Family Life Major (Church Worker)
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The intent of the major is to prepare men and women for a life of service in the church and in the world, within the specialized area of Family Life. The Family Life major is an applied field of study, with a conceptual inter-disciplinary foundation in psychology, sociology, law, economics, and theology. As the most basic social institution, families who are committed to Christ and a life of service represent one of the most positive influences which will impact our world. The Family Life graduate will leave Concordia with the academic and practical training necessary to develop and implement programming to build and equip strong, healthy families. The National Council on Family Relations has certified the Family Life major, thus enabling eligible graduates to seek certification as Certified Family Life Educators.
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Family Life Major (Church Worker)
—Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, Pre-Seminary Programs
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59 credits
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Interdisciplinary Core
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33 credits
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COM355
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Interpersonal Communication
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3
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FAM311
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Family Dynamics & Resource Management (w)
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3
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FAM321
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Parent Education & Guidance (w)
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3
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FAM411
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Family Law & Public Policy
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3
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FAM421
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Family Life Education Methodology
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3
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PSY211
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Child Psychology
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3
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PSY212
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Adolescent Psychology
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3
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PSY421
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Human Sexuality
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3
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REL441
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Christian Ethics (w)
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3
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SOC333
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Families in Society
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3
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SOC345
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Adulthood & Aging
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3
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Students must possess an overall 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in order to apply to the Family Life Major in the Liberal Arts Program at Concordia University, Ann Arbor. Once admitted to the Family Life Major, students must maintain an overall 2.5 GPA to remain in good standing. In order for a course in the Family Life Core curriculum to count towards completion of the Family Life Major, a grade of 2.0 or above must be earned. Should a Family Life Major student earn below a 2.0 GPA in a core course, the course must be repeated and a grade of 2.0 or above earned for it to count toward completion of the major. Should a Family Life Major student fall below an overall GPA of 2.5, the student will be placed on academic probation within the Family Life Major until the GPA is again at or above the 2.5 required to be in good standing. Academic probation puts continuation in the Family Life Major in jeopardy, as the student will not be able to complete the major unless the 2.5 GPA is reinstated. Students on academic probation within the major will not be placed in fieldwork (FAM390A/B, FAM490A/B) or be mentored in a Family Life senior project (FAM483).
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Fieldwork Requirements
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12 credits
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FAM390A
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Fieldwork IA
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3
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FAM390B
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Fieldwork IB
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3
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FAM490A
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Fieldwork IIA
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3
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FAM490B
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Fieldwork IIB
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3
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Students in the Family Life major are required to complete two semesters volunteering with a church group or community agency prior to applying for admission to the Family Life major. Fieldwork I (FAM390A & FAM390B) will normally be taken in the junior year; students will spend 120 clock hours each semester at a non-profit agency that supports and /or educates families. Fieldwork II (FAM490A & FAM490B) will normally be taken in the senior year; students will spend 120 clock hours each semester, or by special arrangement a student may be permitted to substitute a full time one semester placement, working with a Family Life professional in a congregational setting. Students not intending to work in a congregational setting will do Fieldwork II at a human services community agency.
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Theology Requirements
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13 credits
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BIV131
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Introduction to Christian Religion
(Credits included in General Studies Core)
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(3)
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EDU408
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Teaching the Christian Faith (w)
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2
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EDU445
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Office of the Christian Teacher
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2
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REL241
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Biblical Literature I-Old Testament
(Credits included in General Studies Core)
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(3)
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REL242
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Biblical Literature II-New Testament
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3
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THY301
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Christian Doctrine I
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3
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THY302
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Christian Doctrine II
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3
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Senior Project
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1 credit
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FAM483
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Senior Project
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1-5
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0708AC
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