Overview

The science of helping families

Coursework in the Family Social Science program of the University of Minnesota is enhanced with community-based and career-focused experiential learning that gives you the opportunity to apply new knowledge and practice new skills in a supportive environment. You can choose from these concentrations:

Family & Community Engagement to work directly with families in community settings.

Family Therapy that will prepare you for entry level clinical work, advanced study in marriage and family therapy, or a practitioner certificate such as the parent education teaching license.

Family Financial Studies that will prepare you to guide families and individuals in developing successful strategies to achieve their financial goals and support them in meeting financial challenges and opportunities.

Why major in Family Social Science?

A broad and nuanced understanding of human development, couples/families, and cultures, as well as societies

Research knowledge and experience

Professional and academic writing skills

Polished public speaking skills

180+ hours of relevant work experience

Career-focused connections in your community

Excellent references for jobs or graduate school

A competitive resume for the job market and/or graduate school applications

Career options

A Bachelor's in Family Social Science will prepare you for a career as a researcher, trainer, or program provider in family studies, family community engagement, and family therapy, as well as a career in family financial counseling as an Accredited Financial Counselor.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods in Family Research

Family Systems and Diversity

Technology in Parenting and Family Relationships

Family Psychology

Family Theories

Our Addicted World: Going Beyond the Individual in Looking at the Addiction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science View 298 other Bachelors in Family & Consumer Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Application for Admission

$55 U.S. nonrefundable application fee

High school (9th-12th grade) courses and grades (Required)

English proficiency test scores (Required)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Out-of-State

41512 USD / year

≈ 41512 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18626 USD / year

≈ 18626 USD / year

Living costs

Minneapolis

United States

1130 - 2045 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The science of helping families

Why major in Family Social Science?

Career options

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Minneapolis

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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