Undergraduate courses

• FMLY 1000 – Families in Contemporary Canadian Society
• FMLY 1010 – Human Dev3elopment in the Family
• FMLY 1012 – Introduction to Social Development
• FMLY 1420 – Family Management Principles
• FMLY 2400 – Family Financial Health
• FMLY 2500 – Diversity and Families
• FMLY 2600 - Foundations of Childhood Developmental Health
• FMLY 2650 – The Social Aspects of Aging
• FMLY 2800 – Family Violence
• CHSC 3002 – Addiction in the Family
• FMLY 3220 - Death and the Family
• FMLY 3330 – Parenting and Developmental Health

What this career path is about
This pathway prepares students to work directly with children, youth, and families facing challenges such as poverty, trauma and family instability.

Students learn how development happens across childhood and adolescence, and how families shape outcomes over time. Courses also focus on adversity, resilience and how to support vulnerable youth in practical ways. This is essential work in Manitoba and across Canada, where youth mental health and family well-being are key priorities.

What this path is about
This pathway prepares students to work in policy, government and non-profit sectors. Students explore how systems like housing, education, and healthcare influence community well-being. They also learn how to design and advocate for policies that promote equity and social justice. This is highly relevant in Canada, where strong public policy systems support social development.

• FMLY 1000 – Families in Contemporary Canadian Society
• FMLY 1010 – Human Dev3elopment in the Family
• FMLY 1012 – Introduction to Social Development
• CHSC 2000 – Applied Epidemiology and Public Health
• CHSC 3002 – Addiction in the Family
• CHSC 3004 – Decolonizing Perspectives in Indigenous Health
• FMLY 3750 – Fundamentals of Health Promotion
• FMLY 3780 – Introduction to the Development of Programs for Children and Families
• FMLY 3790 – Introduction to the Evaluation of Programs for Children and Families

What this path is about
This pathway focuses on improving health at the community and population level. Students learn how social factors like income, housing, and culture shape health outcomes and how programs and policies can address these issues. 

CHSC 2000 introduces key concepts in community health and systems thinking. This work is especially important in Manitoba and Canada, where reducing health inequities is a major priority.

What this path is about
This pathway prepares students for graduate studies and research careers in community health sciences. Students gain skills in research design, data analysis and community-engaged methods.

Advanced courses focus on both qualitative and quantitative approaches and policy development. This work is critical in Canada for generating evidence to improve health systems and promote equity.