Course Planner

Core Courses: 30 credit hours

The Family and Community Services Master's Degree is a 36 credit hour program. All students are required to complete 30 credit hours of core coursework (detailed below) plus an additional 6 credit hours of electives and/or a capstone project.

All core courses are offered twice a year. Please use the suggested course sequence and talk to your advisor for further input on course sequencing and selection.

• First (preferably) or Second Semester: Foundations and Principles of Family and Community Services
• Parenting Education and/or Interpersonal Relationships and/or Lifespan Development should be completed prior to taking Family Dynamics
• Next to last semester: Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation or Program Administration and Management
• Final semester: Program Design, Evaluation, and Implementation or Program Administration and Management
• The capstone project or class varies according to the university in which you are enrolled. Your academic advisor can provide you with details about this part of your degree program.

Elective Courses

Elective course topics vary each semester. Consult your academic advisor when selecting electives. Note: topic area and teaching university is subject to change in future offerings. 

Practicum/Independent Study/Capstone Class 1 - 6 credit hours

The capstone project or class varies according to your home university. Your academic advisor can provide you with details about this part of your degree program.