Program Summary Page
Family Studies, M.A.
Degree Program: Family Studies
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program Code: MA-FS
Department: Individual, Family & Community Education
Program: Family Studies
M.A. Concentrations:
Family Life Education
Family Relations
Human Development in Families
DESCRIPTION
The Master’s in Family Studies may be pursued in one of the three following concentrations: Family Life Education, Family Relations, and Human Development in Families. Students completing the Master’s Degree in Family Life Education will be eligible to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certificate from the National Council on Family Relations. (Instructions and more information may be obtained in Simpson Hall.) The Master’s in Family Studies offers flexibility in developing a program of studies to meet the interests of the student. Applicants are expected to have completed 18 hours of social and/or behavioral science courses (e.g., anthropology, family studies, psychology, sociology) prior to admission. Acceptance into the Master’s program is based upon ratings of several factors, including scholarship, academic background (especially in the social/behavioral sciences), work experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement and multicultural experience. Prospective students must first apply for admission to the Office of Graduate Studies. The requirements for the Master’s degree in Family Studies consist of 42 semester hours.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Family Studies, M.S. concentrations:
Family Life Education
Family Relations
Human Development in Families
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Family Studies Section from UNM Catalog
Family Studies Course Descriptions (Subject Code: FS)
Family Studies Faculty
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Family Studies, M.A. Application Instructions
MA Family Studies Program Application Form
Application for Admission and Residency Info Form (both forms in same document)
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
Family Studies Program
Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
CONTACT INFORMATION
Initial inquiries should be directed to:
Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
Telephone: 505-277-4535
Fax: 505-277-8361
Email: zhossain@unm.edu
Office Location
Simpson Hall, Building 66
MSC05-3040
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Program Summary Page
Family Studies, M.A.
Degree Program: Family Studies
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program Code: MA-FS
Department: Individual, Family & Community Education
Program: Family Studies
M.A. Concentrations:
Family Life Education
Family Relations
Human Development in Families
DESCRIPTION
The Master’s in Family Studies may be pursued in one of the three following concentrations: Family Life Education, Family Relations, and Human Development in Families. Students completing the Master’s Degree in Family Life Education will be eligible to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certificate from the National Council on Family Relations. (Instructions and more information may be obtained in Simpson Hall.) The Master’s in Family Studies offers flexibility in developing a program of studies to meet the interests of the student. Applicants are expected to have completed 18 hours of social and/or behavioral science courses (e.g., anthropology, family studies, psychology, sociology) prior to admission. Acceptance into the Master’s program is based upon ratings of several factors, including scholarship, academic background (especially in the social/behavioral sciences), work experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement and multicultural experience. Prospective students must first apply for admission to the Office of Graduate Studies. The requirements for the Master’s degree in Family Studies consist of 42 semester hours.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Family Studies, M.S. concentrations:
Family Life Education
Family Relations
Human Development in Families
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Family Studies Section from UNM Catalog
Family Studies Course Descriptions (Subject Code: FS)
Family Studies Faculty
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Family Studies, M.A. Application Instructions
MA Family Studies Program Application Form
Application for Admission and Residency Info Form (both forms in same document)
Letter of Recommendation Form (3 letters of recommendation required)
Mailing Address for Letters of Recommendation:
Family Studies Program
Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
CONTACT INFORMATION
Initial inquiries should be directed to:
Department of Individual, Family and Community Education
Telephone: 505-277-4535
Fax: 505-277-8361
Email: zhossain@unm.edu
Office Location
Simpson Hall, Building 66
MSC05-3040
Albuquerque, NM 87131