Family Studies Degree

The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer family studies degrees.

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Sarah Lawrence College

1300 Massachusetts Avenue, Troy, NY

About
Sarah Lawrence College, located in Bronxville, New York, was founded in 1926 by William Van Duzer Lawrence in remembrance of his wife.The school was modelled after the Oxford educational model, and was originally formed as a women's educational institution. Students were originally required to participate in feminine instruction courses, such as the application of makeup, but that fell by the wayside as the school further developed its curriculum and liberal arts approach. At one point the school was in discussions to merge with Princeton University though the merger never materialized. In 1968 the school became a coeducational institution admitting both men and women.


Academics
Sarah Lawrence College offers a large number of programs resulting in a bachelor's or master's degree. These programs are offered on a foundation of liberal arts which allows for diversity in education while maintaining a focus on a particular area of study. Students are encouraged to experience a variety of courses and expand their interests. All educators at the school are on equal footing, with no hierarchy or student lecturers. Additionally students are evaluated fully at the end of each course by their teacher in order to have a better understanding of where their strengths and weakness may lay.


Programs offered include:

• Art History
• Biology
• Philosophy
• Chemistry
• Anthropology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students who wish to enroll at Sarah Lawrence College must complete the application and submit it along with the fee, transcripts and test scores. Students must also supply faculty recommendations and write an admissions essay. The supplied information will be used to review the student candidate, after which a decision will be made regarding admission and notification sent to the student.


Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and work study programs. Student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and supply the given year's tax information both for the student and his or her parents to the school in order to determine need, eligibility and awards.Students may also be eligible for external scholarships, applied for separately and award for reasons outlined by the given scholarship.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sarah Lawrence College offers a master's degree program in family studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).