Graduation with a B.S. degree in Family Social Science requires completion of 55-58 credits in the major, Liberal Education requirements, and electives, totaling 120 University credits.  Courses in economics, verbal communication, and statistics are required as a preparatory foundation for the major.  Major coursework is capped with a 4-credit internship in research or field study requiring 180 hours of participation. Students can fulfill their internship requiremens on campus, in the Twin Cities, or even abroad through programs sponsored by the Learning Abroad Center.

The University of Minnesota also offers a minor in Family Social Science.  The minor, totaling 15 course credits, consists of two required courses and nine elective credits.

Information regarding the program may be found in the Student Handbook.

Program Requirement Details:
Family Social Science Major Sequence
Family Social Science Minor Sequence
Certified Family Life Educator Program