The Family and Consumer Sciences program is designed to provide the student with an interdisciplinary perspective for professional work with families and consumers. Students develop a comprehensive background while focusing on one’s specific interest(s). Graduates of the Family and Consumer Sciences program will be prepared to work in either the public or private sector environments that serve families and consumers. Students may select a minor to strengthen their general education, core and required coursework. Depending on the student’s interest, the minor may be chosen from one of the following areas: Child Development, Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising, Nutrition or Gerontology. Early advisement is highly recommended.
Departmental Requirements
The Family and Consumer Sciences Program require that all students maintain a “C” in each course in their Program Core and Program Electives and a “C” average in General Education and Supportive Course Requirements. Individual programs may choose specific courses to fulfill General Education requirements. Students transferring into the department from another department or institution must have a 2.5 Cum GPA. All students are required to complete a 200 clock-hour internship during the summer between the junior and senior year.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family and Consumer Sciences program will be prepared to work in either the public or private sector that serves families and consumers, such as social services agencies, group home facilities, or governmental agencies. Students may select to pursue graduate studies in child and family development, education, family and consumer sciences, marriage and family therapy or related disciplines that focus on individuals, families, and communities.
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