Family Studies

A Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from TWU prepares you to interact with people of different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds to strengthen families and improve lives. Through this program, you’ll develop knowledge and skills to work effectively with people experiencing the effects of poverty, abuse, changes in family situations and more.

Career Opportunities

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  • Adoption and foster care agencies
  • Social service agencies ranging from child to geriatric
  • Outreach agencies
  • Adult and child protection advocacy

Students can also choose the family studies occupational therapy (OT) track in order to prepare for a graduate-level program in occupational therapy.

Degree Plans

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*The programs meet the National Council on Family Relations standards and criteria for the Provisional Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation.

Courses offered by semester

How to Apply

Undergraduate Admission

When you apply to TWU, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to TWU is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.

Check out the links below for specific admissions information:

Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions Processing.

Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425649
Denton, TX 76204-5649
oap@twu.edu
940-898-3076 or 1-866-809-6130 ext. 3076

Online Completion Transfer Option

We work closely with multiple community colleges around the state. We offer an online completion option to allow transfer students to remain in their communities while completing a bachelor’s degree remotely.

For more information about this option, please contact our undergraduate advisor Jordyn Randall at jrandall3@twu.edu or call (940) 898-2695.

Schedule an advising session

Contact

Jordyn Randall
Undergraduate Advisor
jrandall3@twu.edu 
940-898-2695

Page last updated 11:16 AM, March 7, 2024