Individual and Family Management
The Individual and Family Management option allows you to develop a strong foundation in the field with the flexibility to select a wide range of electives that reflect your interests and professional goals. Upon completion of this degree, you will have
the tools to successfully work with and manage services within a variety of community services organizations. The individual in this area is likely the person that is a team
player but that likes to work independently to pursue self and group appointed goals.
Issues that have great importance for our changing world today include cultural
diversity, the aging of the population, the impact of welfare reform, changes in funding
at the local, state and national level, issues related to consumerism, and family resource management. Within each of these and other areas there is an aspect of public policy
and thereby a need for both decision making, leadership and debate. These areas will have a tremendous impact on the ways in which community and human services are administered in the future.
For some students who have targeted specifically County Extension programs this program sets them on the career path that includes knowledge of the areas and skills
in presenting/sharing pertinent information.
Core Courses: Career Management in FCS; Consumer Education; Lifespan Human Development; Dynamics of Family Relationships; Family Resource Management, Professional and Social Skills.
Elective courses: We encourage you to reach outside the department to target specific content areas you would like such as in the area of personnel management, accounting, social services, professional/technical writing, and leadership. Talk with your advisor for charting your direction.
