Family and Consumer Sciences, B.S.

Program Overview

This program equips students to become well-rounded educators who guide families and individuals towards informed life choices. Through hands-on experiences in labs and a diverse curriculum covering topics like human development and finance, students develop a comprehensive understanding of child and family development and related fields. By choosing a focused area, they tailor their education to their career aspirations, preparing them for roles such as education administrators, financial analysts, and social workers.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Education administrator, preschool and childcare center/program
• Education administrator, elementary and secondary school
• Financial analyst
• Credit counselor
• Educational, guidance, school or vocational counselor
• Child, family or school social worker
• Education teacher, postsecondary
• Social work teacher, postsecondary
• Home economics teacher, postsecondary
• Preschool teacher, except special education
• Kindergarten teacher, except special education
• Middle school teacher, except special and career/technical education
• Family and general practitioner
• Childcare worker

Other:

• The program provides a wide-reaching course of study that shapes educators who can guide families and individuals in making informed life decisions.
• Students will explore diverse topics such as human development, food science, personal finance, and child and family development.
• Students will experience hands-on learning in the foods lab and child development lab.
• Students can choose a focus area that suits their interests and career goals.