Lynnwood, USA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 3,772 / per quarter *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
* additional fees apply
Key Summary
Introduction
Family Support Studies is a unique program that has received national recognition. Many job fields, such as early childhood education, child welfare, public education, and health care, are using the principles and practices of family support to reach and serve all families.
Our program brings individuals from diverse disciplines together to study family support principles and practices to enhance knowledge and skills in working with diverse families — economically, culturally, and linguistically. It's designed for students entering the job market for the first time, as well as for those changing careers or seeking to strengthen their professional skills in work involving families.
What Will You Learn?
Coursework in Family Support Studies provides education and training to students currently working or wanting to work with individuals and communities using family support practices and principles. Courses build on the belief that families and communities are interdependent and influence the well-being of families and their dependents.
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Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please contact us for more information.
Curriculum
- Working with Parents
- Basics in Community Interpreting and Translating
- Understanding School Systems
- Special Topics: Family Support Studies
- Home Visiting Skills
- Building Community Partnerships
- Individual Project in Family Support
- Leadership
- Family Systems: CD
- Family Support Field Practicum
- Special Topics: Family Support Studies
- Advanced Individual Project in Family Support
Career Opportunities
Career possibilities include staff and administrative positions in family support centers, parenting education programs, and other positions such as family and community advocates and child welfare and community prevention resource specialists.
English Language Requirements
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