Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
The bachelor of science degree in family studies has four specializations:
Child Advocacy and Family Policy
Young Child/Student Teaching Internship
Family Support/Provisional Certified Family Life Educator
Individual and Family Development
Each specialization has entry-level criteria and specific
course requirements. All require close consultation with a faculty
advisor.
The Student Teaching Internship and the Certified Family Life Educator programs are highly structured
and may have limited enrollment. Acceptance to these programs and
to internships and practica is restricted to students demonstrating
exceptional potential for working with children and families. Students who are interested in becoming certified early childhood teachers may go to http://www.uky.edu/Education/TEP/usacert.html to check the certification requirements for each state.
The Department of Family Studies offers three minors:
Adolescent and Youth Development Minor