Edmonds College Associate of Applied Science in Family Support Studies
Edmonds College

Edmonds College

Associate of Applied Science in Family Support Studies

Lynnwood, USA

Associate of Applied Science

2 years

English

Full time

USD 3,772 / per quarter *

Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended

* additional fees apply

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Key Summary

    About: The Associate of Applied Science in Family Support Studies equips students with skills to support families in diverse settings. The curriculum focuses on family dynamics, community resources, and strategies for effective intervention. Students learn to navigate challenges families may face and develop programs to foster healthy family environments.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as family support specialists, community service coordinators, or case managers. They may work with social service agencies, schools, or non-profit organizations, providing essential resources to families.

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.