Family Community Services
Master of Arts
Online
Course Delivery
36
Total Credits
$610
Credit Hour
2 Years
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
The IDEA Family and Community Services masters degree will provide you with a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on understanding family and community dynamics, delivering quality services, and managing programs. Our online format allows flexibility by providing online classes you can complete from any location.
Program Outcomes
This program will provide you with the skills to:
- Strengthen your local community by designing and delivering quality programming
- Empower families during times of transition or stress
- Cultivate strengths of individuals and families
- Recognize the role of diversity (e.g., racial/ethnic, military, religious) in family and community dynamics
- Understand the unique strengths and challenges of military life
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program work in a variety of settings promoting family life and family/community well-being. Graduates hold jobs in county extension offices, army community services, pre/post-deployment assistance, family advocacy programs, emergency shelters, crisis centers, consumer credit counseling services, and United Way.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi
Director of IDEA's graduate programs
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi is the Graduate Director for IDEA's graduate programs in Youth Development and Family Community Services. Dr. Kiuchi teaches various undergraduate and graduate classes online and offline. He has authored, co-authored, and edited ten books both in English and Japanese.
Course Information
Core
FAM 801 - Family Resource Management (3 Credits)
FAM 801 - Crises Across the Lifespan (3 Credits)
FAM 802 - Family Dynamics (3 Credits)
FAM 803 - Lifespan Development (3 Credits)
FAM 804 - Interpersonal Relationships (3 Credits)
FAM 808 - Program Administration & Management (3 Credits)
FAM 809 - Program Design, Evaluation & Implementation (3 Credits)
HDFS 814/FAM 804 - Parenting Education (3 Credits)
HDFS 874/FAM 800 - Foundations & Principles of Family & Community Services (3 Credits)
HDFS 875/FAM 805 - Resilience in Families (3 Credits)
Elective
FAM 892 - Nongovernmental Organizations & Families: A Global Perspective (3 Credits)
FAM 892 - Grant Development & Management (3 Credits)
HDFS 895 - Families in Poverty (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- Previous work experience
Resume/CV that includes employment history, education including degrees and honors, student organizations, professional organizations, special awards, research, creative work and other material related to your professional background and experience - Taken the TOEFL
Only required if English is not your native language - A written personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete the university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- You must also complete the Department Application Form which includes your academic statement and your personal statement.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
All applicants must clearly indicate the faculty member(s) from whom they wish to receive research mentorship. Masters plan A track. You do not need to submit GRE scores if you are a U.S. resident applying to the Masters Plan B (professional track) program. International applicants must submit GRE scores for the Plan A and Plan B Master's Program.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$610
$610
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
The IDEA Family and Community Services masters degree will provide you with a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on understanding family and community dynamics, delivering quality services, and managing programs. Our online format allows flexibility by providing online classes you can complete from any location.
Program Outcomes
This program will provide you with the skills to:
- Strengthen your local community by designing and delivering quality programming
- Empower families during times of transition or stress
- Cultivate strengths of individuals and families
- Recognize the role of diversity (e.g., racial/ethnic, military, religious) in family and community dynamics
- Understand the unique strengths and challenges of military life
Career Outlook
Graduates of this program work in a variety of settings promoting family life and family/community well-being. Graduates hold jobs in county extension offices, army community services, pre/post-deployment assistance, family advocacy programs, emergency shelters, crisis centers, consumer credit counseling services, and United Way.
A Top-Ranked Education
- 60th Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- 123rd Global University — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi
Director of IDEA's graduate programs
Dr. Yuya Kiuchi is the Graduate Director for IDEA's graduate programs in Youth Development and Family Community Services. Dr. Kiuchi teaches various undergraduate and graduate classes online and offline. He has authored, co-authored, and edited ten books both in English and Japanese.
Course Information
Core
FAM 801 - Family Resource Management (3 Credits)
FAM 801 - Crises Across the Lifespan (3 Credits)
FAM 802 - Family Dynamics (3 Credits)
FAM 803 - Lifespan Development (3 Credits)
FAM 804 - Interpersonal Relationships (3 Credits)
FAM 808 - Program Administration & Management (3 Credits)
FAM 809 - Program Design, Evaluation & Implementation (3 Credits)
HDFS 814/FAM 804 - Parenting Education (3 Credits)
HDFS 874/FAM 800 - Foundations & Principles of Family & Community Services (3 Credits)
HDFS 875/FAM 805 - Resilience in Families (3 Credits)
Elective
FAM 892 - Nongovernmental Organizations & Families: A Global Perspective (3 Credits)
FAM 892 - Grant Development & Management (3 Credits)
HDFS 895 - Families in Poverty (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- Previous work experience
Resume/CV that includes employment history, education including degrees and honors, student organizations, professional organizations, special awards, research, creative work and other material related to your professional background and experience - Taken the TOEFL
Only required if English is not your native language - A written personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete the university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- You must also complete the Department Application Form which includes your academic statement and your personal statement.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
All applicants must clearly indicate the faculty member(s) from whom they wish to receive research mentorship. Masters plan A track. You do not need to submit GRE scores if you are a U.S. resident applying to the Masters Plan B (professional track) program. International applicants must submit GRE scores for the Plan A and Plan B Master's Program.
Key Dates
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Tuition & Fees per credit
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$610
$610
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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