Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Bulletin

Family and Consumer Sciences, General, B.S.


Family and Consumer Sciences, General, B.A. or B.S.


Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) is designed for students who wish to pursue a variety of areas related to education and training; human/child development and family relations; textile, apparel, and retailing; foods and nutrition; culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism; health and wellness; and resource management. Sustainable practices, consumerism, and leadership principles are woven throughout the content areas. Through research, experimental education, and technology, our professionals help people develop the essential knowledge and skills to be work and career ready, lead better lives, build strong families, and make meaningful contributions to our communities. FCS majors will complete a professional internship in their related field. 

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must meet all general graduation requirements as listed in the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section in this Bulletin. Completion requires at least 120 credit hours.

General Education and General Electives


Bachelor of Science Requirements


Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science must complete an additional seven (7) semester hours of mathematics and/or natural science course work beyond the general education requirement.