Family and Consumer Sciences

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science - Major

Major Requirements

Students must complete 21 credits of core courses and 18-19 credits from one of the two tracks (Human Development and Family Studies or Family and Consumer Sciences Education). Consists of 39-40 credit hours distributed as follows:

Students choose one track:

Track 1-Human Development and Family Studies

(18 Credits)

Course Code
Title
Credits
One additional FCS course based on career goals  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
15

Choose One Course From the Following

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits
39-40

For students wishing to pursue Teacher Education endorsement, admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) is required. The following TEP requirements apply:

Secondary (6-12) Education Licensure

Education course requirements for teacher candidates must be completed (EDUC-140, EDUC-200, EDUC-215, EDUC-334, EDUC-372E, EDUC-380X, EDUC-412, EDUC-452, and EDUC-470 in 6-12 classroom).

Must complete Praxis II in Family and Consumer Sciences content area