Family and Child Studies, M.A.

Degree Program: Family and Child Studies
Degree: M.A.
Department: Individual, Family, and Community Education
Program: Family and Child Studies

Concentrations:

• Family Life Education
• Human Development and Family Relations
• Early Childhood Studies

Description: The Master’s Degree in Family and Child Studies may be pursued in one of the three following concentrations: Family Life Education, Human Development and Family Relations and Early Childhood Studies. Review the programs of study and required courses for each concentration. Students completing the Master’s Degree in Family Life Education will be eligible to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certificate from the National Council on Family Relations. The program offers flexibility in developing programs of study that meet students’ interests. Acceptance into the program is based on ratings of several factors including scholarship, academic background (especially in the social/behavioral sciences), work experience, letters of recommendation, a personal statement and multicultural experience. Students from academic backgrounds other than family and child studies are strongly encouraged to apply. The Master’s degree in Family and Child Studies consists of 33 semester hours. The degree is designed to be completed in four semesters for those who attend full-time (about 3 courses per semester).

Family and Child Studies Graduate Program Information

Apply online at grad.unm.edu

Family and Child Studies Career Opportunities

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Our program has determined it meets professional licensure requirements in the state of New Mexico. It has not determined it meets professional licensure requirements in any other state.

Graduate Program Coordinator

Ryan Kelly, PhD 
Associate Professor of Family and Child Studies
ryankelly@unm.edu 
(505) 277-3960