Individual, Family, and Community Sciences is a broadly defined field with an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focused on prevention and remediation to uniquely promote various ways to meet human needs. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Individual, Family, and Community Sciences offers a core curriculum, internship, and capstone experience to provide enhanced competence and advanced qualifications grounded in best practice and directed toward success in the helping professions. Graduates of the program are eligible to become Certified Family Life Educators upon National Council on  Family Relations Academic Program  Approval. Graduates may further their careers in leadership of individual, family and community science programs, administration of nonprofits, staff training, grant writing, team leader, program development and coordination, family support, parenting education, financial and family management, operational management, marketing and public relations, research and program evaluation, advocacy and community organizing, advancement and fundraising, and expanding number of roles with private, public, voluntary, international, and nonprofit organizations. NOTE: The Master of Science does not lead to professional licensure as a counselor. See the M.A. in Counseling program for information on counselor preparation programs.

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