MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education

Major: 8139
Effective Term: 2025 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 19.0707

Program Availability: EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Family and Consumer Sciences
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
25-9042.00 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
39-9011.00 Childcare Workers
31-1122.00 Personal Care Aides
43-4061.00 Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
29-2099.08 Patient Representatives
39-9032.00 Recreation Workers
21-2021.00 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
13-1131.00 Fundraisers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-1192.00 Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Family Life Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to study in fields related to family life education, human development, or child and family studies. The program includes study of child and adult development, marriage and family relationships, and the intersections of school, community, and family. Students can pursue careers in public, private, and human service agencies working with children, youth, and families. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Child and Family Organizations, Management and Administration is available and can be fully embedded in this AA.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the developmental framework, processes, and contexts of human development. (CFS205, CFS210, CFS259, COM100, COM110, COM225, COM230, PSY101, SOC101, (COM), [FYC]) 2. Describe basic research methods, ethical considerations, and cross-cultural research in the family and human development field. (BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO201++, BPC110, CFS157, CFS205, CFS210, CFS243, CFS250, CIS103, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS118DB, COM100, COM110, COM225, COM230, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PSY101, PSY230, SOC101, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Describe major theories of human development. (BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO201++, CFS205, CFS259, COM100, COM110, COM225, COM230, FON241, FON241LL, PSY101, SOC101, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Describe the foundations of the family life education field as well as its historical, contemporary, and future contexts. (CFS112, CFS157, CFS177, CFS210, CFS243, CFS250, CFS259, COM100, COM110, COM225, COM230, SOC101, (COM), (CRE), [FYC]) 5. Evaluate current national and global policies and dynamics that impact family systems. (BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO201++, BPC110, CFS157, CFS177, CFS210, CFS243, CFS250, CFS259, CIS103, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS118DB, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PSY101, PSY230, SOC101, SWU225, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 6. Analyze emerging issues that impact the development of family social policy. (BPC110, CFS157, CFS210, CFS243, CFS250, CFS259, CIS103, CIS105, CIS113DE, CIS114DE, CIS118DB, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, GBS221, MAT206, PSY101, PSY230, SOC101, SWU225, (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA]) 7. Compare and contrast historical, social, and political factors, values, and practices that impact diverse family groups. (CFS157, CFS210, CFS243, CFS250, CFS259, SOC101, (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 8. Describe diverse human behaviors throughout the life cycle. (CFS112, CFS157, CFS177, CFS205, CFS210, CFS243, CFS259, PSY101, SOC101, (CRE)) 9. Apply theories and methodologies used when studying human behavior. (BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO201++, CFS157, CFS177, CFS205, CFS210, CFS243, CFS259, FON241, FON241LL, PSY101, SOC101, [SG], [SQ]) 10. Evaluate the context and the issues of work experiences that impact the family and human development professional. (CFS112, CFS210, CFS250, (CRE)) 11. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. For some occupations within this field, students may be required to have a current Identity Verified Print (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and a current TB vaccination. Please consult with your faculty mentor to discuss these and other occupational requirements.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
CFS112 Personal Growth and Family Relations 3 CFS205 Human Development 3 CFS210 Family Life Education 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3			Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science in Family and Human Development Credits: 12 + GBS221 Business Statistics (3) OR + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + SWU225 Statistics for Social Research/Justice and Government (3) 3 Complete nine (9) credits of courses that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: CAP, COM, ECS, PRM, PSY, SHS, SOC, SPE, SWU. Transfer Plan 2: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development Credits: 20 + BIO156++ Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) 4 CFS157 Marriage and Family Life 3 FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition 3 + FON241LL Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory 1 + MAT206 Elements of Statistics (3) OR + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics (3) 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 3: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Human Behavior - Language Track (90/30 Program) Credits: 9-10 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AA Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AB Computer Literacy (4) 3-4 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete. Transfer Plan 4: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Human Behavior - Science Track (90/30 Program) Credits: 12-13 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AA Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AB Computer Literacy (4) 3-4 CIS103 Introduction to Social Media (3) OR CIS113DE Microsoft Word: Word Processing (3) OR CIS114DE Excel Spreadsheet (3) OR CIS118DB Desktop Presentation: PowerPoint (3) 3 NOTE: This pathway represents the 60 credits required to complete the Associate of Arts at MCCCD. Students in the NAU 90/30 program should consult with their NAU advisor to determine the additional 30 credits they should complete. Transfer Plan 5: Arizona Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies - Emphasis in Early Childhood Credits: 18 CFS177 Parent-Child Interaction 3 CFS243 Cross-Cultural Parenting 3 CFS250 Social Policy and Families 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 + PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information. Transfer Plan 6: Arizona Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies - Emphasis in Marriage and Family Credits: 18 CFS177 Parent-Child Interaction 3 CFS243 Cross-Cultural Parenting 3 CFS250 Social Policy and Families 3 CFS259 Sexuality over the Life Span 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Second Language Requirement: Completion of second language courses at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Please see the General Electives for more information.			Credits: 9-20

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 15-38
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 May be met by COM225 in the Restricted Electives area. Recommend PSY290AB Research Methods OR PSY290AC Research Methods for students intending to transfer to University of Arizona.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5) 3-6 Recommend MAT150, MAT151, MAT152, MAT155, or MAT156 for students transferring to University of Arizona. Recommend a four (4) credit or higher course be completed for students transferring to NAU`s BIS in Applied Human Behavior science track to complete at least twelve (12) credits of natural science and mathematics.

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by CFS112 and CFS205 in Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) 8 May be met by Natural Sciences listed among Transfer Plan options in the Restricted Electives area. At least (4) credits must be from the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
			Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommend that students choose general electives from the CFS prefix, specifically the following (if not already required by a student`s chosen transfer plan): CFS240 Human Behavior in Context 3 CFS243 Cross-Cultural Parenting 3 CFS250 Social Policy and Families 3 CFS258 Families in Society 3 CFS259 Sexuality Over the Life Span 3 Students who complete the following courses will satisfy the requirements for the Certificate of Completion (CCL/5401) in Child and Family Organizations Management and Administration: CFS206 Child and Family Organizations: Management and Administration 3 CFS207 Organization and Community Leadership in Child and Family Organizations 3 CFS208 Child and Family Organizations: Fiscal Management and Grant Writing 3 CFS209 Child and Family Organizations: Project Management 3 + FCS250 Portfolio Development and Professional Writing 3 + FCS260 Family and Consumer Science Internship 1 Recommended for Transfer Plan 3: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Applied Human Behavior - Language Track (90/30 Program) Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Recommended for Transfer Plan 2: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development OR Transfer Plan 5: Arizona Christian University, Bachelor of Arts in Family Studies - Emphasis in Early Childhood OR Transfer Plan 6: University of Arizona, Anthropology (Human Biology Emphasis), Bachelor of Science Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent) with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s)

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2024

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education courses in the Computers, Statistics, and Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3 May be met by CIS105, CSC180++, GBS221, MAT206, PSY230, or SWU225 in the Restricted Electives area.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: