Parent and family education programs

The Parent and Family Education program is the only fully online program in the state of Minnesota and one of the leading Parent and Family Education licensure programs in the nation.

Unsure which program is right for you? Learn more about all of our program track options in the Parent and Family Education Program Manual. Combining programs may require multiple applications and application fees.

Questions about our program requirements? Email famed@umn.edu.

Master's of Education in Family Education

• A 30-credit master's program with an oral exam (non-licensure track).

Parent and Family Education Teacher License

• Online 25-credit Parent and Family Education License program

Master's of Education in Family Education with Parent and Family Education Teaching License

• A 30-credit master's program with an oral exam (completing requirements for licensure).

Parent Education Certificate

• 15-credit online Parent Education Certificate program

Interested in a minor in Parent and Family Education? The Parent and Family Education Program Manual Minors page has information and a list of minors offered across the University of Minnesota. Learn more about the Parent and Family Education programs offered by the Department of Family Social Science and support for students as well as program contacts at the FSoS PFE overview web page.