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Whether you graduated from high school in the U.S. or abroad, if you have never previously attended a university, you are considered to be a first time freshman. To apply to McNeese, make sure you meet the minimum requirements:
You have graduated from secondary school
Minimum high school overall GPA of 2.35
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ACT English: 18
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing: 250
PTE Academic: 48
IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL: 71
Developmental English U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
A level/ O level/ GCSE English, "C" grade or higher
IB (HL) English, "4" grade or higher
KCSE English, "B" grade or higher
ELS level 112, Completion
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ACT Math: 19
SAT Math Section: 500
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics: 263
Developmental Mathematics U.S. college coursework: "C" grade or higher
The Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, with a concentration in family science, offers a strong foundation in family theory and practice through the study of interpersonal communication, conflict management, human development and the formation and maintenance of relationships. Through this course of study, you’ll learn all the skills you need to help families in variety of circumstances and settings.
The family science degree curriculum is approved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), meaning that graduates are eligible for professional certification as Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) without having to take the CFLE exam or complete extra coursework. This professional credential is recognized throughout the U.S. and Canada and provides an advantage when seeking jobs in family life education and related fields.
Flexible Learning with Online and Hybrid Study
All courses in the family science degree program are also offered online, which allows students optimal flexibility in completing the requirements for the degree. Instead of the traditional 15-week courses held on campus, online courses are offered in 7-week sessions during the fall and spring semesters and a 6-week session in the summer.
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Total Hours Required for Degree: 120
Freshman Fall - 12 hours
Fine Arts General Education Elective - 3 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours (Must be a life science)
ENGL 101 - English Composition I Cr: 3
MATH 113 - College Algebra Cr: 3
ORIN 101 - Freshman Orientation Cr: 0
Freshman Spring - 15 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours (May be a life or physical science)
ENGL 102 - English Composition II Cr: 3
MATH 231 - Elementary Probability and Statistical Inference Cr: 3
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Cr: 3
SOCL 201 - Introductory Sociology Cr: 3
Sophomore Fall - 15 hours
Elective - 3 hours
Natural Sciences General Education Elective - 3 hours (Must be a physical science)
COMM 205 - Interpersonal Communication Cr: 3
PSYC 233 - Psychology of Human Development Cr: 3
SOCL 211 - Social Problems Cr: 3
Sophomore Spring - 15 hours
ANTH, CJUS, or GEOG Elective - 3 hours
Elective - 3 hours
PHIL or RELS Elective - 3 hours
FMSC 241 - Family Relations Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
POLS 201 - American Government Cr: 3
POLS 301 - State and Local Government Cr: 3
Junior Fall - 15 hours
ANTH, CJUS, or GEOG Elective - 3 hours
FMSC 322 - Parenting Cr: 3
FMSC 325 - Family Crises and Coping Strategies Cr: 3
SOCL 320 - Social Research Methods Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
ENGL 351 - Advanced English Grammar Cr: 3
ENGL 361 - Advanced English Composition Cr: 3
Junior Spring - 15 hours
English Literature General Education Elective - 3 hours
FMSC 323 - Family Sexuality Cr: 3
FMSC 365 - Personal and Family Money Management Cr: 3
SOCL 311 - The Family Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
HIST 201 - American History to 1877 Cr: 3
HIST 202 - American History since 1877 Cr: 3
Senior Fall - 17 hours
Elective - 3 hours
FMSC 420 - Adolescents in the Family Cr: 3
FMSC 423 - Family Life Education Methods and Practice Cr: 3
FMSC 496 - Grant Writing Cr: 2
SOCL 413 - Social Stratification Cr: 3
Choose one of the following:
FMSC 421 - Adult Development and Aging Cr: 3
SOCL 470 - Social Gerontology Cr: 3
Senior Spring - 16 hours
Elective - 3 hours
WMST Elective - 3 hours
FMSC 400 - Senior Seminar Cr: 1
FMSC 462 - Management of Family Resources Cr: 3
FMSC 467 - Family Law and Public Policy Cr: 3
FMSC 481 - Internship in Family Science Cr: 3
Potential Job Titles or Employers
Case Worker or Manager
Child Forensic Interviewer
Child Protective Agency Investigator
Child Welfare Specialist
Early Childhood Intervention Service Provider
Family Support Coordinator
Military Family Support and Advocacy Service Coordinator
Health Insurance: 500 $ per year
