Family Life: Family Studies
Exploring the Major
Why major in Family Studies?
Family Studies focuses on understanding the complexities of families and relationships. It equips students with knowledge and skills related to family dynamics, child development, and the impact of media on families. The program aims to foster healthy family environments and prepares students for careers in various fields like child and family advocacy, family life education, and potentially even marriage and family therapy.
Visit the The School of Family Life Website to learn more about why this major may be a great fit.
Family Studies Minors
Family Studies Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Stefanie Nebeker
- Department Chair: Jeremy Yorgason
- Internship Coordinator:Alison Sondrup
- The School of Family Life Department: Sfl@byu.edu
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in The School of Family Life programs can expect to develop strong competencies:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
Would you like to know about specific jobs in these fields? Careers
Common Career Fields
Family Studies students can use their degree to pursue careers in many fields.
- Some of those include: Social Services, Family Intervention, Therapy, Government and Policy, and Early Childhood Education.
Jobs in these career fields:
- Would you like to know about specific jobs in these fields?
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Meet with your advisor!
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and
Professional Development Manager, Stefanie Nebeker
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment!
How to Add the Major?
This is an open enrollment program! Simply submit a major change request on your Progress Report to get started in the major.
FAQs
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Family studies pairs well with many minors! Depending on your career goals, you might choose: Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Business, Global Women’s Studies, Non-profit Management, or Gerontology. You can check out all of the minors BYU offers in the BYU Catalog.
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Meet with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Stefanie Nebeker
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You can petition to double major. Learn about the process here.