Graduate Certificate Program

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Information for Certificate Students (.pdf)

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Program requirements:

A total of twelve (12) credit hours is required for the graduate certificate in Program Development in Family Life Education; nine credit hours for required courses and a minimum of 3 credit hours of electives.

Required:

• FCS 510 Program Development and Evaluation of Family Life Education Programs (3)
• FCS 512 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
• FCS 522 Family Life Education (3)

Electives (minimum of 3 hours):

• FCS 523 Family Relationships Across the Lifespan (3)
• FCS 524 Applications of Gerontology to Family Life Education (3)
• FCS 531 Effective Management of Family Resources (3)
• FCS 540 Influence of Environments on the Family (3)
• FCS 590 B Complex Family Issues (3)
• FCS 595 Contemporary Issues in Family Life Education (1)

Program Admissions:

Transfer credit from other programs is not allowed for this certificate program.

All certificate requirements must be completed within four calendar years, beginning with the date the student commences the first course toward the certificate.

Admission requirements:

1. Students must have completed a baccalaureate degree.
2. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in their undergraduate program.
3. Students must complete the application, including a personal statement.

Questions?

Contact Stephanie Jones

stephanie_jones@ncsu.edu

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