Students eligible: Current University of Illinois students who are pursuing a degree in HDFS.
Semesters of course offerings: Spring, Fall, Summer
Program length: 14 courses
Format: in-person and online
What is the Gateways Family Specialist Credential?
The Gateways Family Specialist Credential (FSC) is for professionals who provide direct services to families. They work in a variety of settings and their titles vary as well. Some of the positions who would apply for the FSC might be Parent Educators, Family Advocates, or Family Case Workers. Those earning the FSC will have special knowledge of family relationships.
Courses
Required Courses
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HDFS 105 |
Introduction to Human Development |
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HDFS 120 |
Introduction to Family Studies |
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HDFS 290 |
Introduction to Research Methods |
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HDFS 291 |
Career Planning & Exploration |
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ALEC 510 |
Program Planning, Implementation, & Evaluation |
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HDFS 420 |
Inequality, Public Policy, & U.S. Families |
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HDFS 426 |
Family Conflict Management |
Elective Courses
Choose one of the Following Courses:
| HDFS 206 | Early Childhood Curriculum Development |
| HDFS 294 | Research Internship* |
| HDFS 494 | Applied Research Methods* |
*these options must have a family theme to the research
Choose one of the Following Courses:
| HDFS 450 | Practicum in HDFS* |
| HDFS 398 | Child Health in South Africa (with internship)* |
*these options must have a family theme to the internship
Choose TWO of the Following Courses:
| HDFS 320 | Families & the Law |
| HDFS 322 | U.S. Latina & Latino Families |
| HDFS 445 | Substance Use & Family Health |
Choose THREE of the Following Courses:
| HDFS 108 | Grief & Loss Across the Lifespan |
| HDFS 208 | Children & Families with Special Needs |
| HDFS 305 | Middle Childhood |
| HDFS 408 | Hospitalized Children |
| HDFS 425 | Family Stress and Change |
Undergraduate Advising
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