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.
Core Courses: 30 credit hours
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
Elective Courses
Elective course topics vary each semester. Consult your academic advisor when selecting electives.
Practicum/Independent Study/Capstone Class
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.
2023-2024: $600
2024-2025: $610
Learn more about tuition and cost
Average time to complete:
Master's degree: 27 months or less
Graduate certificate: 6-12 months
36 Hours
12 Hours
Meagan Rau
Rae Ann Montgomery
Sarah (Heewon) Kim
Janice Clawson
Lisa King