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C185 - Family Relations (Certificate)

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BYU-Idaho Certificate

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Program Name

Family Relations Certificate

Program Description

The Family Relations Certificate provides students with foundational knowledge and transferable skills to strengthen family relationships and prepare for entry-level human services roles. Coursework emphasizes systems thinking, integration of family science with gospel principles, and practical skills in communication, conflict management, child development, and family financial management. These transferable skills are valuable for strengthening families and for entry-level roles that involve supporting individuals and families in service-oriented settings.

Potential Employment

The positions listed below represent employment opportunities within the human services field. Graduates may also pursue careers in other fields that value the interpersonal and analytical skills developed in this program.

  • Social and human service assistant

  • Juvenile services

  • Psychiatric technician

  • Case aide

  • Childcare worker/teacher

1. Communicate the basic principles concerning healthy family relationships effectively.

2. Demonstrate effective conflict management skills.

3. Use creative thinking to design a practical and sustainable budget for an individual or family.