Department of Family Social Science

Undergraduate Students

Welcome to the family social science undergraduate program. This multidisciplinary major is a great match for students interested in helping people, developing counseling skills, and understanding human relationships across the lifespan.

After completing extensive coursework in family social science and a rigorous internship, our graduates are well-prepared to work with families in professional environments. Many continue their educations through graduate study in family science or related family programs such as marriage and family therapy or social work.

Our students follow career paths that take them all over the world but they are all committed to one vision: a better future.

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Resources for Students: Admissions

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Welcome to the College of Education and Human Development and to the Department of Family Social Science. Our Department admits students both fall and spring semesters.

Freshmen who wish to apply to the Department of Family Social Science should refer to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Freshmen Admissions Website for admission requirements and application information. Freshmen who are admitted must attend an orientation session offered by the College of Education and Human Development prior to registering for classes.

Students who transfer from outside of the University of Minnesota should refer to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Transfer Admissions Website for admission requirements and application information.

International Students who wish to apply to the Department of Family Social Science should refer to the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities International Admissions Website for admission requirements and application information.