Applied Family Science (Minor)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Applied Family Science

Unit: Kent School of Social Work and Family Sciences (KE)
Academic Plan Code(s): CFT MINAFS

The Kent School of Social Work & Family Science offers a minor in Applied Family Science which is open to all UofL undergraduate students. Admission to the minor requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. For graduation with the minor, all required courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor.

Program Requirements

BSW 202Intimate and Family Relationships - SB3
BSW 359Introduction to Family Therapy Practice3
Select one course from the following:3
Parent Education and Guidance
Intro Child Abuse Interventions
Select one course from the following:3
Sociology of Families
Human Behavior and the Social Environment I
Social Justice Issues and Latinx Communities
Intro Special Topics in Social Work
Select one course from the following:3
Human Development and Learning
Human Behavior and the Social Environment II
Intro Social Work and Human Sexuality
Select one course from the following:3
Family Life Education: Principles, Methods Development and Skill Application
Public Health Communication Theory and Practice
Needs Assessment in Healthcare Organizations
Evaluation and Measurement in Education
Minimum Total Hours18

At least (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.