Quarter Units Required: 96
The focus of the MA in Family Life Education degree is to prepare students for doing training in family life in the church and in the community organizations where preventive, educational and remedial skill development in parenting, family life and communication is offered.
Distinctives
The erosion of marriage and family life is of great concern to the church and the community at large. Response to this national crisis has largely been through therapy for victims, while procedures for assisting healthy families have often been deferred. In order to reinforce and assist the church in its ministry to and for the family, Fuller is offering training in family life education through the combined resources of the School of Theology and the Marriage and Family Department of the School of Psychology.
Typical Students
Students in this program are interested in working in the area of family education and ministry.
Normal Progression
This degree can be completed in two years. However, many pursue the program on a part-time basis and thereby extend their study over a longer period of time. In addition to the daytime schedule and normal ten-week quarters, a full range of evening courses and intensive ten-day courses are offered regularly, making possible a flexible program of study.
Ministries
The degree prepares students to work as family life educators in the church or parachurch organizations.
Further Studies
The MA in Family Life Education does not solely prepare students for doctoral studies.
Locations
The complete MA in Family Life Education degree can be earned in Pasadena and Seattle. Partial coursework can be done at any Fuller campus or via distance learning.
Online Options
Students may take up to four courses through distance learning.