Credit hours: 3
This course focuses on early development—conception through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physical, psychological and social processes that form the foundation upon which development rests.

Credit hours: 2
This course examines adult learning theory and various learning styles. The course provides a model that is used to analyze life experience.

Credit hours: 2
This course examines interpersonal communication and the factors that influence its effectiveness in professional, family, and personal relationships.

Credit hours: 3
This course provides a study of development from young adulthood through later life. An introduction to the field of gerontology is also given.

Credit hours: 2
This course studies the origin, development, functions, and problems of the basic social institution of our culture—the family. A systems approach is used to study the relationships and dynamics of family functioning.

Credit hours: 0
This seminar examines the social, economic, and legal services that are relevant to the family and later life adults. Special coverage will be given to the availability of public and private resources. This seminar lays the foundational framework for the practicum in a community setting and the research component. 

Credit hours: 3
This course provides a survey and application of the basic data analysis methods used in the process of evaluation, including a study of both descriptive and inferential statistical methods.

Credit hours: 3
This course combines the relevant principles and techniques of counseling and is designed to develop counseling competency.

Credit hours: 3
This course provides study of the Bible as a foundation to an understanding of Western culture and history. The course also explores the Relevance of the Bible to modern day life.

Credit hours: 3
This course examines the various crises and transitions which a family can experience throughout its various stages, as well as the dynamics of relationships and coping strategies for times of transition and crisis.

Credit hours: 2
This course examines management styles and supervisory principles relevant to the administration of programs for the family and aging individuals.

Credit hours: 2
This course examines the techniques for assessing the physical, mental, social, and emotional status of the adult in later life. Emphasis will be given to the development of appropriate methods for optimizing the functioning of the aging individual.

Credit hours: 2
This course explores the modern concepts of death and loss in contemporary society. The course examines the symptoms of grief and loss, and available coping strategies.

Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces ethical theories, perspectives, and principles essential for helping professionals. It is designed to cultivate ethical decision-making through a diverse range of andragogical approaches, addressing personal, social, and professional responsibility. Upon completion of the course, learners will have a deepened understanding of the complex ethical considerations specific to their respective fields, as well as resources necessary to navigate ethical dilemmas.

Credit hours: 3
This intensive, field experience-based learning opportunity begins in the Intro. to Social Services Seminar and through independent sequential study, spans the final two thirds of the FSG program of study.  Focus is given to a unique learner specific hands on experiential learning opportunity incorporating a practicum research component, providing a more relevant and meaningful course of study.