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/
CoursesRecreation Tourism and Events (RTE)
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