The Human Development & Family Science undergraduate program has been recognized by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) as a program offering coursework that fulfills the requirements for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential.
If you are interested in pursuing CFLE certification, you must complete the required coursework (see below) plus an internship. Upon graduation, you will qualify to apply for your CFLE certification through the CFLE-Approved Program Application.
About Family Life Education
Family Life Education is the practice of equipping and empowering family members to develop knowledge and skills that enhance well-being and strengthen interpersonal relationships through an educational, preventive, and strengths-based approach (NCFR).
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Career Opportunities
Family Life Educators work in a variety of settings, including health care, community education, faith communities, junior and senior high schools, colleges and universities, social service agencies, corporate settings, government agencies, corrections, retirement communities, and the military, and more.
CFLE Job Market Information ».
Certification Process
Applicants must apply online through the CFLE-approved program application process within two years of graduation, and all courses on the checklist must have been completed no more than seven years prior to graduation.
Applicants eligible to apply through the CFLE-approved program process DO NOT need to take the CFLE exam.
In order to qualify to apply for CFLE certification, you must:
- complete the coursework listed below;
- submit an official transcript;
- complete the NCFR requirements (update your profile, sign the code of ethics, etc.);
- pay an application fee;
In addition, if you are pursuing full certification, you must provide documentation of work experiences and employment verification.
Application Requirement Details ».
Required Courses
- EDUC 181: Introduction to Human Development and Family Science
- EDUC 403: Individuals, Families, and Communities in Diverse Context
- EDUC 405: Parenting and Family Life Education
- EDUC 501: Adolescent and Adult Development
- EDUC 401: Child Development Birth to 12 OR EDUC 532: Human Dev. and Learning
- EDUC 583: Career and Professional Development
- EDUC 698: Internship in Human Development and Family Science
- EDUC 480: Resource Management for Individuals and Families (Fall only)
- EDUC 375: Identity and Sexuality
- EDUC 325: Introduction to Counseling and Coaching
- EDUC 605: Family Systems (Spring only)
Contact
Contact Dr. Helyne Frederick if you have questions or want more information about pursuing a CFLE certification.
Email: helyne@email.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 962-9855
Certified Faculty
The following School of Education faculty are Certified Family Life Educators.
- Dr. Helyne Frederick
- Dr. Yuliana Rodriguez