B.S. in Child and Family Science

Family Science Option

The Family Science program focuses on the scientific study of the family relationship context of child and adult development. Courses correspond with suggested content areas outlined by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), including  internal dynamics of families, interpersonal relationships, human growth and development, families in society, parent education, family resource management, family law and public policy, and family life education. Graduates pursue opportunities in family life education (e.g., parenting education and  relationship enrichment) , military family support, and child and family service agencies. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate training in family therapy.

1. Major requirements (57 units)

Pre-major requirements (12 units):
CFS 31, 39, 100, and 153

Core requirements (18 units):
CFS 32, 130W (UDW), 134 (M/I), 143S, 135, CFS 150;

Family Science requirements (29-30 units):
CFS 38, 131, 179; CFS 136 or 137 or 138; FIN 30; PH 91 or PH 127 or PSYCH 132; CFS 193I; 8-9 units of major electives

CFS 132T
CFS 136
CFS 137
CFS 138
GERON 10S
SOC 167
CFS 190
CFS 192 
CLAS 141
COMM 161
COUN 174
CRIM 126
CRIM 140
PSYCH 42 or ERE
PSYCH 175 or 153
SOC 165

2. General Education requirements (49 units)

3. Other requirements (6 units)
Upper-division writing (UDW) (i.e., CFS 130W) and Multicultural and International (M/I) (i.e., CFS 134)

4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
May be used toward a minor

5. Total units (120)*

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. The writing requirement may be met by taking the upper-division writing exam. See advisor for details.

For more information, visit the General Catalog.