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 in Family Studies so you can begin working while you continue to pursue your Associate Degree, and transfer to a four-year university.
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 - Family Studies will prepare you to enter the workforce as you continue your education.
- Gainful Employment Disclosures
- Associate in Arts (AA) - Family Studies will fulfill partial requirements for transfer to a four-year university.
Contact Information
Prof. Ivet Bazikyan
Email: Bazikyl@lamission.edu
Phone: (818) 833-3422
Curriculum
| REQUIRED COURSES | Units |
|---|---|
| Ch Dev 001 - Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Ch Dev 011 - Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| Fam&CS 031 - Marriage and Family Life | 3 |
| Fam&CS 070 - Field Experience in Family & Consumer Studies | 3 |
| Total Required Units: | 12 |
| ELECTIVES (Select Two) | Units |
|---|---|
| Ch Dev 055 - Home Visitation Programs | 3 |
| Fam&CS 006 - Challenges of Aging | 3 |
| Fam&CS 091 - Life Management | 3 |
| Soc 028 - The Family: A Sociological Approach | 3 |
| Soc 031 - Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| Psych 041 - Life Span Psychology | 3 |
| Total Electives Units: | 6 |