Family, Youth and Community Sciences

This major takes an interdisciplinary approach to the applied social sciences and prepares students for a career in professions that strengthen families, children, youth and communities. Students' knowledge and skills will be developed through foundation courses in sociology, psychology and economics; through advanced courses in family, youth and community development; and through specialized courses in prevention and intervention. Students will be able to evaluate strategies, integrate knowledge of ethical standards and use professional skills for handling contemporary problems.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass an exam on fundamental concepts given as part of FYC 4931.
• Achieve minimum grades of C in AEC 3030C and AEC 3033C. These courses are graded using rubrics developed by a faculty committee.
• Complete a final project in FYC 4931, including a written report and oral presentation.
• Complete the practicum course FYC 4941 with performance evaluations completed by agency supervisors.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills Students will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Apply the guiding framework of human ecology and other related theories to contribute to positive outcomes for diverse families, youth and communities at home and abroad.
2. Apply strategies for prevention and intervention in contemporary family, youth and community problems and issues.
3. Apply current research findings relevant to families, youth and communities.
4. Integrate professional skills, ethical standards and knowledge needed to participate in and to provide leadership in civic and professional life.
5. Create, interpret and analyze written text, oral messages and multimedia presentations used in agricultural and life sciences and in family, youth and community sciences

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Group project
• Research project
• Exams
• Papers
• Student practicum
• Self-assessment