Family Science

The Family Science program is an excellent combination of traditional science courses along with courses that focus on the science of people. Students in the Family Science program take courses in a wide range of scientific disciplines - biology, chemistry, math and nutrition. And because it's a science degree program about people, students also take courses in family dynamics, human development, family resource management, chid and family education, human sexuality, and parent-child interactions. Family science focuses on the health and well-being of individuals and families by promoting the social and physical environments that support the home and community, appropriate access to resources, and healthy family relationships. Students interested in international learning experiences should contact their faculty advisor and check out possible international exchange opportunities well ahead of time.The Family Science program at UPEI is one of only a handful of Canadian programs with approval from the National Council on Family Relations. This approval means that our graduates are eligible to apply for certification as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) upon graduation. Our graduates are working with children, youth and families in diverse roles such as family educators, outreach workers or case managers.

Field of study: Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General