Family Studies
The Family Studies program at Los Angeles Mission College can prepare you for a rewarding career working with children, parents and families in a variety of settings. You will learn about current issues facing families and explore the areas of family development, family support systems, and workforce opportunities.
This program provides a path to earning a Certificate of Achievement so you can begin working while you continue to pursue your Associate Degree, and transfer to a four-year university.
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REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Social Worker
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Head Start Family Advocate
- Child Abuse Services
- Home Visitor
- School or Family Counselor
- Foster Youth Services
- Parent Educator
Degrees and Certificates
- Certificate of Achievement. Enter the workforce and earn while you learn.
- Associate Degree. Transfer to a four-year university and continue with your higher education.
Curriculum (18 units)
| REQUIRED COURSES |
Units |
| Ch Dev 1 Child Growth and Development |
3 |
| Ch Dev 11 Child, Family and Community |
3 |
| Fam&CS 31 Marriage and Family Life |
3 |
| Fam& 70 Field Experience in Family & Consumer Studies |
3 |
| Units: |
12 |
| ELECTIVES (Select Two) |
Units |
| Ch Dev 55 Home Visitation Programs |
3 |
| Fam& 6 Challenges of Aging |
3 |
| Fam& 91 Life Management |
3 |
| Soc 28 The Family: A Sociological Approach |
3 |
| Soc 31 Sociology of Gender |
3 |
| Psych 41 Life Span Psychology |
3 |
| Total Electives Units: |
6 |
Total Curriculum units: 18