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 128, 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 and Youth Development Option
The Child and Youth Development 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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Educating for Exceptionalities (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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Internship Preschool (9 cr) |
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First Aid: Emergency Response (2 cr) |
Math 130 or higher; or Stat 251 or higher (3 cr)
Courses to total 128 credits for this degree
B. Family Development and Aging Option
The Family Development and Aging Option provides a general preparation in family science. Students may pursue course preparation for Certified Family Life Educator. Career options include jobs in human service organizations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and business firms. Students are encouraged to declare a minor in Aging Studies.
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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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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Professional Ethics and Practice in CFCS (1 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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Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr) |
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Work and Family Issues (3 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
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Internship (3-5 cr) |
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Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
One of the following (3 cr):
History of Western Dress (3 cr) |
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Dress and Culture (3 cr) |
Courses to total 128 credits for this degree
C. Consumer and Community Development Option
The Consumer and Community Development Option provides a general preparation in consumer science. Students may select to pursue course preparation for Accredited Financial Counselor; Career options include jobs in nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and business firms. Students could also declare a minor in business. 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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Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr) |
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Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr) |
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Professional Ethics and Practice in CFCS (1 cr) |
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Housing America’s Families (3 cr) |
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Issues in Work and Family Life (3 cr) |
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Financial Counseling and Debt Management (3 cr) |
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Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr) |
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Internship (3-5 cr) |
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Statistical Methods (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) |
One of the following (3 cr):
History of Western Dress (3 cr) |
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Dress and Culture (3 cr) |
Courses to total 128 credits for this degree