MSc in Critical Family and Kinship Studies in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph

The Critical Family and Kinship Studies graduate program offers a distinctive approach within Family Studies, focusing on critical theories and innovative methodologies to explore diverse family and kinship expressions. This program particularly highlights theoretical perspectives that question prevailing social frameworks, while expanding kinship studies to encompass relationships with land, humans, and non-human family members.
CFKS students can tailor their academic journey through flexible course selections and thesis research, guided by an advisory committee to ensure interdisciplinary breadth while aligning with personal research and career objectives.
Master's candidates develop specialized expertise through their thesis work, with opportunities to pursue research that challenges conventional narratives using critical, poststructural, and decolonized methodologies.
Program graduates are prepared to pursue doctoral studies or careers in community and human services. Specifically, MSc graduates in Critical Family and Kinship Studies are excellent candidates for the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences' PhD program in Social Practice and Transformational Change.