Associate of Arts: Family Studies Diploma

About this programme

Note: As of the Fall (September) Semester 2025 intake, applications for admission to the Associate of Arts Degree in Family Studies have been suspended until further notice. Family Studies is a two-year program for students interested in the nature of long-term relationships to further career and/or personal objectives. Students can achieve either a Diploma in Family Studies or an Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Family Studies. The program's interdisciplinary approach provides students with a variety of interpretations of the concept of family from the Social Sciences and Humanities. The core courses set the stage for this exploration by offering sociological, psychological, philosophical, literary and historical perspectives on families in Canada and elsewhere. Guest speakers from academia and related professions enhance the core courses by providing innovative analyses and experiential accounts. Each of the required and elective courses adds to an understanding of the complex issues surrounding the social construction of family. The Family Studies program at Langara College is unique in the B.C. College system. "Family Studies has provided me with the insight and knowledge that I need to succeed in a social work career. The true dedication and commitment of the instructors make the experience at Langara College an inspirational and worthwhile one." "The Family Studies Program at Langara College has given me greater confidence in pursuing a career working with youth. My studies have provided me with a comprehensive understanding that I apply."