The Family Social Science minor allows students to gain an understanding of families from several social science perspectives.  Couple relationships, family systems, and diversity are included in the basic courses.  Other themes can be selected from the elective courses to create a minor that will enhance your major either in the College of Human Ecology or some other college in the University of Minnesota.

Degree Requirements For A Minor In Family Social Science

Required Courses (A/F, minimum grade of C-)

FSOS 1101: Intimate Relationships (4 cr.)
FSOS 3102: Family Systems and Diversity (3 cr.)

Elective Courses (A/F, minimum grade of C-)
    *Must complete 9 semester credits from this list

FSOS 2103: Family Policy (3 cr.)
FSOS 3101: Personal and Family Finance (3 cr.)
FSOS 3104: Global and Diverse Families (3 cr.)
FSOS 3426: Alcohol and Drugs: Families and Culture (3 cr.)
FSOS 4101: Sexuality and Gender (3 cr.)
FSOS 4104: Family Psychology (3 cr.)
FSOS 4106: Family Resource Management (3 cr.)
FSOS 4152: Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Persons in Families (3 cr.)
FSOS 4154: Families and Aging (3 cr.)
FSOS 4155: Parent-Child Relationships (3 cr.)

For more information about the minor, view the FSoS Minor Information Sheet (pdf).