Family and Community Services

A program that focuses on the development and implementation of public, private, and voluntary support services for individuals, families, and localities and that prepares individuals to function in a variety of occupations promoting family life, and family/community development. Includes instruction in family systems, human development, social services, community social and economic development, social policy, voluntary sector activities, and outreach and community education.

Students majoring in Family and Community Services can advance up to a Postbaccalaureate certificate. On average, 94% percent of women and 6% percent of men make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Family and Community Services is most common in Tennessee. The Median Starting Salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Community Services is $31,400.