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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 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.

Comm 101

Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr)

EDSP 300

Educating for Exceptionalities (2 cr)

FCS 105

Individual and Family Development (3 cr)

FCS 205

Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr)

FCS 234

Infancy and Early Childhood (3 cr)

FCS 235

Principles and Methods of Child Observation (3 cr)

FCS 240

Intimate Relationships (3 cr)

FCS 333

Developmental Curriculum for Young Children (3 cr)

FCS 334

Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr)

FCS 340

Parent-Child Relationships in Family and Community (3 cr)

FCS 346

Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr)

FCS 436

Theories of Child and Family Development (3 cr)

FCS 440

Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr)

FCS 445

Issues in Work and Family Life (3 cr)

FCS 497

Internship Preschool (9 cr)

H&S 288

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 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.

FCS 105

Individual and Family Development (3 cr)

FCS 123

Textiles (3 cr)

FCS 205

Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr)

FCS 234

Infancy and Early Childhood (3 cr)

FCS 240

Intimate Relationships (3 cr)

FCS 334

Middle Childhood-Adolescence (3 cr)

FCS 346

Personal and Family Finance and Management (4 cr)

FCS 428

Housing America’s Families (3 cr)

FCS 434

Adulthood and Aging Within the Context of Family (3 cr)

FCS 445

Work and Family Issues (3 cr)

FCS 448

Consumer Economic Issues (3 cr)

Stat 251

Statistical Methods (3 cr)

One of the following (3 cr):

FCS 329

History of Western Dress (3 cr)

FCS 419

Dress and Culture (3 cr)

One of the following (3 cr):

FCS 340

Parent-Child Relationships in Family & Community (3 cr)

FCS 440

Contemporary Family Relationships (3 cr)

Courses to total 128 credits for this degree