This minor provides individuals insight into relationship and group dynamics. This include important relationship skills, such as speaking, listening, and other communication skills that could be applied to family and professional settings. Content in the minor may also include important research findings and evidence-based curricula listed on the National Registry of Evidenced-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) on the SAMHSA website.
Total Program Credits: 18
Discipline Core Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
FAMS 101G | Contemporary Families | 3 | |
Complete 15 credits from the following: | 15 | ||
FAMS 1100 | Life Span Development in the Family (3.0) | ||
FAMS 1150 | Marriage and Relationship Skills (3.0) | ||
FAMS 3250 | Applied Parenting (3.0) | ||
FAMS 3800 | Early Development in Families (3.0) | ||
FAMS 3850 | Adult Development and Aging (3.0) | ||
FAMS 4660 | Family Financial and Resource Management (3.0) | ||
FAMS 4670 | Family Dynamics and Systems (3.0) |
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.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and Italicized.
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FAMS 101G | Contemporary Families | 3 |
FAMS 1150 | Marriage and Relationship Skills | 3 |
Semester total: | 6 | |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
FAMS 3250 | Applied Parenting | 3 |
FAMS 3850 | Adult Development and Aging | 3 |
FAMS 4660 | Family Finance and Resource Management | 3 |
FAMS 4670 | Family Dynamics and Systems | 3 |
Semester total: | 12 | |
Degree total: | 18 |
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Mission Statement
The Behavioral Science department is a rigorous interdisciplinary program (Anthropology, Family Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Substance Use Disorder Counseling) that prepares students to make positive contributions in their academic, work, and community settings by developing their understanding of human functioning in various contexts. We promote and mentor student engagement with each other and with their academic, professional, or geographic communities in order to achieve essential learning outcomes.
Behavioral Science
Please see our department site for the most up to date and accurate information.
Advisors: Classroom Building, 5th floor, Suite 506
To schedule an appointment please visit: http://www.uvu.edu/besc/bescacademicadvising.html or call 801-863-5717
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Associate in Art or Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Art or Science in Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Family Science
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work
Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate of Proficiency
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Courses in these areas of study lead to possible careers in mental health, counseling, family services, education, law enforcement, research, marketing, human resources, management, rehabilitation, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, and other human services. |
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