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BA (Hons) Family Studies

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

The structure, values and dynamics of family play crucial roles in all stages of human development. Understanding family history gives great insight and explanation to current attitudes and behaviors. Let us train you in understanding family through a Christian lens. We will provide you with opportunities for research and conversations. Our experienced faculty will guide you in a holistic study of family’s influence, from infancy to old age. Your courses will include topics such as marriage, family problems and aging — all including real-time situations and collaborative conversations. Pair this minor with a psychology, teaching or other related degree, and you will be a distinguished professional.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

19-21

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Specific courses required:

FS 2233 - Family and Intimate Relationships: Christian Perspectives

FS 3433 - Family Interaction

FS 3503 - Family Problems

FS 3533 - Early and Middle Childhood Development

FS 4403 - Families in Later Adulthood

SO 2103 - The Family

Three hours selected from:

PS 3453 - Death and Dying

SW 3223 - Social Work with Aging

For parent/child emphasis the following courses should be taken instead of those listed above:

FS 2233 - Family and Intimate Relationships: Christian Perspectives

FS 3433 - Family Interaction

FS 3503 - Family Problems

FS 3533 - Early and Middle Childhood Development

FS 3563 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

SO 2103 - The Family

ED 3451 - Early Childhood Practicum

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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