Minor in Child Studies

The minor in Child Studies (reference number 336) requires a minimum of 21 semester hours. A grade of “C” or above must be earned in the following Family and Consumer Science (FACS) courses required for the minor:

• FACS 191
• FACS 297
• FACS 395
• FACS 492
• FACS 494
• Plus 6 hours of approved electives chosen in consultation with departmental advisor.

A minor is required for most major areas of study at WKU. For additional information about online undergraduate degree options, visit www.wku.edu/online/bach-programs.php or for overall degree requirements (i.e. minimum number of hours required, etc.), please visit www.wku.edu/registrar/degree_certification.php.

Please note: Students majoring in the child studies concentration may not minor in child studies.

Contact Us

For additional information about this minor, please email Dr. Darbi Haynes-Lawrence or learn.online@wku.edu or call 888-4WKUWEB.