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Help families manage the complexities of work, life and relationships. Families in today’s complex global society face many challenges when it comes to relationships, work-life balance, raising children, finances and housing. In this program, you will prepare to make a difference in the lives of these families with a sophisticated understanding of child development, family sciences, nutrition, resource management, clothing and more. You will learn research techniques to make advancements in the field and gain leadership skills to manage programs and services that address the diverse issues of individuals and families. With this degree, you could become a/an: Family and consumer sciences educator Director of a child care center Director of a social services program Product developer Financial planner Family advocate
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Study Level
Masters
Help families manage the complexities of work, life and relationships. Families in today’s complex global society face many challenges when it comes to relationships, work-life balance, raising children, finances and housing. In this program, you will prepare to make a difference in the lives of these families with a sophisticated understanding of child development, family sciences, nutrition, resource management, clothing and more. You will learn research techniques to make advancements in the field and gain leadership skills to manage programs and services that address the diverse issues of individuals and families. With this degree, you could become a/an: Family and consumer sciences educator Director of a child care center Director of a social services program Product developer Financial planner Family advocate
Admission Requirements
6.5+
Graduate school applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree, with a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other English Language Requirements accepted: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 525 on the paper test; Completion of the University of Idaho American Language and Culture Program (ALCP); SAT critical reading minimum score of 500; Completion from Lewis-Clark State College Institute of Intensive English Bridge Program; Pearson (PTE) Academic score of 48; ELS Language Centers, pass of Level 112; Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English), pass; Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English), pass; Cambridge International "O" Levels, pass; MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) score of 74.
2 Years
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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