Family and Consumer Sciences Major

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) major is an integrative major that links the various fields within the family and consumer sciences profession and prepares the student for positions requiring interdisciplinary problem-solving skills. The Family and Consumer Sciences major prepares graduates for positions in business, local/ state/federal agencies, child care centers, youth programs, job training centers, and other related agencies.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) major, students must complete at least 24 semester credits (including FCHD 1100, 1500, 2400, and 2450) with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. However, students who have completed less than 24 credits may declare a premajor in FCS.

Departmental Program Requirements

The department has several regulations governing students' academic progress:

1. The P/D+, D, F option cannot be used for courses required in the FCS major.

2. An overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for entrance to the major. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.

3. Ten-year Policy. Courses which are required for the major will be accepted only if they have been completed within the last 10 years.

See the General Catalog pgs 310-312 for detailed major requirements.