Academic Catalog

Family Studies (Certificate)

Department: Education & Family Studies

Program Contact: Danni Larsen

Phone: (435) 283-7487

Department Webpage: www.snow.edu/hfst

Advising Information

Program Description

This one-year certificate program offers practical and theoretical training for the students desiring to be successful in home and family settings. 

Program Outcomes

Students who complete the Family Studies certificate should expect the following outcomes from the program: 

  • Students will understand the major theories of family and/or human development.
  • Students will understand the normal patterns of physical, emotional, social, moral, and cognitive development across the lifespan.
  • Students understand developmentally appropriate practice and strategies for positive guidance and discipline as it relates to parenting and/or education.
  • Students can observe, record, and interpret children's behavior in the context of development theories.
  • Students will understand aspects of the family including but not limited to consumerism, finance, food and nutrition, and relationships.