Family Studies (Minor)
Online Minor
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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
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.
Students will have the opportunity to:
1. Develop a foundation of knowledge related to evolving and diverse familial structures within the American Society.
2. Apply knowledge of relationship dynamics to social, human service, or psychological professional contexts.
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
| 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 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 | |