Family Studies (M.S.)
Family Studies (M.S.)
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Family Studies (M.S.)
As you prepare to guide parents toward new ideas, a degree in Family Studies will train you to provide emotional support to parents learning about the important role of raising children. You will develop skills to study parent and family issues related to early childhood family education and family studies as you focus on understanding children's behavior and development in the context of family and community life.
Program Highlights
- Option to student teach in an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) program
- Uses group and project-based assignments and focused observations of programs
- Designed for both full-time and part-time students
- Cohort-like atmosphere offers peer support with the flexibility of enrollment throughout the year
- Complements a variety of undergraduate program backgrounds and professions
Program Distinctions
- One of the only on-campus Family Studies program in Minnesota
- Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Student Organizations
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 (Rolling) | May 15 (Rolling) | July 15 (Rolling) |
| Spring | November 15 (Rolling) | September 15 (Rolling) | November 15 (Rolling) |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Degree Levels
Licensure
Graduate Certificate
Master
Post-Master
Doctorate
Delivery Options
St. CLoud (on campus)
Online
Synchronous online
St. Cloud State at Plymouth
Evenings/Weekends
Graduate Director
Dr. Ming-Chi OwnPopular Careers
- Parent educator
- Family advocate
- Hospital parent educator
- Incarcerated parent educator
- Children's museum educator
University Facts & Stats
- 60 graduate programs leading to graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees
- More than 200 graduate assistantships awarded per year
- Graduate assistants receive up to a $9,250 stipend per year and tuition reimbursement for up to eight graduate credits per semester.
