WHEREAS, Winthrop University has long offered a degree program entitled Family and
Consumer Sciences; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Bachelor of Science degree program in Human Development and
Family Studies will replace the existing program in Family and Consumer Sciences;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies is to prepare
graduates for careers in human and consumer service-oriented agencies where children
and families are the focus; and
WHEREAS, the B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies is designed as a strong
interdisciplinary program that includes coursework that spans the ten Family Life
Education Content Areas established by the National Council on Family Relations allowing
graduates of the program to be eligible to receive Certified Family Life Educator
certification, a national credential recognized by many employers; and
WHEREAS, the proposed degree is consistent with Winthrop University's Mission Statement
wherein the University seeks to provide "personalized and challenging undergraduate,
graduate, and continuing professional education programs of national caliber within
a context dedicated to public service to the State of South Carolina";
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Bachelor of Science in Human Development and
Family Studies, be established.
June 10, 2016
