BS in Family Studies and Human Development

Program Description

The major prepares students for careers in various human service fields. The program emphasizes an asset-based approach to understanding lifespan human development, family systems, and family diversity in cultural context. The major is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) for academic programs in Family Life Education. (Also see certificate program in Family Life Education.)

Career Possibilities

Child Life Specialist · Community-Based Social Service Provider · Community Educator · Consumer and Family Resource Specialist · Early Childhood Educator · Family Life Educator · Family Planning Provider · Family Support Services Provider · Government and Public Policy Specialist· Health Care and Family Wellness Provider· Marriage and Family Enrichment Provider · Parent Educator · Prenatal and Maternity Service Provider · Preschool and Adult Day Care Director · Resource and Referral Services Specialist· Sexuality Educator · Youth Advisor

Requirements for BS in Family Studies and Human Development:

•    120 units minimum with 40 upper division units
•    General Education requirements including 9 upper division General Education units

Program Requirements

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Child, Family, and Society will be accepted as an alternative to comply with the CSU Lower Division Transfer Pattern.

²

Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.

General Education Requirements¹

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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.

Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.

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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.

³

Department offers students an "OR" option for SOC 8 and STAT 1: 

• If student chooses to take SOC 8, they will meet Area A3 and will still be required to complete an Area B4 course.
• If student chooses to take STAT 1, they will meet Area B4 and will still be required to complete an Area A3 course.

Graduation Requirements¹

¹

To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.

Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.

²

Required in Major; also satisfies Graduation Requirement.

³

If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html  

The following roadmaps are sample planning resources. Please consult your academic advisor and Academic Catalog for graduation requirements as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Family Studies and Human Development, BS: 4-Year Roadmap

Family Studies and Human Development, BS: 2-Year Roadmap

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Any course not completed in the first semester should be taken in the second or a later semester.

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Please see General Education/Graduation Requirement course options.

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Please see an academic advisor for elective options.