Online Bachelor’s in Family Science and Human Development

Make a Positive Impact

With Montclair’s online Family Science and Human Development degree, you will gain an understanding of the various cultural, community and socioeconomic factors that shape how individuals, families and communities develop. If you are interested in strengthening the health and well-being of families and people at all ages, the Family Science and Human Development major will prepare you for this rewarding profession.

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Why Study Family Science and Human Development Online at Montclair?

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Flexible, Relevant Courses

The Family Services concentration combines the flexibility of online learning with course choices to match your specific career interests. As a Family Science and Human Development major, you will explore subjects such as poverty and families, interpersonal relations, child development, community engagement, and working with diverse families and children.

Internship Advantage

Gain invaluable practical experience in the field while earning academic credits towards your degree. During your program, you will have the opportunity to intern in a professional setting in a community organization, agency, or service organization. The work experience will enhance your resume, build your professional networks and help develop essential skills for your career success.

Professional Credential

As an added benefit, Montclair is an approved Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) program. With careful planning with your advisor, you will be eligible to apply for provisional certification without having to take the national CFLE exam. The Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential is a nationally recognized standard in this field provided by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).

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Explore Family Services Careers

An online Bachelor of Arts in Family Science and Human Development opens up unbound possibilities. Family Science majors with the Family Services concentration pursue careers in a variety of human services settings, including social services, state agencies, guidance counseling, social work, healthcare settings, adult care facilities, corrections, law, and much more. This concentration offers you the flexibility to adapt coursework to match your specific career interests.

Career Opportunities in Family Science

Our Focus Is Your Success

Our Family Science and Human Development undergraduate online degree program is designed with you in mind. Courses are fully online – which means you can work around your busy life – with the opportunity to choose where and how you learn. Balance your work, life and personal commitments as you pursue your goals. Combining convenience with the personalized support of a success mentor, you can move forward with your degree, your career and your success.

Admission Requirements

Pursue Montclair’s fully online bachelor’s in Family Science and Human Development as a transfer or readmit student. You are considered a transfer student if you have attempted 16 or more credits.

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About the Department

The Department of Family Science and Human Development (FSHD) seeks to strengthen the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, over the life course, using a multidisciplinary approach, especially those efforts aimed at reducing social inequities. Central to our mission is an unwavering commitment to inclusion and social justice.

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For more information, please contact Montclair Online.
Email: online@montclair.edu
Phone: 973-655-7110

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