Family and Consumer Studies Major

We've all been asked to describe ourselves in three words. If your defining characteristics have always focused on helping others, put them into action through our major in Family and Consumer Studies.

What You'll Study

Combining classroom and field experience, the program prepares you to work in a broad range of settings that serve children, families and consumers addressing the daily challenges of families and consumers.

You will be able to personalize your education through the Family and Consumer Studies major. Included in the program is a minor component, where you will select a minor to create a unique program of your own that reflects your career interests.

The program is designed to give you an in-depth study of individuals and families across the course of their life. Centering on planning, thinking and caring for and about families, the major readies you for employment in a variety of agencies and businesses.

Major

 
  • Consumer Track

    You will take 48 credits of core courses and department electives, 18 credits for a minor, and 54 credits of general education and support coursework.

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  • Family Track

    With this track, you will take 47 credits of core courses and department electives, 18 credits for your minor, and 55 credits of general education and support coursework.

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