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Family and Child Studies

Academic Programs: Undergraduate
Family Services Concentration

Office: University Hall, Room 4144
Phone Number: (973) 655-4171
Email: deptfcst@mail.montclair.edu

Overview

The concentration requirements for this program emphasize the study of the family. Through this lens, students learn about family development, relationships, dynamics, functioning, health, and resource management. They examine the various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts in which families function and study interventions used to support families across the lifespan with a strong emphasis on family systems. This degree also provides students with the educational background they need to pursue graduate study in a variety of areas.

Course Requirements:

Family and Child Studies Core Courses
Number Name Hours
FCST 200 Introduction to Family Studies 3
FCST 248 Family Development over the Life Course 3
FCST 304 Research in Methods for Studying Families and Children 3
 
FCST 315 Field Experiences in Family and Child Services 3
OR
FCST 316 Service-Learning Experiences with Families and Children 3
 
FCST 418 Working with Diverse Families and Children 3
FCST 445 Poverty and Families 3
 
Family Services Required Courses
Number Name Hours
FCST 214 Child Development I 3
FCST 400 Senior Seminar 3
FCST 409 Internship 8
 
Family and Child Studies Electives
Select 9 credits of any available FCST courses.
 
Required Collaterals
Number Name Hours
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
 
Elective Collaterals (select 9 credits)
Select 9 credits of ONE of the following areas of emphasis by advisement:
  • Child Advocacy (CHAD)
  • Health Studies (HLTH)
  • Justice Studies (JUST, PALG)
  • Political Science and Law (LSLW, POLS)
  • Psychology (PSYC)
  • Sociology (SOCI)
  • Women's Studies (WMST)
PROGRAM TOTAL: 53 credits