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 Education takes place in many settings, wherever families need education and prevention programs to strengthen their family life. These include human services, community based education and the Cooperative Extension Service, faith-based organizations, health care, and more. For more examples see http://www.ncfr.org/cert/become/careers.asp.
Certification requires a bachelor's degree and two years professional experience. The CDFS program at Minnesota State University , Mankato has been approved by the National Council on Family Relations. Graduates with an CDFS 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.
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