Family Studies & Social Work
Graduate Programs
School of Education, Health, and Society
Miami’s Department of Family Studies and Social Work offers a graduate program leading to a Master of Science in Family and Child Studies. The program requires 36 credit hours and is designed to be completed in two years. A thesis is required.
Our program meets the growing demand for qualified professionals to serve the needs of families within a complex, changing, and global society. Students are prepared for careers in a variety of settings (community, educational, social service, government, and business) or for pursuing a doctorate in family studies or related field. This is not a therapy, counseling, or social work program; however, certification as a Family Life Educator is an option.
What you can expect:
- Close interaction with faculty
- Core courses that provide a strong foundation in theory and methodologies
- A required field experience (internship) that focuses on your professional development.
For more information about the FSW master’s degree, go to the Graduate Bulletin’s description of the program.
Please note that the FSW master’s degree curriculum is in the process of being revised.
Graduate certificate:
Family, School and Community Connections
- The Department of Family Studies and Social Work in conjunction with the Department of Educational Leadership offers a four-course Graduate Certificate in Family, School and Community Connections.
- The interdisciplinary program promotes family enagement in schools and community organizations as a strategy to achieve specific outcomes.
- It meets the needs of students to expand their knowledge and skills in community and relationship building while providing flexibility to practitioners.
For detailed information, go here.