ABOUT FAMILY STUDIES

In the Family Studies department, we aim to give students the opportunity to:

• Acquire skills, increase self-confidence and improve the interpersonal skills needed to function well in a family and societal context.
• Prepare for both employment and post-secondary education.
• Develop learning personal skills needed throughout life.
• Prepare for life, employment, or further education in related post-secondary programs.

Important things to know about Family Studies:

• Family Studies at Vaughan Secondary School offers a wide range of courses to meet the needs of both male and female students with different learning abilities and interests. Teachers in this department aim to make their courses as stimulating and relevant to life as possible.
• At the University/College (M) level, courses focus on understanding theoretical principles and their practical application. At this level the courses also focus on the development of academic skills in preparation for post-secondary education.
• Family Studies courses are multi-disciplinary, integrating concepts from Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Science, Kinesiology, Psychology, and Sociology.
• Successful completion of grade 11/12 Family Studies courses provides students with a Senior Social Science Credit.
• It is strongly recommended that students taking C/U family studies courses have already successfully completed grade 11 University English or have achieved at least 75% in College English.