Examines family system dynamics and processes, with an emphasis on cultural and contextual factors that influence family functioning and well-being over the lifespan. Examines both healthy and dysfunctional family processes (including abuse, neglect, and family violence). Explores evidence-based prac...
This degree prepares its graduates to use family-centered and strengths-based approaches to support the health and well-being of individuals and families in diverse communities.
This highly relevant and contemporary minor is a 15-credit interdisciplinary program designed especially for students who are interested in how individuals develop and how to improve the quality of life for families and communities. You’ll explore the psychological, social, cultural, and biological d...
This course connects genealogy to history. What do they have in common? How can one make the other better? Students will identify a problem or issue in their family history and use historical research and writing to illuminate it.
Funding for these scholarships comes from philanthropic support to the college. Both need-based and merit-based scholarships are awarded by the college, and most scholarship funds are credited to the student's account in late summer. Most scholarships are available to students across all programs in ...
The integrative studies degree at Mason allows you to gain in-depth knowledge in a wide range of subjects while gaining practical, career-motivated experience. Through the degree, offered by the School of Integrative Studies, you will work with our experienced, award-winning faculty in discussion-ori...
The BA in criminology, law and society provides students with the opportunity to acquire a broader liberal arts education while studying criminology, law and society. The BA degree prepares students for careers in a range of justice, social service, and human services fields. It also provides a stron...
The interdisciplinary minor in childhood studies is designed for students who have a child-related focus in their major and for those who want to explore the topic of childhood. This minor focuses on the study of issues concerning children and their representations, including their experiences in soc...
