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2025-2026 University Catalog

Family and Consumer Sciences Department


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College of Education and Professional Studies
Ellensburg
Michaelsen Hall, room 100
Mail Stop 7565
509-963-2766
Fax 509-963-2787
https://www.cwu.edu/academics/family-consumer/

Faculty and Staff    
Chair

Sarah Feeney, PhD

Program Coordinators
Amy Claridge, PhD, child development and family science program, family resource center director
Breann Devlin, PhD, family and consumer sciences education graduate program
Andrea Eklund, MA apparel, textiles, and merchandising
Sarah Feeney PhD, business and marketing education
Carla Jellum, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and events
Jodi Musser, MA, family and consumer sciences education, career and technical education
Jill Perillo Clark, MS, wine studies

Professors
Amy Claridge, PhD, LMFT, child development and family science
Andrea Eklund, MA, apparel, textiles, and merchandising

Associate Professors
Duane Dowd, PhD, CLFE, child development and family science
Sarah Feeney, PhD, CLFE, child development and family science
Carla Jellum, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and event management

Assistant Professors
Astrid Vidalon-Shields, MA, apparel, textiles, and merchandising
Jill Perillo Clark, MS, wine studies

Senior Lecturers
Jodi Musser, MA, business and marketing, family and consumer sciences education, career and technical education
Natalie Fish, MS, child development and family science

Lecturers
Se Eun Lee, PhD, hospitality, tourism, and event management
Breann Devlin, PhD, family and consumer sciences education 

Emeritus Professors
Joan Amby, PhD, family studies
Dorothy Chase, PhD, recreation, and tourism
Willa Dene Powell, PhD, family and consumer sciences education
Carolyn Schactler, MS, apparel design
William Vance, EdD, recreation and tourism
Marla Wyatt, PhD, family and consumer sciences education

Staff
Ashley Hanby, program manager
Alex Lange, secretary senior
Kaylee Loyd, program assistant

Department Information
Family and Consumer Sciences is a close-knit department centered on student success. Our diverse programs blend science with the art of everyday living, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility from a global perspective. Our graduates are well-prepared for careers that improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities. Through education, research, internships, and practical experience, we create future leaders who make lasting and positive impacts.

We offer a wide variety of bachelor’s degrees, minors, certificates, and graduate degrees within the four areas listed below. Admission requirements, program descriptions, graduation requirements and course offerings are provided within each of the program areas. Follow the links to the programs for more information.

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Program    

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Major, BS

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Major BS, Fashion Marketing Specialization

Apparel Design Minor

Apparel, Textiles, and Merchandising Minor

Career and Technical Education Program    

Family and Consumer Sciences Major, BA

Business and Marketing Education Major, BA

Family and Consumer Sciences Career and Technical Education Teaching Major, BS

Family and Consumer Science Education , MS

Career and Technical Education Certificate

Family and Consumer Sciences Education Minor

Family and Consumer Sciences Minor

Child Development and Family Science Program    

Child Development and Family Science Major BS, Child Development Specialization

Child Development and Family Science Major BS, Child Life Specialization

Child Development and Family Science Major BS, Family Science Specialization

Child Development and Family Science MS, Child Life Specialization

Child Development and Family Science MS, Family Science Specialization

Child Development Certificate

Child Development Minor

Family Science Minor

Hospitality, Tourism, Event, and Wine Management Program  

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS, Event Management Specialization

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS, Hospitality Management Specialization

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS, Tourism Management Specialization

Wine Industry Management, BS

Event Management Minor

Hospitality Management Minor

Sustainable Tourism Minor

Tasting Room Management Certificate

Tourism and Travel Management Minor

Wine Industry Management Minor

Wine Trade and Tourism Minor

Wine Trade Professional Certificate

Winery Event Design Certificate

Course Offerings

Frequency of course offerings can be found at the department websites or by contacting the program coordinators directly.

Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/apparel-textiles/

Career and Technical Education: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/career-technical-education/index.php

Child Development and Family Science: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/child-family/index.php

Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/hospitality-tourism-events/index.php

Wine Studies: https://www.cwu.edu/academics/wine-studies/

Courses

    Recreation Tourism and Events (RTE)

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