International Family and Community Studies Certificate

Program Requirements

With the approval of the Institute Director or Associate Director, domestic or international students with a bachelor’s degree are admitted to the certificate program.

With advice from an Institute faculty member, students select one of four tracks and develop a plan of study based on courses selected from the following:

• FCS 8100 - Life in the Global Community 3 Credits
• FCS 8110 - Human Development and Family Life in Cultural Context 3 Credits
• FCS 8120 - Democracy and the Growth of Civil Society 3 Credits
• FCS 8200 - International Human Rights Law 3 Credits
• FCS 8210
• FCS 8220
• FCS 8300 - Community Development: Principles and Practices 3 Credits
• FCS 8310 - Community Transformation 3 Credits
• FCS 8320 - Policies and Programs in Human Services 3 Credits
• FCS 8330 - Humanitarian Assistance 3 Credits
• FCS 8350 - Institutions in Community Life 3 Credits
• FCS 8400 - Topics in Social Research 1-3 Credits
• FCS 8900 - Research Project 1-6 Credits
• FCS 8920 - Special Topics 1-3 Credits
• FCS 8930 - Practicum 1-6 Credits