Family Studies and Gerontology (FSG) is a psychology/sociology program that emphasizes the development of individuals throughout the lifespan; prenatal to death. Students in FSG gain hands-on experiences in social services in order to apply skills. Courses include those such as counseling, family communication, human development, death and dying, crisis intervention, family dynamics, adulthood and aging, and social services resources. Students who complete their degrees with this major are broadly trained and able to fulfill many job categories.

Some job titles of recent FSG graduates are:

Behavioral Health --Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist,
Intake Coordinator
Mental Health Coordinator
Social Worker Assistant
Social Worker I
Social Worker Assistant
Community Life Coordinator
Child development Center Administrator
Thought Field Therapist
Assisted Living Customer Sales Representative
Probation Counselor
Assisted Living Administrator
Nursing Home Administrator
Community Education Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Quality Assurance Coordinator,
Social Service Specialist
Social Service Director
Activities Director
Victim-Witness Coordinator
Victim’s Advocate Care Coordinator
Therapeutic Mentor
Community Outreach Coordinator
Community Resource Coordinator
Community Recruiter
Case Manager
Lont-Term Care Ombudsman Supervisor
Hospital Patient Family Representative
Chaplain
Prevention Specialist
Community At Risk Counselor
Intervention Specialist.

Selected graduate study areas are:

Gerontology
Human Relations
Counseling Psychology Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy
Religious Education
Business Management

Continuing education and certification areas:

Nursing Home Administration
Assisted Living Administration
Chaplaincy
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Oklahoma Aging Advocacy Academy
Alternative Teaching Certification for Public Schools
Police Academy
Certified Critical Incident Stress Manager/Debriefer