Parent and Family Education

Parent and Family Education - Welcome from Dr. Susan Walker from CEHD on Vimeo.

Select a program to learn more about curriculum, experience, and what you'll learn.

M.Ed. - Family Education: Professional Studies

Prepares professionals whose work involves work with parents and families, including licensed teachers, to further develop their knowledge and skills in family education. Many individuals choose to combine this M.Ed. degree program with a teaching license in parent education.

Licensure - Parent & Family Education

Available for those who wish to teach in and lead parent education programs in a variety of school and community settings. In Minnesota, the parent education licensure is required for those teaching in early childhood and family education (ECFE) programs. Though not required for licensure, students may choose to combine this program with an M.Ed. in family education, or other advanced graduate degrees.

Certificate - Parent Education

An online post-baccalaureate program designed for those who wish to teach in and lead parent education programs in a variety of school and community settings that do not require a Minnesota teaching license.

If you have questions about one of our programs in family education, contact Mike Brown (email: famed@umn.edu, phone: 612-624-1294).