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Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2007-08 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Family Studies


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The family studies major has two emphases: Family Studies and Child Development. The Family Studies Emphasis is an interdisciplinary program designed with flexibility for students who desire leadership positions in public and private programs related to children and families. This program is also intended for those desiring to pursue a master’s degree program in family and consumer sciences, counseling, and other related fields. A minimum of 122 hours is required for this curriculum.

The Child Development Emphasis will prepare individuals for careers in child development centers, Head Start, Michigan School Readiness, and other preschool programs, as well as meeting the qualifications to be program director in a child care center or as parent educators. A minimum of 122 hours is required for this curriculum, including a six-hour supervised internship.

Family Studies Emphasis (122 hours)


1. General Education Requirements (37 hours)


2. Required Core Courses (37 hours)


One of the Following:


One of the Following:


4. Electives


As needed for graduation total of 122 hours.

Child Development Emphasis (122 hours)


1. General Education Requirements (37 hours)


2. Required Core Courses (34 hours)


One of the Following:


3. Related Professional Courses (25 to 27 hours)


4. Electives


As needed for graduation total of 122 hours.

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