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Family Studies Program

The Family Studies program at Weber State University is designed to teach caring and patient students how to make a difference by helping families address complex issues as family life educators.

Program at a Glance

• Family Studies Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Family Studies
  • Family Studies Minor
• Suggested Course Sequence
• Program Accreditation: National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
• College of Social Sciences & Education
• Jerry & Vickie Moyes School of Education
• Department of Child & Family Studies

Family Studies at Weber State

Weber State University's family studies degree teaches students how to make a difference by helping families address complex issues as family life educators.

Family Studies Highlights

• Weber State's Child & Family Studies Student Association allows students to make friends, network with industry professionals, and get more involved in their major.
• Family studies courses are offered at WSU's Ogden and Davis campuses, and Davis High School, along with courses combining face-to-face instruction and online learning.

Beyond the Classroom

• Every year, Weber State hosts the Families Alive Conference, where students can network and join workshops to learn ways to enhance the lives of families.

Student Testimonial

Becky Watson, Class of 2024, says: "My favorite opportunities within the (Child & Family Studies) department that have helped me gain confidence have been those that have taken me outside my comfort zone and challenged me. The classes within this program are fascinating, the professors and advisors are exceptional, and the other students that I have met have made it all the sweeter."

What You'll Learn

• Students will develop the ability to create environments that enhance the lives and healthy development of children, adults, and families over the lifespan.
• The curriculum covers family relations, child growth and development, interpersonal relations, resource management, and family finances.

What You Can Do After Weber

• As a Weber State family studies graduate, students can become a personal coordinator or family caseworker.
• Graduates will also be qualified to work in:
  • Social service agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Community education centers
  • The judicial system
  • Police departments
  • Rape crisis centers
  • Employee assistance agencies
  • Child care centers