Family Relationships Minor

This minor examines the diversity and complexity of family experiences and relationships across the life course. Courses focus on contextual influences on families, sexuality and gender, interpersonal violence, and human development. Students desiring to increase their knowledge about families in order to enhance their career opportunities will find this minor of interest; students majoring in psychology, sociology, and education may be especially interested. This minor is not open to students majoring in Social Work.

Program Requirements

(18 semester hours)

Core Requirements
Select all of the following:
FSW 261Diverse Family Systems Across the Life Cycle3
FSW 365Family Life Sexuality Education Across Cultures3
FSW 451Interpersonal Violence3
FSW 475Family Theories3
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Social Work and Family Life Education
Family Poverty
Family Resource Management: Education and Advocacy
Interpersonal Perspectives on Adulthood and Aging
Total Credit Hours18