Family Studies

Explore family dynamics, relationships, and development to support individuals and families in diverse social contexts.

2026

Degree

Minor

Location

Online

Courses

Credit

20 hrs.

Full-time

- -

Part-time

- -

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What is Family Studies?

This minor explores evolving family structures in contemporary American society.

Why study Family Studies at UNH College of Professional Studies?

The Minor in Family Studies can serve as a supplemental course of study to your major, providing you with a solid foundation in understanding complex family structures in today's society.

Curriculum & Requirements

Program Description

This minor explores evolving family structures in contemporary American society.

NOTE: This minor may not be declared with the following majors: BS Human Services: Family Studies or BS Applied Psychology: Family Studies.

Requirements for the Program

All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.

Minor Requirements

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
PSY 470	Child Development	4
or PSY 480	Infant and Toddler Development
PSY 630	Psychology of Adulthood	4
or SOSC 630	Aspects of Aging and Older Adulthood in a Modern Society
SOSC 680	Stress and the Family	4
or SOSC 675	Dynamics of Family Relationships
SOCI 675	Child Abuse and Neglect	4
or PSY 646	Psychology of Occupational Stress
SOSC 710	Social Stratification and Inequality	4
Total Credits		20

Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to:

Develop a foundation of knowledge related to evolving and diverse familial structures within the American Society.
Apply knowledge of relationship dynamics to social, human service, or psychological professional contexts.

Family Studies, Minor - CPS, CPSO