The Department of Family Studies (FAMS) offers a major in Family Studies culminating in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. The Family Studies Department also directs a Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree with an area concentration in Counseling Foundations which is only offered through the evening program of adult studies.Information: Laura Lee: lhlee@samford.edu For students interested in obtaining a Master of Science in Education with Class A Certification for preschool through sixth grade, the Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies offers a Fifth Year Nontraditional Graduate Program in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Information: Janet Smith: jasmith@samford.edu