Bachelor of Integrated Studies

• Individualized academic program
• Education in multiple disciplines, expanding your career prospects
• Knowledge to work with families and children in your career

You will acquire a respect for diversity and the ability to create environments that enhance the lives and healthy development of children, adults and families over the life span.
Addressing the holistic needs of children and their families, the curriculum provides you with a thorough understanding of family relations, child growth and development, interpersonal relations, resource management and family finance.

For a child and family studies emphasis, a minimum of 18 credit hours are required (9 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives). Two courses must be upper division (3000 level or higher).

Course Requirements

If you're interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Integrated Studies with a concentration in child and family studies, contact WSU’s BIS office for more information or to schedule an appointment. The BIS coordinator will help you plan a course of study to meet your goals. 

Courses in Child & Family Studies must be approved by CHF department program director Darcy Gregg.