Families are the foundation of society and the public’s health. The vision of the Department of Family Science is to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of all families in order to eliminate the burden of disease and health disparities, and to foster resilience and social justice.
Gabrielle Frohlich, BS '21
"Family science offers you this very deep lens into who somebody is and helps you understand them in a way that no other fields of study can really help you do."
Connect With Us
Get in Touch With Our Program Directors
BS, Family Health Program
Careema Yusuf
Academic Advisor
fmscadvisor@umd.edu; cyusuf@umd.edu
(301) 405-4003
Dr. Amy Lewin
Associate Professor, Family Health Honors Program
alewin@umd.edu; 301-405-3581
School of Public Health, Office 1142P
MS, Couple and Family Therapy
Mariana K. Falconier, PhD, LCMFT (MD), LMFT (VA)
Program Director
marianak@umd.edu
(301) 405-4004
PhD, Family Science
Sherri-Chanelle Brighthaupt, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Family Science
sbright@umd.edu
(301) 405-3500
PhD, Maternal and Child Health
Sherri-Chanelle Brighthaupt, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Family Science
sbright@umd.edu
(301) 405-3500
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As a member of the Department of Family Science, you will be a part of the effort to promote the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of all families in order to eliminate the burden of disease and health disparities, and to foster resilience and social justice. Join our program!