Program Highlights
The mission of the Master of Science in Family Studies program is to offer students a multidisciplinary degree program which utilizes curriculum from counseling and human behavior and development to prepare students for employment in settings such as social service agencies, religious institutions, parent education programs, juvenile services, day care facilities, foster care programs, and retirement and/or assisted living facilities.
Because the subject of family studies is such a universal topic, there is a wealth of organizations designed to deal with family issues.
This program can be completed through a combination of online and on-ground courses or 100% online.
Career Impact
Career opportunities include social service agencies, religious institutions, parent education programs, juvenile services, day care facilities, foster care programs, and retirement and/or assisted living facilities.
Graduates will provide prevention, enrichment, and education on the family and its interaction with other social systems in a wide range of organizations.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
18hrs
Major Requirements
12hrs
Christian Counseling Specialization
The mission of the Master of Science in Family Studies with a Specialization in Christian Counseling program is an interdisciplinary degree offered on campus and online, emphasizing family life education. The mission of the Master of Science in Family Studies program is to offer students a multidisciplinary degree program that utilizes curriculum from counseling and human behavior and development to prepare students for employment in settings such as social service agencies, religious institutions, parent education programs, juvenile services, day care facilities, foster care programs, and retirement and/or assisted living facilities. This program educates students in research, ethics, human behavior and development, and counseling skills. Graduates will provide prevention, enrichment, and education on the family and its interaction with other social systems in a wide range of organizations. The degree is offered with an optional specialization in Christian Counseling. Both tracks may be completed through a combination of online and classroom courses or 100% online.
A Master of Science in Family Studies with a specialization in Christian Counseling graduate will be able to:
- Articulate a personal model of Christian counseling based on the integration of Christian principles and accepted counseling practices.
- Apply a personal model of Christian counseling to a given case study.
- Identify and comprehend contemporary theories and research in the field of human development.
- Illustrate the importance of confidentiality and Informed Consent as necessary ethical and legal components of the counseling relationship.
Please Note: This program does not lead to licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Students seeking a program with the academic requirements for L.P.C. licensure in the State of Texas should select the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 Theory & Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | 18 hours |
| CSL6765 Crisis Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6801 Life Span Development | 3 hours |
| HBD6767 Family Studies | 3 hours |
| HB6768 Aging & End of Life Issues | 3 hours |
| HBD6769 Human Sexuality | 3 hours |
| HBD6771 Conflict Management & Resolution | 3 hours |
| III. Specialization Requirement | 9 hours |
| CSL6720 Christian Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6730 Family Life Ministry | 3 hours |
| CSL6860 Practical Experience in Christian Counseling | 3 hours |
| IV. Specialization Elective | 3 hours |
| Select one of the following courses: | |
| CSL6740 Counseling Ethics | 3 hours |
| CSL6782 Theories and Methods of Counseling | 3 hours |
| CSL6825 Marriage and Family Therapy | 3 hours |
| CSL6832 Multicultural Counseling | 3 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
18hrs
Major Requirements
12hrs
Christian Counseling Specialization
Certificates can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone certificates of study. Students may earn one or more certificates offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.
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Sample Courses
CSL6720 – Christian Counseling CSL6730 – Family Life Ministry CSL6860 – Practical Experience in Christian Counseling CSL6765 – Crisis Counseling HBD6767 – Family Studies HBD6768 – Aging with Dignity HBD6769 – Human Sexuality HBD6771 – Conflict Management and Resolution CSL6782 – Theories and Methods of Counseling CSL6825 – Marriage and Family Therapy CSL6740 – Counseling Ethics CSL6832 – Multicultural Counseling
Masters of Science - Family Studies w/Specialization in Christian Counseling
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