with at least 10 hours earned in the last 45 hours.
  5. All major course work taken to meet Behavioral Science requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
  6. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.

Note: Please see department advisor for explanation of all program requirements, a list of recommended classes, and for assistance with creating an academic plan for graduation.

Note: If a student has completed an associate degree through another institution, the required general education courses may be waived.

Note: Students would need to pass ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts and ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing/Academic Writing and Research with a C+ or higher for the Family Science degree courses.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or  Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
Quantitative Literacy 3
FAMS 240G Contemporary Family Relations GI 3
Social/Behavioral Science 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
Fine Arts 3
HLTH 1100 or EXSC 1097 Personal Health Wellness TE or Fitness for Life TE 2
Biology 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 2
  Semester total: 16
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
PHIL 2050 or PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI 3
FAMS 1150 Marriage and Relationship Skills SS 3
Physical Science 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
FAMS 1500 Human Development Life Span 3
FAMS 2800 Teaching Human Sexuality  3
American Institutions 3
Third Science 3
Humanities 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 1
  Semester total: 16
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
FAMS 3000 Social Work Practice I 3
FAMS 4500 Family Life Education Methodology WE 3
FAMS 2705 Ethics for Family Interventions WE 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
FAMS 4400 Family Policy 3
FAMS 3250 Applied Parenting 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
FAMS 481R or FAMS 482R Community Practicum or Stronger Families Practicum 2
FAMS 4670 Family Dynamics and Systems 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
  Semester total: 14
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
FAMS 4660 Family Financial and Resource Management 3
Elective (Any course 1000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 3
Elective (Upper-division - 3000 or higher) 2
  Semester total: 14
  Degree total: 120

Department

Behavioral Science

The Behavioral Science department is in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Behavioral Science department, visit their website.

Behavioral Science department

Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Create educational interventions for individuals and families.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the ten areas outlined for Certified Family Life Educators by the National Council on Family Relations
  3. Apply best practices for communication and conflict management in interpersonal relationships and family systems
  4. Demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations and under served communities
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