The School of Family Studies and Human Services
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
The School of Family Studies and Human Services is focused at the undergraduate level on the study of individuals and families from a multidisciplinary perspective. Programs emphasize developmental processes throughout the life cycle; interpersonal relationships; personal financial planning; intervention for speech, language and hearing problems; and educational programming for children and families. The School places great importance on laboratory and field experiences along with classroom experiences.
Graduate Programs
The School of Family Studies and Human Services offers a multidisciplinary program that provides graduate training for master's and doctoral students. The professional specializations address broad issues concerning individuals and families, and the courses are taught by a faculty of sociologists and psychologists, educators and economists, health specialists and gerontologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists. Extensive research and professional practice opportunities are provided through the centers operated by the School.
Distance Programs
In order to meet the educational needs of adult learners who do not live in Manhattan, the School of Family Studies and Human Services has partnered with K-State's Division of Continuing Education to offer distance education programs. Distance education students receive the same high-quality education and must adhere to the same rigorous academic standards that on-campus students do, while benefiting from the latest distance learning technologies.
Certificate Programs
School faculty members responsible for undergraduate and graduate on-campus and distance education programs also lead Certificate Programs for undergraduates and graduate students.
Undergraduate Minors
Undergraduate minors provide students an opportunity to emphasize study in an area outside their major curriculum. Because expertise in areas related to a major may be beneficial, students are encouraged to consider broadening their course of study through pursuit of a minor.