Location:

Manhattan, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Human Services

Program Overview

Program Description:

The degree is uniquely concerned with understanding families and the development, evaluation, and management of program services to them in community context. The program is designed to create better online educational opportunities for family and community science professionals such as Extension agents and for spouses in military service families. The M.S. degree in Family and Community Services will prepare graduates for individual and family services professions that are similar to some positions in social work but distinct from counseling positions. The degree does not lead to licensure.

The program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance(Great Plains IDEA).

Careers in Family and Community Services
Career options for students in family and community services include:

* Community-based programs
* Social work
* Counseling

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

"Kansas State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The family and community services master’s degree is offered through the School of Family Studies and Human Services in the

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 3.0 GPA in the final two years or approximately the last 60 credit hours