Family Life Educator

Becoming a Certified Family Life Educator

The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) certifies family life educators. Certification is available to professionals from all disciplines who have met the requirements in 10 substance areas.

Family Life Educator Certification

• Recognizes a proven background and broad understanding of family life issues.
• Validates experience and education.
• Recognizes the comprehensive range of issues constituting family life education.
• Acknowledges the preventive focus of family life education.
• Provides avenues for networking.

Certification requires a bachelor's degree and two years professional experience. The FLCD program at Minnesota State University , Mankato has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations. Graduates with an FLCD major or minor who have taken the approved courses are eligible to apply for provisional certification using the abbreviated process and paying a reduced application fee. After two years of professional experience they can apply for full certification.

Fore more information please visit the National Council on Family Relations website.