Family & Community Services Master's
Learn the skills necessary to strengthen your local community by designing, implementing, evaluating and sustaining quality programs for individuals and families across the lifespan.
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Looking to advance your career? This degree is great for family advocates, family engagement specialists, case managers, program developers, outreach coordinators, extension agents, work/life specialists and many more.
Program details
Students will take six required course, choose three electives and complete a real-world capstone project.
- Foundations and Principles of Family and Community Services
- Family Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships
- Navigating Family Crisis, Trauma, and Resilience
- Lifespan Development
- Program Design, Evaluation and Implementation
- Program Administration and Management
Apply year-round
Students can start in the spring (January), summer (May) or Fall (August) semester.IDEA Collaboration
This program is offered through the Innovative Digital Education Alliance (IDEA), which offers you a unique chance to take classes from multiple, high-quality universities. Expand your professional network by collaborating with classmates and expert faculty from across the country who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the coursework.
While at K-State, you will have dedicated staff members who will assist you throughout your educational journey. From the time you apply until the time you graduate, you’ll work with faculty in the School of Human Sciences at KSU as well as other universities in the IDEA network. You’ll also work with students from across the country!
Upon completion you'll have the skills to advance into leadership positions like executive director, supervisor, program manager or program developer. Graduates of this program work across public, private and nonprofit industries.
Learn how Amanda uses her master's degree in family & community services to impact her local community.
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