Family Development, Minor
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- minor
- Format
- online
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Social Work & Family Sciences
Program Contact
- Timothy McCarragher, Ph.D., LISW-S
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Director of School of Social Work and Family Sciences, Associate Professor
330-972-5976
Overview
The Family Development minor explores the dynamics of child and family relationships across the lifespan, with a focus on healthy development, parenting, and support systems. This program complements majors in education, social work, psychology, and other human service fields.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the University of Akron and have a 2.0 GPA.
Career Outcomes
The Family Development minor prepares students to support individuals and families across the lifespan, with career pathways in community agencies, family services, youth programming, and human services settings. It’s an ideal complement for students in social work, nursing, psychology, or education who want to strengthen their ability to build healthy relationships and create positive outcomes for families.