Child, Family, and Consumer Studies (B.S.F.C.S.)
This major has an interdisciplinary focus on the child, the family as an institution, and families as consumers.
The minimum credits required for graduation are 132, including at least 36 credits at the 300-level or above. Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and one of the following options:
A. Child Development/Family Relations Option
The CDFR option allows students to develop individualized programs to meet personal and career goals. Careers include opportunities to provide direct services to children and families through teaching or child care, to fill advocacy roles, or to be involved with parent education.
Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr) |
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Contexts of Education (2 cr) |
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Individual and Family Development (3 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Infancy and Early Childhood (3 cr) |
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Principles and Methods of Child Observation (3 cr) |
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Intimate Relationships (3 cr) |
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Developmental Curriculum for Young Children (3 cr) |
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Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr) |
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Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community (3 cr) |
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Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr) |
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Theories of Child and Family Development (3 cr) |
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Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr) |
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Issues in Work and Family Life (3 cr) |
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Practicum (9 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
General Education Mathematics (3 cr)
Courses to total 132 credits for this degree
B. Family Life Option
The Family Life Option provides a general preparation in family science. Students may select to pursue course preparation for Accredited Financial Counselor or Certified Family Life Educator. Career options include jobs in business firms, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Students could also declare a minor in Aging. See Advisor for specific coursework to pursue these options.
Individual and Family Development (3 cr) |
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Textiles (3 cr) |
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Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
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Infancy and Early Childhood (3 cr) |
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Intimate Relationships (3 cr) |
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Survey of FCS Professions (1 cr) |
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Apparel Product Development (3 cr) |
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Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr) |
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Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr) |
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Housing America's Families (3 cr) |
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Adulthood and Aging Within the Context of Family (3 cr) |
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Work and Family Issues (3 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
Parent-Child Relationships in Family & Community (3 cr) |
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Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr) |
Courses to total 132 credits for this degree