The Department
The Department of Family Social Science (map) provides outstanding undergraduate, master's and doctoral level education dealing with all aspects of family life in the U.S. and around the world, with the full range of factors affecting families, with family therapy, and family education. In national rankings the department is considered the premier family department in America. Departmental faculty are leaders in family research, family theory, family therapy, family education, and consultation on family issues.
Our Mission
To enhance the well-being of diverse families in a changing world through
teaching, research and outreach.
Our Vision
Family Social Science will be the international leader in:
Undergraduate, graduate, and extension education
Discovery and application of new knowledge
Innovative engagement with communities
Our Values
Collaboration
Excellence
Diversity
Inclusiveness
Innovation
Social Relevance
Timeline: History of FSoS