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Prof. David J. Bredehoft, Ph.D., L.P., CFLE

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Prof. David J. Bredehoft
Professor of Psychology and Family Studies,
Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chair, Faculty Senate

Office#: Administration Building Floor 322
Phone: 651-641-8827
Fax: 651-659-0207
bredehoft@csp.edu

CFLESurvey

CFLE Survey/ConcordiaStPaul/NCFR

National Council on Family Relations

Greetings! You are invited to participate in a study investigating the field of Family Life Education. Dawn Cassidy, NCFR Certification Director is working with David J. Bredehoft, CFLE, Michael J. Walcheski, CFLE,and Kristin Schoon (Concordia University Research Assistant) to conduct a study which explores the professional characteristics of Certified Family Life Educators.
The goal of this short study is to answer a number of questions that were submitted by CFLEs through the CFLE listserv:

Who are CFLEs
Where do they work (What is their primary work setting In what setting do they do most of their FLE)
On average how much money do they earn
What and where was their training
What is their identification in relation to the CFLE Life Span Framework

The synthesis of the responses will begin to answer many of the most commonly asked questions regarding the CFLE profession.

The study will take you approximately 10-20 minutes.
All information you submit will be kept confidential.
Individual data will never be used. It cannot be physically connected to a specific participant's name or with any other identifying mark.
Individual information will not be shared with any individual or outside group.
You are free to withdraw from participation in this study at anytime without negative results.
Print a copy of the confirmation page and send it to NCFR for $5 off your next product order (NCFR membership not included).

Principal Researchers:

David J. Bredehoft, Ph.D., CFLE
Professor of Psychology and Family Studies, Chair of the Social and Behavioral Science Department Concordia University
275 Syndicate Ave. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
651.641.8827
bredehoft@csp.edu

Michael J. Walcheski, Ph.D., CFLE Department of Child and Family Education College of Education Concordia University
275 Syndicate Ave. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
651.603.6184
walcheski@csp.edu

Kristin Schoon

Concordia University Research Assistant, Graduate Student in Family Life Education
Concordia University
275 Syndicate Ave. N.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
651.641.8839
schoon@csp.edu

If you have any questions or concerns about this study please contact any of the principal researchers.

Please indicate your age:

Please indicate your gender:
Female
Male

Please indicate your race*:
White
Black/African American
American Indian or Alaskan Native, Aboriginal
Hispanic/Latin American
Asian
Arab/West Asian
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Other race, please specify
* Note: these are the same categories used for the U.S. census.
State/Country:

Please list your state if you live in the United States. List your country if you live outside of the United States. (e.g., Minnesota, if you live in the United States) or (e.g., Spain, if you live outside of the United States in the country of Spain):

Please indicate your education(highest level attained and field of study):
Four-year college/university degree
Masters degree
Doctoral degree

Indicate your major field of study:

From which college or university did you earn your CFLE related degree:

Which of the following professions do you MOST CLOSELY identify with
College/University Professor
Extension Educator/Agent
Social Worker
Human Service Worker
Religious Worker
Psychotherapist
Counselor
Psychologist
Mental Health Professional
Youth Worker
Medical Professional
Child Care Professional
Advocate
Early Childhood Educator
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
Researcher
Educator
Administrator
Other, please specify

In the table below, please indicate your primary work setting.
In the table below, please indicate in which setting you do most of your Family Life Education

	Primary Work Setting(where you work)	Primary FLE Setting (where you conduct family life education)
Business
College or University
Community Education Center
Cooperative Extension
Court System/Correctional Facility/Mediation
Domestic Abuse or Violence Prevention Center
Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Early Childhood Education
Education including Special Education
Employment Assistance
Faith Based Organization
Parent and Family Education
Family and Marriage Education
Family Therapy or Counseling Clinic
Government Agency
Health Care and Family Wellness Agency
Hospital or Health System
Housing Agency
International Education and Development Center
Media and Publishing Company
Military
Recreational
Senior Citizen Center
Women's Center/Pregnancy/Family Planning
Youth Center
Other

What level of CFLE certification do you hold
Full
Provisional

What additional licensures or certifications do you hold (Please check all that apply)
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
LP (Licensed Psychologist)
RN (Registered Nurse)
Clergy
State Education License
Other, please specify - no acronyms please

How has your CFLE benefited you professionally(Please check all that apply)
Promotion
Salary increase
Helped me acquire current position
Recognition
Made me more capable of dealing with families
Required for current position
Other, please specify

Which of the following professionals do you see as your main competitor for jobs that you are applying/striving for

College/University Professor
Extension Educator/Agent
Social Worker
Human Service Worker
Religious Worker
Psychotherapist
Counselor
Psychologist
Mental Health Professional
Youth Worker
Medical Professional
Child Care Professional
Advocate
Early Childhood Educator
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
Researcher
Educator
Administrator
Other, please specify

As a CFLE you are knowledgeable in the 10 content areas in four life stages as represented on the Life Span Family Life Education Framework, however most CFLE's work primarily with one content area at one life stage.

Please click the radio button in the content area and life stage representing your primary work.

Life Span Family Life Education Framework	Families in Society	Internal Dynamics of Families	Human Growth and Development	Human Sexuality	Interpersonal Relationships	Family Resource Management	Parent Education & Guidance	Family Law & Public Policy	Ethics	Family Methodology
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Later Adulthood

Please respond to the following questions in the space provided.

The Life Span Family Life Education Framework pictured above has 10 content areas (Families in Society, Internal Dynamics of Families...Family Methodology). Do you feel that there is a content area missing and if so, what content area Please explain in the box below.

Why did you become a Certified Family Life Educator Please explain in the box below.

Why have you remained a Certified Family Life Educator Please explain in the box below.

Please indicate your current salary*:
*Note: We would like to remind you that all information is kept anonymous and confidential and will only be used aggregately to answer the question of how much money CFLE's earn.

Thank you for completing this survey. Your data will help us more thoroughly describe, define and understand the field of Family Life Education.
Our results will be made available to you at http://people.csp.edu/bredehoft/CFLEStudyResults.htm

Print a copy of the confirmation page and send it to NCFR for $5 off your next product order (NCFR membership not included).
Click the "Submit" button below to deposit your confidential responses.

Please contact David Bredehoft about content on this page last updated on July 07 2006.

The views and opinions expressed in these pages are strictly those of the page author. The contents of these pages
have not been reviewed or approved by Concordia University, St. Paul.