Family education
The college’s family education program is one of the premier programs
of its kind. Its faculty are recognized locally, nationally, and internationally
for their contributions to research, teaching, and service in which the
interests of families are a priority. The program offers M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D.
degree options, and prepares licensed family and consumer sciences (FACS)
teachers and parent educators.
This program prepares family educators and researchers who:
- teach, conduct research, and advocate for families in a critically
reflective manner;
- establish an educational environment that enables individuals to think
critically and reflectively about the family both as an individual unit
and as a societal institution;
- support families in developing their capacities to create and evaluate
goals and alternative solutions to the problems of everyday life, and
assume responsibility for consequences of their decisions for the global
society and environment.
Known for its progressive curriculum, the family education program prepares
students to assume educational and leadership roles on behalf of families
in Minnesota, nationally, and in many parts of the world. Graduates experience
success in obtaining positions in colleges and universities, in public and
private schools, and in community-based organizations and institutions.
Many have assumed leadership roles as deans, professors, and coordinators.
The employment rates of graduates from the family and consumer sciences
teacher licensure program are consistently high.
M.Ed./initial licensure in family
education
(State of Minnesota licensure in family and consumer sciences)
Additional licensure in family and consumer sciences
is available.
Master of education (M.Ed.) degree in family education
Parent and family education licensure
May be pursued as part of a degree program or as a non-degree-seeking
student.
Master of arts (M.A.) degree in education, curriculum,
and instruction—family, youth,
and community track
Offered through the
Graduate School, our M.A. program
emphasizes research and theory in the context of classroom application.
It generally culminates in an extensive research project and final oral
exam. The application procedures and
tuition fees
correspond to those of the Graduate School.
Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in education,
curriculum, and instruction—family, youth,
and community track
Our Ph.D. degree is for students interested in focusing
on a particular subject field and includes original research that makes
a significant contribution to knowledge in that field. Students pursuing
this degree are admitted through the Graduate School.
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