Overview

Our approach to societal problems - such as substance abuse, domestic violence, unemployment, debt and child abuse - can be more effectively addressed from a perspective that considers the individual and family as part of larger systems.

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The Family Science program from Concordia University, St. Paul focuses on healthy family functioning within a family-systems perspective, and provides a primarily preventive approach. The skills and knowledge needed for healthy functioning are widely known: strong communication skills, knowledge of typical human development, good decision-making skills, positive self-esteem, and healthy interpersonal relationships.

Students complete coursework to prepare for helping roles that focus on maintaining healthy families. The Master’s in Family Science degree program includes courses on parenting, family systems, child growth and development, family communication and relationships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Families In Society

Navigating the Oceans of Data and Information in Family Life Education

Systemic Dynamics of Families

Family Decision Making

Family Communication and Relationships

Intimate Relationships

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work View 75 other Masters in Family & Consumer Science in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application: Create an account and submit our online application. Once submitted, you can follow your application process through the application portal.

Official College Transcripts: Submit official transcripts from an accreditor that is recognized by the US Department of Education stating the conferral of the Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 system.

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Tuition Fee

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International

7110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

7110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

7110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 395 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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