Family Studies & Social Work
Advising FAQs
School of Education, Health, and Society
Who is my academic advisor?
Log into myMiami and select the “student” tab. Your advisor should be listed in the upper right-hand corner.
How do I force-add a class?
Contact the instructor of the course you would like to force-add to see if it is possible to force-add the course. Do not assume that you will be allowed to force-add any course. Obtain a drop/add form from the FSW office (101 McGuffey), the Campus Avenue Building, or your residence hall advisor. If the instructor will allow you to force-add, the instructor and the department chair must sign the form.
How do I change my major?
Come to the FSW office (101 McGuffey) to complete a form (family studies) or pick up an application (social work) to change/add a major and to meet with an advisor in your new major.
What thematic sequences do you offer?
We offer three thematic sequences: FSW 1, Services and Supports for Children, Youth, and Families; FSW 3, Families and Sexuality Across the Life Course; and FSW 4, Children in Families. Go here for more information.
What minors do you offer?
We offer a Family Relationships minor (18-19 total credit hours) and a Child Studies minor (19 total credit hours). Click here for more information.
