X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Family and Child Studies (FCS)
Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
Family and Child Studies is offered as a minor in the honours program. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary studies which have a specific focus on human development over the life span and on the applied questions which relate to the needs of children and the functioning of families. Elective courses may be chosen to emphasize the family, the child, or a combination of the two. Students seeking counselling should consult with a faculty advisor in the Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition.
Students who wish to declare the FCS minor, must have a cumulative average of 70% or better in the following foundation courses:
| FRHD*1010 | [0.50] | Human Development |
| FRHD*1020 | [0.50] | Couple and Family Relationships |
| NUTR*1010 | [0.50] | Introduction to Nutrition |
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits is required, including:
| FRHD*1010 | [0.50] | Human Development |
| FRHD*1020 | [0.50] | Couple and Family Relationships |
| FRHD*2270 | [0.50] | Development in Early and Middle Childhood |
| FRHD*3040 | [0.50] | Parenting and Intergenerational Relationships |
| NUTR*1010 | [0.50] | Introduction to Nutrition |
A further 2.50 credits selected from the following, at least 1.00 of which must be at the 3000 level:
| ANTH*2660 | [0.50] | Contemporary Indigenous Peoples in Canada * |
| ANTH*3770 | [0.50] | Kinship, Family, and Power * |
| FRHD*2060 | [0.50] | Adult Development and Aging |
| FRHD*2100 | [0.50] | Development of Human Sexuality |
| FRHD*2110 | [0.50] | Children and Youth with Exceptionalities |
| FRHD*2260 | [0.50] | Infant Development |
| FRHD*2280 | [0.50] | Adolescent Development |
| FRHD*3060 | [0.50] | Principles of Social Gerontology |
| FRHD*3090 | [0.50] | Poverty and Health |
| FRHD*3400 | [0.50] | Communication and Counselling Skills |
| HIST*3200 | [0.50] | Youth in History |
| NUTR*2050 | [0.50] | Nutrition Through the Life Cycle |
| NUTR*3150 | [0.50] | Aging and Nutrition |
Note:PSYC*2450 may be substituted for FRHD*2270; PSYC*3450 or SOAN*3100 may be substituted for FRHD*3040.
Note: PSYC majors who have taken one or more of the following PSYC courses can count them towards the further 2.50 credits required for the minor: PSYC*2310, PSYC*3300, PSYC*3490, PSYC*3570, PSYC*3800, PSYC*3850.
* Note: Courses marked with an asterisk* may require the completion of additional prerequisites not included in the requirements for the Family and Child Studies minor. Students should consult the most recent Undergraduate Calendar (Chapter XII – Course Descriptions) for specific prerequisites.
Note: Students from other institutions who transfer to the University of Guelph and wish to declare the FCS minor must also meet the cumulative average requirement. If an external transfer student is granted credit for one or more of the foundation courses listed above, then they must attain a cumulative average of 70% or better in the remaining required FCS foundation courses.