{"id":5606,"date":"2025-09-11T15:27:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T19:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5606"},"modified":"2026-02-25T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:51:11","slug":"ba-family-science-and-human-development","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/ba-family-science-and-human-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Science and Human Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Family Science and Human Development<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=ba\">BA<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=certification\">Teacher Certification<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090225_fshd-ba-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090225_fshd-ba-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A Family Science and Human Development student speaks with her professor.\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<p>The BA in Family Science and Human Development (FSHD) prepares you for careers that aim to strengthen the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the life course. Rooted in social justice, inclusion, and equity, our program takes a multidisciplinary and developmental approach to understanding families and solving complex challenges facing individuals, families, and communities today. With a brand-new online degree completion option, you can pursue your studies wherever life takes you.<\/p>\n<p>Our graduates are forward-thinking practitioners and educators who are prepared for careers in education, healthcare, counseling, and mental health, family and social services, policy and community-based organizations \u2014 or continue into graduate studies.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Program Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Online and on-campus options<\/li>\n<li>Multidisciplinary curriculum rooted in equity and inclusion<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on field experiences and internships<\/li>\n<li>Teacher certification options (P-3 and K-6)<\/li>\n<li>Eligible for Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential offered through the National Council on Family Relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/portal\/admissions\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquire\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=hybrid\">Hybrid<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=online\">Online<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Start Date<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/online\/montclair-online-program-calendar\/\">Online (Fall & Spring)<\/a>\r\n<\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=cchl\">College for Community Health<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a>; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=public-service-and-the-humanities\">Public Service and the Humanities<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Concentrations Offered<\/strong><br \/>Family and Human Services; Child and Lifespan Development<\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Explore Your Options<\/h2>\n<p>You can further tailor your BA in Family Science and Human Development by choosing one of two concentrations: Family and Human Services, focused on careers in human and community services or Child and Lifespan Development, designed for students pursuing teacher certification (P-3, K-6, or combined BA\/MAT) or careers with children and families throughout the lifespan.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Family and Human Services<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Family and Human Services concentration equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to strengthen the health and well-being of families and people across the lifespan. You\u2019ll study various cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts that shape individual and family life, while applying research and theory to real-world challenges. Through early field experiences and a senior internship in a community agency or human services organization, you\u2019ll graduate with hands-on experience that employers value.<\/p>\n<p>Career paths include counseling, youth programming, healthy aging advocates,\u00a0 family and social services, healthcare, social work, community-based organizations and public policy. You\u2019ll also qualify for\u00a0 the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential\u2014recognized nationally as the gold standard in the field\u2014without taking the exam. This concentration is ideal if you want to make a direct impact on families and communities.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/family-and-human-services-concentration-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Child and Lifespan Development<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Child and Lifespan Development concentration prepares you for teacher certification at the P-3 or K-6 level through 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s Teacher Education Program. You\u2019ll explore how children and families grow and thrive within diverse cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts, while learning strategies and interventions that you will apply in educational or early childhood settings. This field is also excellent for those pursuing non-teaching careers looking to make a difference with individuals, families, or within organizations. With a strong focus on both academic excellence and social responsibility, this track empowers you to guide the next generation of learners while strengthening school-family-community partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>Child and Lifespan Development is the only concentration at 麻豆传媒在线 that enables you to\u00a0obtain P-3 certification and qualify for the Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development certification, which enables you to teach family relations and human development to provide career-related instruction in all NJ public schools, K-12, including approved career and technical education programs in grades 9-12.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/child-and-lifespan-development-concentration-ba\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Minor in Family Science and Human Development<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>The Family Science and Human Development minor complements any major by adding interdisciplinary knowledge of both theoretical foundations and practical applications for working with people in any setting. As a student in this minor, you have the opportunity to learn and develop your soft skills, such as navigating conflict, managing anxiety and stress, communicating effectively,\u00a0 and working in group settings. Understanding these skills helps students thrive in their communities, families and workplace.<\/p>\n<p>This 18-credit minor provides an expansive view of the field of family science, including a focus on human development through different life stages, and family development across the life course. The selection of electives is intentionally flexible so you can enroll in courses related to your interests and career goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/family-science-human-development-minor\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Teaching Options<\/h2>\n<p>The Family Science and Human Development major offers two pathways to teacher certification within the bachelor&#8217;s degree program.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Early Childhood Teacher<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>By partnering with the Teacher Education Program, the Child and Lifespan Development concentration prepares you to teach children from Preschool through Grade 3. You\u2019ll explore how children and families grow and thrive within diverse cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts, while learning strategies and interventions that you will apply in educational or early childhood settings. This field is also excellent for those pursuing non-teaching careers looking to make a difference with individuals, families, or within organizations. With a strong focus on both academic excellence and social responsibility, this track empowers you to guide the next generation of learners while strengthening school-family-community partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>Child and Lifespan Development is the only concentration at 麻豆传媒在线 that enables you to\u00a0obtain P-3 certification and qualify for the Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development certification, which enables you to teach family relations and human development to provide career-related instruction in all NJ public schools, K-12, including approved career and technical education programs in grades 9-12.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">Elementary School Teacher<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>By partnering with the Teacher Education Program, the Child and Lifespan Development concentration prepares you to teach children from Kindergarten through Grade 6. You\u2019ll explore how children and families grow and thrive within diverse cultural, community, and socioeconomic contexts, while learning strategies and interventions that you will apply in educational or early childhood settings. This field is also excellent for those pursuing non-teaching careers looking to make a difference with individuals, families, or within organizations. With a strong focus on both academic excellence and social responsibility, this track empowers you to guide the next generation of learners while strengthening school-family-community partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row program-page-expandables\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<h2>Combined Degree Programs<\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<div class=\"prpl-drawer compact\"><div class=\"prpl-drawer-header\">BA&sol;MAT in Teaching<\/div><div class=\"prpl-drawer-content\">\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about helping children thrive and want to make a difference as an educator, 麻豆传媒在线\u2019s Combined B.A.\/M.A.T. program in Family Science &amp; Human Development with a concentration in Child and Lifespan Development is the perfect pathway. This 5-year program allows you to earn both a Bachelor\u2019s and Master of Arts in Teaching and allows you to choose between elementary certification in Kindergarten through Grade 6 or Preschool through Grade 3.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the undergraduate teaching options, the MAT program also includes a secondary certification for Teachers of Students with Disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Through this program, you\u2019ll study child and lifespan development while also completing education coursework and classroom experiences. As a senior, you\u2019ll take graduate-level \u201cswing courses\u201d that count toward both degrees, saving time and preparing you for a seamless transition into your master\u2019s year. By graduation, you\u2019ll be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and certification to become a compassionate, effective educator who supports the success of all learners.<\/p>\n<p>Child and Lifespan Development is the only concentration at 麻豆传媒在线 that enables you to obtain P-3 certification and qualify for the Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development certification which enables you to teach family relations and human development to provide career-related instruction in all NJ public schools, K-12, including approved career and technical education programs in grades 9-12.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band red no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Diversity and Privilege at 麻豆传媒在线<\/h2>\n<p>Students in Dr. Soyoung Lee\u2019s <em>Working with Diverse Families and Children<\/em> class (FSHD 418) study different approaches to working with families and children in human service, community and educational settings. As a small group assignment on understanding diversity, students were asked to explore the 麻豆传媒在线 campus and capture photographs symbolizing diversity and privilege.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">\n<h2>What Can I Do With a Degree in Family Science and Human Development?<\/h2>\n<p>Wondering what you can do with a degree in Family Science and Human Development? Opportunities abound! Watch as Dr. Lyndal Khaw, FSHD Department Chair, highlights many of your options.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=073xo5Tw_cw\" class=\"popup-video\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/110414_fshd-ba-checkerboard-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/110414_fshd-ba-checkerboard-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A young teacher sits at a low table with pre-school students and assembles shapes with colorful blocks with them\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Featured Faculty<\/h2>\n<p class='a11y-label'><!-- fetch new: 416.51 ms --><!-- decode:  0.10 ms --><!-- output:  0.05 ms --><\/p><ul class=\"profile-grid\"><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Jonathan Caspi profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/207\/user\/jonathancaspibackbookcover.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/207\/user\/jonathancaspibackbookcover.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~caspij\">Jonathan Caspi<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-6905\">973-655-6905<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:caspij@montclair.edu\">caspij@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Ashley Ermer profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/9247\/user\/0801224819ashleyermer.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/9247\/user\/0801224819ashleyermer.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~ermera\">Ashley Ermer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:ermera@montclair.edu\">ermera@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Lyndal Khaw profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/3326\/user\/Lyndal_Khaw.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/3326\/user\/Lyndal_Khaw.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~khawl\">Lyndal Khaw<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Chairperson<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-3006\">973-655-3006<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:khawl@montclair.edu\">khawl@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Soyoung Lee profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/2023\/user\/101609_1928_LeeSo.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/2023\/user\/101609_1928_LeeSo.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~leeso\">Soyoung Lee<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-3452\">973-655-3452<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:leeso@montclair.edu\">leeso@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"card\"><div class=\"profile-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" alt=\"Olena Nesteruk profile photo\" data-original-image=\"\/profilepages\/media\/1586\/user\/0316206169cehsolenanesteruk2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/profilepages\/media\/1586\/user\/0316206169cehsolenanesteruk2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" \/><\/div><div class=\"profile-text\"><span class=\"name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/~nesteruko\">Olena Nesteruk<\/a><\/span><span class=\"title\">Associate Professor<\/span><span class=\"phone\"><a class=\"a11y-phone-number\" href=\"tel:973-655-7984\">973-655-7984<\/a><\/span><span class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:nesteruko@montclair.edu\">nesteruko@montclair.edu<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>See What our Students Say!<\/h2>\n<div class='program-testimonial'><div class='image-panel mlt-background-cover'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090225_fshd-ba-testimonial-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/?f=\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090225_fshd-ba-testimonial-1.jpg&amp;type=generic&amp;size=0&amp;scale=1x\" \/><\/div><div class='content-panel'>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI love Family Science and Human Development because, as a Hispanic immigrant mother, it empowers me to better understand and support families like mine while strengthening my ability to advocate for children and be a role model for my own.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Oscaterin Bautista<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Program: BA Family Science and Human Development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? Find the right contact below.<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with our enrollment teams for personalized guidance on admission requirements, the application process, key dates, and your next steps toward enrollment.<br \/>\n<div class=\"contact-card-holder\"><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the On-Campus and Hybrid Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for on-campus and hybrid programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:msuadm@montclair.edu\">msuadm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4444\">973-655-4444<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>Susan A. Cole Hall, Suite 100<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">For the Online Program<\/p>Get help with requirements, deadlines, documents and the application process for fully online programs.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:discover@enroll.montclair.edu\">discover@enroll.montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-658-4535\">973-658-4535<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"contact-card\"><div class=\"narrative\"><p class=\"name\">Family Science and Human Development Department<\/p>Contact the Family Science and Human Development department for course planning, electives and faculty guidance.<\/div><div class=\"details\"><ul class=\"contact-list\"><li><svg title=\"envelope icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 64l512 0 0 80L256 320 0 144 0 64zM0 448L0 182.8 237.9 346.4 256 358.8l18.1-12.5L512 182.8 512 448 0 448z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"mailto:fshd@montclair.edu\">fshd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"phone icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"tel:973-655-4171\">973-655-4171<\/a><\/li><li><svg title=\"map icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg>University Hall, Room 4130<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin next-steps\">\n\t<div class=\"text-content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"prpl-row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"next-steps-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Wherever you learn\u2014on campus or online\u2014麻豆传媒在线 offers the programs, community and support to help you reach your goals. 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