Program Overview
Professionals educated in Family Studies and Gerontology will play a pivotal role in our transforming society. Americans are aging and living longer, and young families are also caught in this sea of change. Whether you want to change or advance your career, you can make an impact in this field.
By attending class one night a week, students can earn a bachelor’s degree while learning about family dynamics and relationships, the processes of development and aging, and the social service resources available in contemporary society.
If you’ve earned some college credit and are ready to reach your goals, complete the information form to be contacted by one of our enrollment counselors.
5
week course format
7
start dates per year
Graduate in as few as
18 months
36
total credit hours
$450
per credit hour
Learn entirely online or on campus one night a week
How it Works
Earning a degree while working full time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:
- Classes take place one night a week or entirely online.
- Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
- You can earn up to 30 hours of college credit for what you already know.
- Earn up to 9 hours of college credit from field-specific credentials, certifications, or other professional development
- Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
- Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
- Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
- A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.
Meet the Program Director
Dr. Delilah Joiner Martin
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There is a thought that I treasure that has influenced me deeply by John Wesley. Wesley is attributed to having cultivated the idea of faith-mentoring pairs and twin souls in relation to the spiritual journey. It has been written that John Wesley "discovered what Italian author Lucian de Crescenzo knew: 'We are, each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly embracing each other'" (Tracy, 2003, p. 19). In our mission in higher education, we have the privilege and great honor to come alongside our adult learners for only a short season but it is my earnest prayer that in our season together, we will help our learners find their other wing and be provided the opportunity to fly.
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- Meet the admission requirements for your specific program
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