48 hours, minor required
This degree has as its emphasis a strong general education in the field of Family Science/Human Development and provides students with a broad, general approach to the study of the family. This degree is primarily intended for those students who do not wish to pursue graduate school.
An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science/Human Development will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamic nature of the family and of the conceptual framework on which current family relations theories are based.
- Gain approval as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE).
- Demonstrate a knowledge of various cultures and family structure types in our society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities applicable to Family Science/Human Development majors on the bachelor’s degree level.
- Demonstrate spiritual development and service to the church.
- Develop an international perspective that encourages tolerance and appreciation of individual differences.
Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.
33 HOURS FAMILY SCIENCE
- COMM-3003 Family Communication and Leadership
- FMST-1113 Introduction to Family Science
- FMST-2423 Parent-Child Relations
- FMST-3513 Child Welfare
- FMST-3523 Human Sexuality
- FMST-4003 Family Resource Management
- FMST-4043 Family Policy
- FMST-4123 Divorce and Stepfamily Relationships
- FMST-4553 Family Life Education
- FMST-4713 Family Science Practicum
- FMST-4733 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues
3 HOURS FAMILY SCIENCE ELECTIVES
12 HOURS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CHOSEN FROM
- CHDV-3013 Nature and Characteristics of the Preschool and Primary Age Child
- CHDV-4023 Topics in Early Childhood
- FMST-3613 Adolescence and Early Adulthood
- FMST-3723 Gerontology
- FMST-3913 Family Development
- PSYC-2523 Developmental Psychology
A MINOR IN PSYCHOLOGY IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
University Core Curriculum
B.S. - 51 Hours - Courses May Not Be Repeated Within Core
COMMUNICATION, 9 HOURS
MATHEMATICS, 3 HOURS
- Appropriate to major
REQUIRED BIBLE, 6 HOURS
- BIBL-1023: Foundations: Introduction to the Good Life
- BIBL-1103: Story: Introduction to Christian Worldview
BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS
CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS
GREAT WORKS, 3 HOURS
- ARTS-2013: Survey of Visual Culture
- ARTS-2423: History of Photography and Motion Pictures
- ENGL-2213: Perspectives in Literature
- MATH-2123: The History of Mathematics
- MUSC-2013: Music Appreciation
- MUSC-2023: Jazz Appreciation
- MUSC-3213: Perspectives in World Music
SCIENCE, 6 HOURS
- One course must include a lab
PSYC, SOCIAL SCIENCES, FINE ARTS, OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE, 3 HOURS
- 3 hours from these areas: Fine Arts, Family Science, French, German, History, Japanese, Music, Political Science, Psychology, or Spanish
LIBERAL ARTS, 9 HOURS
- 9 hours from any liberal arts area