Undergraduate Course Catalog 2012-2013
College of Health and Human Services
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Family Studies (FS)
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Chairperson: Elizabeth M. Dolan
Associate Professor: Elizabeth M. Dolan, Barbara R. Frankel, Michael F. Kalinowski, Kerry Kazura, John W. Nimmo, Corinna Jenkins Tucker
Assistant Professor: Lisa Porter Kuh, Erin Hiley Sharp
Clinical Associate Professor: Mark Moses
Extension Educators: Charlotte W. Cross
Extension Associate Faculty: Malcolm L. Smith
The department’s mission is to support the well-being of individuals and families through research, teaching, and service. Programs emphasize both theoretical and practical knowledge about life span development, the social and economic roles of families, child advocacy, teacher and parent education, and intervention programs that support families. The department is committed to acknowledging and supporting diversity, to providing an educational environment that stresses excellence and innovation, and to developing exemplary programs to serve both students and the larger community.
Students learn about families through integration of developmental, theoretical, and empirical information. The department offers a B.S. degree in family studies. Each student selects from one of four specializations, each of which offers unique opportunities. Students prepare for positions in family service organizations, educational settings and programs, corporations, and government agencies. Each specialization has entry-level criteria and specific course requirements. All require close consultation with a faculty advisor. Any changes or updates are posted on our website.
The preschool/third grade teaching certification (P-3) and the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) programs are highly structured and may have limited enrollment. Acceptance to these programs and to internships and practica is restricted to students demonstrating exceptional potential for working with children and families.
Child Advocacy & Family Policy Specialization
This specialization focuses on analyzing and solving problems related to children and their families, with a primary emphasis on unmet needs. The goal is for students to complete their degree with a detailed understanding of human development, family relations, educational and government initiatives and regulations, cultural differences, statistics, politics, and effective communication strategies. The Child Advocacy and Family Policy specialization is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as advocates or policy generalists, or to pursue a graduate degree.
Discovery Program/General Education
Please see the family studies website for guidelines regarding Discovery/General Education courses.
Internships
Internships are chosen under the guidance of the specialization coordinator, and placement will be made with a state advocacy-related office. Some organizations may require a criminal background check before intern placement is finalized. Arrangements for criminal background checks are the responsibility of the student and the requesting organization, not the Department of Family Studies.
Capstone Courses
The FS 712/714 internship serves as the senior capstone experience for the child advocacy and family policy specialization.
Departmental Requirements
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development |
| FS | 545 | Family Relations |
| FS | 760 | Family Programs and Policies |
| FS | 772 | International Approaches to Child Advocacy |
| FS | 773 | International Perspectives on Families and Young Children |
| FS | 712/714 | Internship* |
*Spring or summer semester; 712 is 4-8 credits, 714 is 2 credits.
One Course from Each of the Following Groups:
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | FS 553 | Personal and Family Finance for Family Life Educators - OR - |
| FS 653 | Family Economics | |
| 2. | FS 623 | Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood - OR - |
| FS 624 | Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood | |
| 3. | FS 641 | Parenting Across the Lifespan - OR - |
| FS 746 | Human Sexuality - OR - | |
| FS 757 | Race, Class, Gender, and Families | |
| 4. | FS 776 | Children, Adolescents, and the Law* - OR - |
| FS 794 | Families and the Law |
* Not offered every year
Major Requirement - One Course in Statistics
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 402 | Statistics in Psychology - OR - |
| SOC | 502 | Statistics - OR - |
| HHS | 540 | Statistics for Health and Human Service Professionals |
Supporting Courses - Choose ONE from Each Group:
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | ENGL 502 | Professional and Technical Writing - OR - |
| ENGL 503 | Persuasive Writing - OR - | |
| CMN 456 | Propaganda and Persuasion | |
| 2. | CSL 401 | Introduction to Community Service and Leadership - OR - |
| CSL 402 | Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations - OR - | |
| CSL 404 | Managing Change and Conflict in Communities - OR - | |
| CSL 508 | Essentials of Fundraising for Community-Based Organizations - AND - | |
| CSL 509 | Essentials of Grant Writing for Community-Based Organizations | |
| 3. | SW 705 | Child and Adolescent Risks and Resiliency: Program, Policy & Practice - OR - |
| PSYC 581 | Child Development | |
| 4. | FS 635 | Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings - OR - |
| EDUC 500 | Exploring Teaching - OR - | |
| EDUC 507 | Mentoring Adolescents | |
| AND | Electives as approved by student's advisor |
Family Support/Provisional CFLE Specialization
This specialization is intended for students interested in working with children, adolescents, and adults, either as individuals or as families. Students in the family support specialization develop knowledge and skills to prepare them to provide family support, direct services, and family life education.
Certified Family Life Educator
Students in the family support specialization are encouraged to participate in the provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) component. The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) has approved the Department of Family Studies’ undergraduate program as meeting the standards and criteria required for the provisional CFLE designation. Certified Family Life Educators work in a variety of settings including social services, health services, child care, family support, youth programs, parent education, junior and senior high schools, and universities and colleges. The CFLE designation recognizes expertise in a broad range of issues that constitute family life education and increases credibility by validating the individual’s education and experience. Students may apply to NCFR for provisional CFLE designation upon completion of required coursework.
Discovery Program/General Education
Please see the family studies website for guidelines regarding Discovery/General Education courses.
Internship
Students accepted into the CFLE program are required to complete the Family Internship, including the Family Internship courses. Students who are not in the CFLE program may also choose to complete the Family Internship.
In the Family Internship (FS 782), students will apply knowledge gained from their academic studies in a supervised environment. The optional internship involves a commitment of sixteen hours per week for two semesters, plus a three-hour seminar (FS 792) every other week. In addition, some organizations may require a criminal background check before placement is finalized. Arrangements for criminal background checks are the responsibility of the student and the requesting organization, not the Department of Family Studies.
If you are planning to study abroad as well as complete the Family Internship, you must speak with Corinna Tucker or Elizabeth Dolan prior to making plans to go abroad.
Students apply for the internship during the spring semester of their junior year. Internship applicants must have completed 20 credits of departmental coursework prior to their senior year with a minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 and a departmental grade-point average of 3.2 or higher. Internship courses (782/792) count toward the 20 credits required in supporting courses.
Capstone Courses
Departmental Requirements
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development* |
| FS | 545 | Family Relations* |
| FS | 641 | Parenting Across the Lifespan* |
| FS | 746 | Human Sexuality* |
| FS | 757 | Race, Class, Gender, and Families* |
| FS | 760 | Family Programs and Policies* |
| FS | 794 | Families and the Law* |
* Required for provisional CFLE designation.
ONE Course from Group 1 & ONE Course from Group 2 OR Group 3
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | FS 553 | Personal and Family Finance for Family Life Professionals* - OR - |
| FS 653 | Family Economics* | |
| 2. | FS 623 | Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood - OR - |
| FS 624 | Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood - OR - | |
| 3. | FS 772 | International Approaches to Child Advocacy - OR - |
| FS 773 | International Approaches to Families and Young Children - OR - | |
| FS 797 | Special Topics (as approved by adviser) |
* Required for provisional CFLE designation.
Major Requirement - One Course in Statistics
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 402 | Statistics in Psychology - OR - |
| SOC | 502 | Statistics - OR - |
| HHS | 540 | Statistics for Health and Human Service Professionals |
Supporting Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 776 | Children, Adolescents, and the Law (not offered every year) |
| FS | 782 | Family Internship* |
| FS | 792 | Seminar for Family Interns* |
| Gerontology Minor | ||
| Research Methods (such as PSYC 502) | ||
| CMN | 730 | Family Communication (OR PSYC 762) |
| NURS | 535 | Death and Dying |
| PSYC | 552 | Social Psychology |
| PSYC | 582 | Adult Development and Aging |
| PSYC | 762 | Counseling (OR CMN 730) |
| SOC | 525 | Juvenile Crime and Delinquency |
| SOC | 540 | Private Troubles, Public Issues: Contemporary Social Problems |
| SOC | 675 | Sociology of AIDS |
| SW | 525 | Social Welfare Policy: History of Social and Economic Justice |
| SW | 697A, B, or C | Special Topics in Social Welfare |
* Required for provisional CFLE designation.
Individual & Family Development Specialization
This specialization is intended for students with a broad interest in working with families. The individual and family development specialization provides knowledge about specific life stages of individuals within the context of family systems with a focus on system dynamics, diverse family systems, gender, and cultural differences. This plan of study is designed particularly for those expecting to attend graduate school and those who desire a general background in life span development and family dynamics.
Senior Capstone Course
FS 757, Race, Class, Gender, and Families
Departmental Requirements
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development |
| FS | 545 | Family Relations |
| FS | 623 | Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood |
| FS | 624 | Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood |
| FS | 641 | Parenting Across the Lifespan |
| FS | 653 | Family Economics |
| FS | 746 | Human Sexuality |
| FS | 757 | Race, Class, Gender, and Families |
| FS | 794 | Families and the Law |
Major Requirement - One Course in Statistics
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 402 | Statistics in Psychology - OR - |
| SOC | 502 | Statistics - OR - |
| HHS | 540 | Statistics for Health and Human Service Professionals |
Supporting Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 760 | Family Programs and Policies |
| FS | 776 | Children, Adolescents, and the Law (not offered every year) |
| FS | 782 | Family Internship |
| FS | 792 | Family Internship Seminar |
| Research Methods (such as PSYC 502) | ||
| NURS | 535 | Death and Dying |
| PSYC | 552 | Social Psychology |
| PSYC | 581 | Child Development |
| PSYC | 582 | Adult Development and Aging |
| SOC | 540 | Private Troubles, Public Issues: Contemporary Social Problems |
| One Foreign Language | ||
| Work with the Institute on Disability |
Young Child Specialization
This specialization is intended for students who have a broad interest in working with young children ranging in age from birth to age eight. The young child specialization has four major foci: child development, teaching methodology and curriculum development, developmentally appropriate learning environments for young children, and home-school-community relations.
Senior Capstone Course
The senior capstone course for young child students who do not enter the P-3 program is FS 743, Families, Schools, and Community.
Departmental Requirements
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development |
| FS | 545 | Family Relations |
| FS | 623 | Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood |
| FS | 635 | Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings |
| FS | 708/709 | Advanced Child Development Internship |
| FS | 733 | Supervising Programs for Young Children |
| FS | 734 | Curriculum for Young Children |
| FS | 743 | Families, Schools, and Community |
| FS | 771 | Observation and Assessment of Young Children |
Major Requirement - One Course in Statistics
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 402 | Statistics in Psychology - OR - |
| SOC | 502 | Statistics - OR - |
| HHS | 540 | Statistics for Health and Human Service Professionals |
Supporting Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 757 | Race, Class, Gender, and Families |
| FS | 760 | Family Programs and Policies |
| FS | 772 | International Approaches to Child Advocacy |
| FS | 773 | International Perspectives on Families and Young Children |
| FS | 794 | Families and the Law |
| FS | 797 | Families in Poverty |
| EDUC | 500* | Exploring Teaching |
| EDUC | 703F | Alternative Teaching Models - Elementary School Science |
| EDUC | 703M | Alternative Teaching Models - Elementary School Social Studies |
| EDUC | 706 | Introduction to Reading in the Elementary School |
| EDUC | 733 | Introduction to the Teaching of Writing |
| EDUC | 734 | Children's Literature |
| EDUC | 741 | Exploring Mathematics with Young Children (OR MATH 601) |
| EDUC | 750 | Introduction to Exceptionality |
| EDUC | 751A | Educating Exceptional Learners: Elementary |
| EDUC | 760 | Introduction to Young Children with Special Needs |
| KIN | 600 | Movement and Gymnastics Exploration - OR - |
| KIN | 675 | Motor Development and Learning |
| MATH | 601 | Exploring Mathematics for Teachers (OR EDUC 741) |
| PSYC | 581 | Child Development |
| PSYC | 780 | Prenatal Development and Infancy |
| PSYC | 783 | Cognitive Development |
| PSYC | 785 | Social Development |
| SOC | 520 | Family |
| SOC | 525 | Juvenile Crime and Delinquency |
| SOC | 540 | Private Troubles, Public Issues: Contemporary Social Problems |
| SW | 705 | Child and Adolescent Risks and Resiliency: Program, Policy and Practice |
| THDA | 622 | Storytelling, Story Theatre, and Involvement Dramatics |
* May substitute FS 708 or FS 709 if student is not planning to apply to the P-3 program.
Young Child: Preschool - Third Grade Teaching Certification
The Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification (P-3) program prepares students for a career in teaching young children. Coursework for this program is designed to maximize in-classroom mentorship and to provide a broad range of exposure across the preschool to 3rd-grade levels. However, student teaching will be in preschool and kindergarten settings. This competitive program within the Young Child Specialization in the Family Studies Department is approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Education. Reciprocity of the P-3 certification with other states varies. Students interested in teaching in other states should contact each state directly.
This program requires 76 credits of pre-approved departmental and supporting coursework. Requirements and instructions for the application process for this program are detailed below. Students who wish to be considered for the P-3 Teacher Certification Program must indicate their interest at the time of application to the major so that an appropriate plan of study can be arranged.
Application Requirements
Juniors in the Young Child Specialization who have maintained a minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and a departmental GPA of 3.0 are eligible to apply. Please note that this is a competitive program with limited enrollment. Those accepted into the program must maintain this level of achievement throughout the program. Students must be prepared to have their own transportation for off-campus placements as needed.
Applications are available through the family studies departmental website and are due by February 15 of each year. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Young Child faculty. Admission decisions will be made by mid-March. Provisional admission may be given to those who have not yet taken and passed the Praxis I tests at the time of application in mid-February. Final admission will be given pending the submission of passing Praxis I test scores by the last day of final exams at the end of the junior year (see additional certification information below).
Senior Capstone Course
FS 788, Student Teaching of Young Children
A Note About Obtaining State Teacher Certification
Provisionally admitted P-3 teacher candidates are expected to submit passing Praxis I test scores by the last day of the UNH spring final exams of their junior year. All P-3 program teacher candidates are expected to take the Praxis II for ECE CONTENT prior to graduation. PLEASE NOTE that without the required set of passing Praxis I and II test scores, although students may graduate from UNH with a bachelor’s degree in family studies and have completed the P-3 coursework along with all student teaching requirements, they will not be eligible to apply for the New Hampshire State P-3 Teaching Certificate. This is a state of New Hampshire requirement, not a condition for graduation from UNH. Information on the Praxis tests is available at www.ets.org/praxis.
In order to fulfill a teaching contract with a public school district, a prospective teacher must be certified by the state in which he/she is to be employed. Certification by the state is not an automatic event upon graduation and must be initiated by the teacher candidate. If certification by the state of New Hampshire is desired, P-3 teacher candidates must complete and mail in the necessary forms, which will be given to them at the end of the successful student teaching experience by the UNH Certification Officer. Issuance of a teaching certificate in many states is based upon the specific certificate received in the home state. If application is not made in a timely manner upon graduation, the teacher candidate is subject to any new requirements in place at the time of application.
P-3 Internship Course Descriptions
FS 785 is a fall semester seminar-based course intended to prepare students, as teacher candidates, for the student teaching experience in the spring semester. This course emphasizes students’ continued development as learners, researchers, and collaborators. Discussions and projects focus on the ways in which these three roles are developed within the classroom and school community. Students meet as a cohort in weekly/bi-weekly seminars on campus. Students should expect to spend a minimum of three hours per week in their assigned classroom (42+ hours) and become first aid/CPR certified. Other expectations for this course include, but are not limited to, preparing a résumé, observing at other sites, attending professional conferences, starting a professional portfolio to document their achievement of professional teaching standards, and completing additional assignments and readings.
FS 786 and 788 provide the capstone student teaching experience in the spring semester of the senior year. Students should expect to spend a minimum of 24 hours per week (a minimum of 300 hours total) in their assigned classrooms, gradually assuming increasing teaching responsibilities, culminating in the assumption of two to three lead-teaching weeks. Additional hours outside of actual classroom/program operation hours are expected for meeting and planning with cooperating teachers, preparing for teaching, and attending parent conferences and other school functions, as well as attending professional conferences. Seminars provide continued opportunity for reflection on students’ development as teacher candidates, reflecting on classroom practices, identifying teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning for their first professional appointment as teachers of young learners. Students should be prepared to meet weekly or bi-weekly on campus after school hours and to complete and present a professional portfolio to faculty and related professionals in the field.
P-3 Program Requirements (48 FS and 28 Supporting Credits)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development |
| FS | 545 | Family Relations |
| FS | 623 | Developmental Perspectives on Infancy and Early Childhood |
| FS | 635 | Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Settings (56 classroom hours) |
| FS | 708/709 | Child Development Internship at CSDC (140 classroom hours) |
| FS | 734 | Curriculum for Young Children |
| FS | 743 | Families, Schools, and Community |
| FS | 771 | Observation and Assessment of Young Children |
Major Requirement - One Course in Statistics
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC | 402 | Statistics in Psychology - OR - |
| SOC | 502 | Statistics - OR - |
| HHS | 540 | Statistics for Health and Human Service Professionals |
Required P-3 Senior Year Internship (12 Credits)
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 785 | Seminar for Student Teachers - Fall Semester |
| FS | 786 | Seminar for Student Teachers - Spring Semester |
| FS | 788 | Student Teaching of Young Children - Spring Semester |
Other Required Courses for P-3 Certification*
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| KIN | 675 | Motor Development and Learning (OR KIN 600) |
| THDA | 622 | Storytelling (OR THDA 583) |
| EDUC | 500 | Exploring Teaching (with placement in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade) |
| EDUC | 741 | Exploring Mathematics with Young Children (OR MATH 601) |
| MATH | 601 | Exploring Math for Teachers (OR EDUC 741) |
| EDUC | 706 | Introduction to Reading in the Elementary School (with practicum in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade) |
| EDUC | 760 | Introduction to Children with Special Needs |
| EDUC | 703M | Teaching Elementary School Social Studies (with focus on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade) |
| EDUC | 703F | Teaching Elementary School Science (with focus on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade) |
* These courses are subject to change to meet state certification requirements in subsequent years.
Family Internship
The Family Internship is available to students in the family support and individual and family development specializations.
Internship students apply knowledge gained from their academic studies in a supervised environment. The Family Internship involves a commitment of 15 hours per week for two semesters, plus a three-hour seminar every other week. A current listing of internship sites is available in the departmental office.
Students apply for the internship during the spring semester of their junior year. Internship applicants must have completed 20 credits of departmental coursework prior to their senior year with a minimum overall grade-point average of 3.0 and a departmental grade-point average of 3.2 or higher. Internship requirements vary depending on specialization. Internship courses are counted toward the 20 credits required in supporting courses.
Minor - Child Life
The interdisciplinary child life minor is offered by the Department of Family Studies and the therapeutic recreation option of the Department of Recreation Management and Policy. Upon completion of course requirements for the minor, students are able to sit for the Child Life Specialist exam.
Family Studies Majors Minoring in Child Life - Core Courses
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 525 | Human Development |
| FS | 623 | Introduction to Child Life* |
| RMP | 502 | Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation |
* Offered every other spring.
FS Majors Minoring in Child Life - Choose Two Electives:
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| RMP | 501 | Leisure Services for Individuals with Disabilities |
| RMP | 503 | Therapeutic Recreation: Rehabilitation and Interventions |
| RMP | 504 | Therapeutic Recation: Mental Health |
| RMP | 603 | Assessment and Treatment Planning in TP with RMP 602 Clinical Treatment Lab 1 |
| RMP | 604 | Therapeutic Communication and Facilitation Techniques in TR with RMP 605 Clinical Treatment Lab II |
Internship
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 710D | Internship under the Supervision of a Certified Child Life Specialist |
Minor - Adolescence
The interdisciplinary minor in adolescent and youth development is offered by the Department of Family Studies and the Department of Recreation Management and Policy. The minor is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills regarding adolescence and youth development.
Required courses offer a foundation in theory, research, and practice for all minors. Students select three additional courses from a wide array of more specialized offerings from collaborating departments. To assist students in developing a cohesive plan of study for their minor, a simple application process is required. Only students who have submitted an application, been accepted into the minor, and completed the required coursework will be identified as having achieved a minor in adolescent and youth development.
Required Courses:
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| FS | 624 | Developmental Perspectives on Adolescence and Early Adulthood |
| RMP | 668 | Youth Culture and Programs |
Select THREE of the Following Courses:*
| Abbreviation | Course Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC | 507 | Mentoring Adolescents |
| EDUC | 710C | Youth Organizations |
| EDUC | 797 | Seminar in Early Adolescent Development |
| EDUC | 717 | Growing Up Male in America |
| EDUC | 735 | Young Adult Literature |
| FS | 797 | Special Topics in Family Studies - Approved Sections Only |
| JUST | 701 | Special Topics - Approved Sections Only |
| KIN | 565 | Principles of Coaching |
| PSYC | 791 | Adolescent Psychology |
| RMP | 558 | Program Supervision and Leadership |
| RMP | 560 | Recreational Sport Management |
| RMP | 730 | Camp Administration and Leadership |
| RMP | 760 | Community Sports Organizations: Administration & Development |
| SOC | 525 | Juvenile Crime and Delinquency |
| SOC | 773 | Sociology of Childhood |
| SW | 705 | Adolescent Risk and Resiliency |
| RMP | 563 | Practicum** |
| RMP | 707 | Practicum** |
* Some courses may require prerequisites or permission.
** Only one practicum may be applied toward the minor.
Minor - Family Studies
The department offers a minor in family studies to interested students in related majors. Minor requirements include FS 525, Human Development; FS 545, Family Relations; and three additional courses chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor.
Individual course grades must be C or above, and the overall grade-point average for the 20 Family Studies credits must be at least 2.0. Students who wish to minor in family studies are advised to consult with the department’s administrative manager as early as possible in their undergraduate studies.
Major Requirements
Core courses required of each Family Studies major are:
- FS 525, Human Development
- FS 545, Family Relations
- A minimum of nine family studies courses, at least two of which must be at the 700 level
- A senior capstone experience; each family studies specialization has a capstone experience incorporated into the program.
- Twenty credits of supporting coursework, selected in consultation with the adviser. Supporting courses must be 500 level or above, and supporting coursework must include at least 12 credits in courses outside the department.
- An undergraduate statistics course
Each specialization has required or recommended supporting courses. Some departmental specializations may specify Discovery/General Education courses because they enhance the plan of study.
Candidates for a degree must satisfy all of the University Discovery or General Education Program requirements in addition to satisfying the requirements of their family studies specialization.
