Overview

The Family Studies BA programme from Albright College students combining family studies with another major are prepared for immediate employment in a variety of fields and professions including pre-K-12 education, social services, case management, client advocacy and residential care services. Graduates also pursue a number of advanced degrees. So set your sights high! Become a family lawyer, earn a Ph.D., or consider working in one of the nation’s fastest growing professions with a Master of Social Work degree.

Why Family Studies?

For better or for worse, we are all part of a family! Families are universally important social institutions both historically and contemporarily. Additionally, the majority of families around the world have certain things in common: relating people biologically and socially while organizing reproduction, care, and residence. It is also important to understand the impact on society when the family does not fulfill its role.

Family studies is the study of family systems and their relationship to the development and social participation of their members, as well as the social institutions that both shape and sometimes replace family functions. This major focuses on understanding the family as a social group and the dynamics of family participation in American society as well as in a global context. Students are introduced to the theory of group formation, the external forces that impinge upon family functioning and the methods that can be used to measure and anticipate family dysfunctions.

Family studies also pairs nicely with several other majors on campus, helping students to dig deeper and broaden their horizons. Co-majoring with psychology, political science and elementary education are popular choices.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Sociology

Social Theory

Human Services for Families and Children

The Family

Parenting & Technology

Work & Family Conflict

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

More details

National fall deadline: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Sociology View 1672 other Bachelors in Sociology 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application
Academic Transcripts
Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Certification of Finances

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

27836 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27836 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Reading

1015 - 1675 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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