Child and Family Studies, Liberal Studies, A.S.

CONTACT

Tricia Kiefer, 413.552.2450, tkiefer@hcc.edu

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Child and Family Studies is an exciting interdisciplinary major that prepares students to make positive impacts in the fields of child and family advocacy, family services, youth development, early intervention, human services, social work, and nonprofit leadership. When you complete this degree, you can either enter the workforce directly or transfer into a Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies. Our courses emphasize culturally sustaining practices and pedagogy, with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and social justice for children, adolescents, families, schools, and communities.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

identify typical and atypical educational and developmental needs of children
recognize risk factors for children and families and research appropriate preventions/interventions
examine their attitudes, beliefs, behaviors and skills to work effectively with children and families
research current events and topics that impact children and families
discover and assess community programs and resources for children and families
explore career fields that relate to working with children and families

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 23-24 CREDITS

ENG 101(A) - Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENG 102(A) - Composition II Credit(s): 3
PSY 110(B) - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 110(B) - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Elective (D) Credit(s): 3-4
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4¹
Laboratory Science Elective (E) Credit(s): 4

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 15 CREDITS

EDU 113(B) - Children, Families, Schools, and Communities Credit(s): 3
Select 1 of the following:
EDU 104(B) - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 215(B) - Child Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSY 216(B) - Human Development Credit(s): 3
PSY 218(B) - Adolescent Psychology Credit(s): 3
Select 1 of the following:
ANT 114(B) - Understanding Diversity and Valuing Similarities Credit(s): 3
CRJ 210(B) - Human Relations: Diversity and Ethical Issues Credit(s): 3
EDU 202(B) - Culturally Sustaining Practices in Education Credit(s): 3
SOC 220(B) - Race and Ethnicity Credit(s): 3
Select 1 of the following:
DVD 110 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities Credit(s): 3
EDU 208 - Inclusionary Practice in Education Credit(s): 3
PSY 217(B) - Abnormal Psychology Credit(s): 3
Select 1 of the following:
HSV 141 - Foundations of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care/Services Credit(s): 3
HSV 205(B) - Family Violence Credit(s): 3

GENERAL ELECTIVES: 22 CREDITS

Sufficient to complete 60 credit graduation requirement; any course listed in the catalog is acceptable

TOTAL: 60-61 CREDITS

NOTES

¹BIO 111 is strongly recommended

You will work closely with the Program Coordinator to design a unique plan of study based on your professional and educational goals.

You may be required to complete a CORI/SORI and background check for courses that require field work.

Depending on course selection, 80% of this program can be completed online. Go to Online Learning for more information.

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