Toddler playing in a sandbox at Child Development and Family Center outdoor playground, with other children running and playing in the background

Minor in Family and Child Studies

The family and child studies (FCS) minor offers the opportunity to take courses in human growth and development, family dynamics and family relationships. The minor prepares students to pursue a variety of careers relating to serving families and children. Students need to complete 21 semester hours of coursework. Communicative Disorders majors are eligible to declare this minor.

Due to limited availability, the FCS minor may only be declared during certain times of the year. Please call the college office at 815-753-1891 to find out availability.

Contact Us

School of Clinical and Developmental Sciences
122 Wirtz Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115

815-753-1543
scds@niu.edu

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Here's what you can do with a human development and family sciences degree from NIU.