Program Administration

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Dr. Val Keiper
262.243.4285
 

ABOUT THE FAMILY STUDIES PROGRAM

This master's degree program offers the student a complete course of study in the role of the family in our society today. The program approaches modern family theory from a Christian perspective. Course work focuses on positive action that educators and parents can take to reduce the harmful effects of current trends in society. The program is designed to assist educators and parents in understanding problems confronting the family and providing help in meeting the needs of families today.  Although not all classes in the program are available by E-Learning, many are.

Required Courses

	Course Name	Credits
EDG 501/801	Issues in American Education	3
EDG 515	Educational Research Methods	3
EDG 521/821	Human Learning and Motivation	3
EDG 526	The American Family Today	3
EDG 569/869	Families and Schools Together	3
EDG 590/890	*Thesis Completion (Plan 1)	3
or
EDG 595/895	*Graduate Seminar (Plan 2)	3
Total Credits		18

* EDG 515 is a prerequisite

To complete the master's degree program the student must choose 4 or 6 elective (depending on whic plan they have chosen) from the following list.

Electives

	Course Name	Credits
EDG 506/806	Group Dynamics and Leadership	3
EDG 527	Morality and Identity	3
SPA 559	Substance Abuse Education	3
EDG 562	Faith Development of Young Children	3
EDG 580/880	Family Development	3
EDG 583/883	Selected Issues in Family Life	3
EDG 585	Issues in Nurturing Children	3
EDG 586	Assistance Programs in Family Service	3
COUN 543/843	Counseling: Theories and Issues	3
COUN 550/850	Social Psychology	3
COUN 554/854	Theories of Personality	3
COUN 584/884	Human Development	3